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Method of manufacturing thermoplastic resin container

US7582249B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2003
Grant dateSep 1, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7132
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a method for manufacturing a thermoplastic resin vessel, in which a cup-shaped vessel is thermally formed from a thermoplastic resin sheet by a plug, the method including the steps of: pre-forming a portion of the thermoplastic resin sheet corresponding to an orifice portion or a flange portion of the cup-shaped vessel; and clamping the pre-formed portion of the thermoplastic resin sheet to accomplish the forming. According to the manufacturing method, thickening of a vessel bottom part and warpage of the flange portion can be improved.

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