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Sliding valve gate with inserts

US6398542B1 · kind B1 · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 1, 2000
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/28
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A valve gating apparatus for injection molding including at least one shutter disposed between the gate and the cavity melt channel into a mold cavity. The shutter is removably fastened to a rail member. When the rail member is moved laterally, the shutter moves between a closed position wherein flow of melt from the nozzle into the cavity is inhibited, and an open position wherein flow of melt into the cavity is unimpeded by the shutter.

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