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Devices and methods for melting materials

US7284592B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2004
Grant dateOct 23, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S164/90
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molten material supply unit includes a heating cylinder. The heating cylinder may receive and heat the material in a substantially vacuum condition. A molding apparatus may include a pressurizing and charging unit in addition to the molten material supply unit. The pressurizing and charging unit is adapted to receive the melted material from the molten material supply unit and to charge the melted material into a die under pressure.

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