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Plasticizing unit with an electromotive spindle drive for an injection molding machine

US7112056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 20, 2003
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2045/1798
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An actuating drive for a plasticizing unit of an injection molding machine is disclosed. The actuating drive includes a spindle drive with an electric motor and a control mechanism. An energy storage device is coupled with the spindle drive for force transmission therebetween. The energy storage device is loaded by the spindle drive in a return stroke phase and is unloaded in a forward feed phase, boosting the power of an electric motor. The actuator drive can be used, for example, for pulsating actuation of a mold ejector of the injection molding machine, significantly reducing the electrical energy consumption compared to conventional drives.

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