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Pneumatic actuating mechanism for injection molding

US5022846A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 29, 1989
Grant dateJun 11, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2045/2889
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-cavity valve gates injection molding system. The pneumatic actuating mechanism to reciprocate each elongated valve member includes a piston which reciprocates in a cylindrical opening through a cylinder plate. A sealing bushing which is mounted around each valve member has a flanged portion which bridges an insulative air gap between the manifold and the cylinder plate. Thus, the sealing bushing forms part of the piston cylinder as well as sealing against melt leakage around the reciprocating valve member. The piston has a circumferential outer band formed of a graphite alloy seated in a groove formed between a front portion and a removable rear plate portion.

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