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Method and apparatus for forming ribs with sideward projections in a plastic pipe, and a plastic pipe

US5589127A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 1994
Grant dateDec 31, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2023/22
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for forming ribs with sideward projections in a plastic pipe. The projections are formed by means of elongated rolls (10) each moving around the pipe and rotating about its central axis, the rolls being in an inclined position and at an oblique angle with respect to the central axis of the pipe.

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