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Method of plasticizing molding material and apparatus therefor

US5202066A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1992
Grant dateApr 13, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/03
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a plasticization method in which a molding material is supplied to a cylinder having a built-in screw to plasticize the molding material, and further, at least one of the cylinder and the screw is resonated to carry out the plasticization of the molding material. Also disclosed is a plasticization method in which the cylinder is vibrated by progressive waves to plasticize the molding material, and an apparatus able to carry out these plasticization methods.

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