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Zipper teeth forming mechanism for zipper forming machines

US5688539A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1996
Grant dateNov 18, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S425/814
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved zipper teeth forming mechanism for zipper forming machines. The teeth forming mechanism includes a mold base, a support seat, a seat cover, a screw sleeve and a ram mechanism. The screw sleeve consists of an upper portion and a lower portion defining a space therebetween for accommodating a forming screw. The upper portion has an elongate groove and a notch. A central rod is disposed in the groove while the ram mechanism is secured at the notch of the upper portion of the screw sleeve. The ram mechanism consists of a ram adjusting seat with a post, a bearing positioned on the post, a ram roller fitted on the bearing and a slide block fitted on the post of the ram adjusting seat.

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