Flow through molding apparatus and method
US7159836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2043/3626
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mold for molding fibrous molding media includes upper and lower mold bodies defining a mold cavity, the upper and lower mold bodies being movable relative to each other to close the mold. The upper and lower mold bodies have respective upper and lower mold surfaces for contacting the fibrous molding media positioned within the mold, and have gas flow openings configured to direct gases into contact with the fibrous molding media. The mold also includes a source of gas connected to the gas flow openings.
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