Flow nozzle for injection molding
US6227461A · kind A · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/2761
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flow nozzle designed to convey plastic melt from the injection unit of a molding machine to a mold cavity. The flow nozzle includes a nozzle body having a central plastic melt passageway, with a recess at an outermost end to receive a tip member. Positioned around the tip member and the recess of the nozzle body is a seal member made from a deformable material. A compression cap is threadedly carried on the outermost end of the nozzle body and is tightened on the nozzle body to force the seal member against the tip member and the nozzle body recess to provide a seal therebetween.
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