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Apparatus for molding on carrier strip material

US5094601A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 1991
Grant dateMar 10, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S425/801
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for molding a plastic cap onto a pre-formed metallic shank includes a shank insertion device for inserting the shank onto a carrier member such that a head of the shank is elevated above the carrier member. A molding device, having an open mold cavity engages the carrier member such that the carrier member acts as a portion of the mold. A contour forming device can be used to form raised contours in said carrier member prior to the insertion of said shanks at said shank insertion device. A feeder mechanism is provided for drawing the carrier member through the contour forming device, the shank insertion device, and the molding device.

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