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Method and apparatus for degating plastic members from a runner

US6427893B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 1999
Grant dateAug 6, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T225/393
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A degater for degating a member from a runner is provided, the degater having a platform. The platform includes a first platform member and a second platform member. The first platform member is positioned adjacent the second platform member along a pivot axis, the first platform member and the second platform member being pivotable about the pivot axis from a respective first position, through an angle to a second position, and through a second angle to a third position. The first position is between the second position and third position. A hold-down member holds the member to the platform as at least one of the first platform member and second platform member move between the first, second and third positions.

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