Method and apparatus for making a blow molded article with integral insert
US7476354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2023/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mold assembly includes a collapsible mount for releasably holding an insert within a mold cavity of the assembly in order to integrally form the insert with a molded article such as a tank liner. The collapsible mount includes a number of fingers secured to the mount and capable of being inserted through and expanded to engage the insert. The fingers are expanded after insertion through the insert by a core engageable with the fingers in order to securely hold the insert in position on the fingers of the mount and within the mold cavity. After formation of the article around the insert, the core can be disengaged from the fingers, which then move to a collapsed position such that the mount can be quickly withdrawn from within the insert and the mold cavity.
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