Melting apparatus with material release sensing system
US5662243A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/0097
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for use in supplying thermoplastic material such as hot melt adhesive from containers includes an apparatus for detecting and indicating when thermoplastic material or adhesive has moved out the container such that the container may be removed from the apparatus. Both force responsive and temperature responsive indicators are disclosed, along with various signalling devices, to inform an operator when the container may be removed leaving the material within the apparatus.
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