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Method for press molding thermoplastic resins

US5034076A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 1990
Grant dateJul 23, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/772
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-layer molded article including a thermoplastic resin body having a plurality of ribs and/or bosses on one side and a layer of a foam which is laminated on the side of the thermoplastic resin body having ribs and/or bosses is produced by a press molding method. The method involves the steps of supplying a foam between upper and lower halves of a mold, one of which has plurality of slits and/or holes corresponding to the ribs and/or bosses to be formed, supplying a quantity of a plasticized thermoplastic resin melt between the already supplied foam and the half of the mold not having any slit or hole, moving at least one half of the mold during supplying the thermoplastic resin or just after completion of supply of the thermoplastic resin to press mold the thermoplastic resin so that the plasticized thermoplastic resin breaks at least a part of areas of the foam on the slits and/or holes of the half of the mold to flow into the slits and/or holes and to form the ribs and/or bosses.

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