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Air source device and a method for use in a molding system

US7905721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2007
Grant dateMar 15, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2035/1666
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an air dehumidifying sub-system and a method for use in a molding system. For example, the air source device for use with a post-mold treatment device for treating a molded article, the air source device comprising: an air inlet and a refrigerating unit operatively coupled to the air inlet, the refrigerating unit and the air inlet arranged such that air is forced between the air inlet and the refrigerating unit for cooling the air; an air outlet coupled to the refrigerating unit for connecting the refrigerating unit to an air management device of the post-mold treatment device, the air management device configured to direct, in use, cooled air onto a portion of the molded article being treated.

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