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Method of controlling a screw in a two-stage injection unit and a system for implementing the method

US7643900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2007
Grant dateJan 5, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2945/76936
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention teach a method of controlling a screw in a two-stage injection unit and a system for implementing the method. For example, a method of controlling a screw in a two-stage injection unit, the method executable at a computing apparatus associated with the two-stage injection unit is disclosed. The method comprises receiving an indication of an operational parameter associated with the screw of the two-stage injection unit; based on the indication of the operational parameter, determining a target speed (STARGET) for the screw, the target speed (STARGET) being sufficient to enable the screw to produce a required amount of material in a molten state; causing the screw to rotate at the target speed (STARGET), thereby causing the screw to operate in a substantially continuous manner.

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