Mold vents
US5939101A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S425/812
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vent for a mold having a mold cavity comprising a vent main body, a valve closure member having an upper end face for positioning at the surface of the mold cavity, the valve closure member being moveable with respect to the vent main body for opening and closing the vent, a spring opening mechanism formed integrally with the vent main body for opening the vent, and a valve seat between the valve closure member and the main body wherein the vent is closed by material in the mold cavity contacting the upper end face of the valve closure member.
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