Patent · US Expired

Preform post-mold cooling method and apparatus

US6475422B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 2000
Grant dateNov 5, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/253
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for injection molding and cooling molded articles such as preforms so as to avoid crystallinity. The apparatus and method make use of a take-off plate for removing articles from a mold, which plate may include heat transfer devices for cooling exterior surfaces of the molded articles or preforms, and a system for cooling in a controlled manner interior surfaces of the molded articles or preforms.

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