Patent · US Expired

Nozzle tip with weld line eliminator

US6089468A · kind A · utility

38Cited by
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36Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 8, 1999
Grant dateJul 18, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2045/308
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flow channel is provided in a nozzle housing for resin flow, said flow channel having an inlet area for receiving resin and an outlet area for transferring resin to a mold cavity. An elongated shaft extends in the flow channel. At least one spiral groove is provided in the flow channel facing the shaft that decreases in depth towards the outlet area.

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