Thermal shroud and method of making same
US7703188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49904
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An injection molding hot runner nozzle and a method of making such a nozzle are disclosed that improves heat transfer along the length of the nozzle. The nozzle includes a nozzle body and a heating element located on an outer surface of the nozzle body having a form-fitting thermally conductive shroud that conforms to a profile of the nozzle and the heating element.
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