Plastic injection molding nozzle with gas assist
US5151278A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C45/1735
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for injecting a viscous fluid such as a thermoplastic and a non-viscous fluid such as a gas into a mold cavity of a mold body includes a nozzle body having an inlet end, a discharge end and a flow passage for the viscous fluid extending from the inlet end to the discharge end. A valve element is mounted for reciprocation in the nozzle body flow passage to control the flow of the viscous fluid through the nozzle body discharge end. The valve element includes a barrel having a first end selectively engaging a portion of the nozzle body discharge end to prevent a flow of viscous fluid therepast and a second end. A bore extends longitudinally through the barrel. A pin is located in the barrel bore. The pin has a first end located adjacent to the barrel first end and a second end secured to the nozzle body such that the pin remains stationary as the barrel reciprocates in the nozzle body. A non-viscous fluid flow passage is defined between the pin and the barrel.
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