Pellet transfer apparatus and method
US7178562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S425/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for transferring a mold charge pellet to a molding machine having a mold with a mold cavity includes a hub rotated about an axis, at least one arm extending generally radially from the hub to rotate with the hub around the axis, and a cam system extending at least partially around the axis and operably coupled to the arm for moving the arm along a predetermined path with respect to the axis as the hub and the arm rotate around the axis. In one presently preferred embodiment, at least a portion of the arm traveling along a plane that is parallel to the axis during a portion of said path.
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