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Nozzle for gas assisted injection molding

US5164200A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 18, 1991
Grant dateNov 17, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/1735
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nozzle for the injection of 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 valve element mounted for reciprocation in a nozzle body flow passage to control a flow of viscous fluid through the nozzle body discharge end and into a mold cavity. 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 and a pin is positioned in the barrel bore. The pin has a first end located adjacent the barrel first end and a second end which is secured to the valve element such that the pin moves with the barrel as it reciprocates in the nozzle body. A non-viscous fluid flow passage is defined between the pin and the barrel.

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