Method for shaping a rivet from a plastic material in the form of a pin
US6706235B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C66/863
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for heating a pin shaped thermoplastic material is provided including a quartz tube, a heat radiator and a securing mechanism. The quartz tube has tube ends and is helix shaped. The heat radiator is arranged in the quartz tube and includes an electrical resistance wire connected to a power supply. The securing mechanism is a heat resistant element connected to the quartz tube that secures the part to be heated relative to the quartz tube along an axis of the quartz tube and heats the plastic part. The quartz tube and/or the part to be heated are moveable. An apparatus is also provided for heating a number of pin shaped plastic parts simultaneously. In addition, a method for heating one or more pin shaped plastic parts is also provided.
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