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Fluid distributor and translatable drive apparatus for a molding

US7588434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 15, 2006
Grant dateSep 15, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7771
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Fluid distributor and operational drive of a molding system, comprising: block forming manifold for distributing fluid, block including: first interface disposed on side of the block providing connection to stationary device; second interface disposed on block configured to provide connection to electric motor: cylinder bore formed in block, bore interconnected to fluid distribution circuit, cylinder bore open includes the first interface: shaft member being a translatable member, intermediate of ends of shaft member including piston section cooperative with cylinder bore, shaft member including interface member including coupler to engage with movable machine member, other end of the shaft member including operational member, interface disposed on section of the operational member: interface member end cap providing stop for piston section; and drive cap disposed on second interface, drive cap rotatable by electric motor, and rotation of drive cap rotates the shaft member through interface while permitting translational movement of shaft member.

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