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Method of removing gas from the cavity and stabilizing the core during injection molding

US5013513A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1989
Grant dateMay 7, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/34
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The method and apparatus includes an injection molding assembly including a mold, a core and a mold cavity therebetween wherein said mold cavity has a base, a peripheral area of said base and a central area of said base, at least two injection gates for injecting plastic material into said mold cavity situated adjacent the peripheral area of the mold cavity in a substantially balanced fashion, a source for injecting plastic material through the injection gates whereby molten plastic advances from the injection gates in the mold cavity to force gas in advance of the plastic and to stabilize the core, and means for venting the gas from the mold cavity.

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