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Flexible lip extruder, and methods

US7845927B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2007
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2007/007
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An extrusion die or extruder having a flexible lip that is moveable by a geared mechanism. A shaft is operably connected to at least one gear, which in turn is operably connected to a movable lip of the extruder. Rotation of the shaft results in movement of the extruder lip.

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