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Adjustable diehead

US5102602A · kind A · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 1990
Grant dateApr 7, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 4, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2948/92942
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved adjustable diehead assembly for mounting on a plastic extrusion machine is described. A discharge orifice for a parison of plastic is formed by a mandrel and annular member. The annular member is moveable by a holder assembly perpendicular to axis of the mandrel to adjust the orifice. The holder assembly includes cams which act upon the opposed sections of the outside surface of the annular member to adjust the orifice when first and second screws are tightened. A third screw acts upon the annular member to adjust the orifice. The screws are mounted on a front part of the holder assembly on the diehead to allow adjustment of the orifice even when the extrusion machine is operating.

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