Valve pin guide for a valve-gated nozzle
US6921259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/2889
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve pin guide is provided for guiding a valve pin from a nozzle into a gate of a mold cavity in an injection molding apparatus. The valve pin guide defines a guide aperture therethrough. The guide aperture is adapted to receive and guide the valve pin into alignment with the gate. The valve pin guide is positioned downstream from said nozzle and upstream from said gate.
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