Configurable manifold
US7465165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2945/76759
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An injection molding apparatus includes a manifold having a heated inlet body and an unheated distribution branch. A melt channel of the inlet body receives a melt stream of moldable material and delivers the melt stream to a melt channel of the distribution branch. The distribution branch has a first end, which is coupled to the inlet body, and a second end, which is coupled to a nozzle. The nozzle includes a nozzle channel for receiving the melt stream from the distribution melt channel. The distribution branch is formed of a tube surrounded by a conductive sleeve. A mold cavity communicates with the nozzle channel and receives the melt stream from the nozzle channel through a mold gate.
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