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Hot runner system for coinjection molding

US6261075A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 3, 2000
Grant dateJul 17, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/2725
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coinjection molding system for injecting skin and core material into a mold cavity. The system includes a three position actuator for moving a valve pin into a closed position in which neither skin nor core flow is permitted, a middle position in which only skin flow is permitted, and an open position in which skin and core flow is permitted. The actuator includes a first piston slidably mounted in an actuator housing, and a second piston, attached to the valve pin, slidably mounted within the first piston. A shut-off is provided in the manifold for preventing skin flow to a particular nozzle during sequential gating.

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