Apparatus and method for producing patterned molded articles
US5707581A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/14286
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for producing patterned molded articles includes an injection mold composed of a first mold and a second mold, an unwind roll for unwinding a continuity of pattern film, a film introducing device for introducing the pattern film unwound from the unwind roll to between the first mold and the second mold, and a main clamp for pressing the pattern film against a surface of the first mold. A cutting device is provided on the upstream side of the surface of the first mold and serving for cutting off the pattern film, and a sub-clamp provided on the downstream side of the surface of the first mold and serving for fixing a cut-off end portion of the pattern film. The film introducing device has a pinch device for grasping the cut-off end portion of the pattern film and a driving device for reciprocatingly moving the pinch device.
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