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Vacuum forming apparatus

US5015167A · kind A · utility

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16References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 21, 1989
Grant dateMay 14, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S425/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for a vacuum forming plastic sheets includes an upper member with a heater and a base member including a vacuum table. Guide rails extend between the upper member and the base member and confine a sheet-holding carrier for travel between the two members.

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