Universal flow channel
US6340123B1 · kind B1 · utility
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26Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C48/305
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for directing the flow of material from a supply source to one or more shaping dies has a flow channel therein. A flow directing insert (34A) located in the downstream region of the flow channel spreads the material toward the outer walls and improves uniformity of flow in an exit zone (40). In the downstream region (11), the channel height is gradually decreased and levels off near the exit. The flow channel may be split into two or mom flow branches (15A, 15B), each flow branch having a flow directing insert (34A) therein.
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