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Telescopic manifold nozzle seal

US7189071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 2004
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2045/2798
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An injection molding apparatus including a manifold having a manifold melt channel, a nozzle having a nozzle melt channel, a slidable seal having seal melt channel located between the nozzle and the manifold melt channels, and a biasing element that provides sealing contact between the slidable seal and the manifold and nozzle to maintain a sealed melt path through the manifold, seal and nozzle melt channels.

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