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Method for liquid thermosetting resin molding using radiofrequency wave heating

US5770143A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 1996
Grant dateJun 23, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/0058
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for liquid thermoset resin or polymer molding using electromagnetic waves (particularly radiofrequency waves or microwaves), is described. The method and apparatus uses a metal mold (10, 212) with a cavity (401) for the molding as well as for confinement of the electromagnetic waves. Multiple low loss ports (A, B, C, D, E, p1, p2, p3) are provided for introducing the microwaves into the cavity.

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