Method for manufacturing a multi-layer plastic pipe
US6537484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05C2225/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-layered plastic pipe particularly suitable for use as an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine is provided. The present pipe includes a hollow plastic core, at least one spacer member provided on the hollow plastic core and an outer layer integrally provided on the outer peripheral surface of the hollow plastic core excepting the spacer member. The spacer member is preferably formed from a plastic material, and the outer layer is also formed from a plastic material. There is also provided a method for manufacturing a multi-layered plastic pipe using a spacer member to prevent a hollow plastic core placed in a mold cavity from being deformed when a molted plastic material is supplied into the mold cavity under pressure.
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