Apparatus for controlling melt flow in a melt distribution network
US7950918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2945/76752
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for controlling melt flow through a portion of the melt distribution network. A flow control device is provided. The flow control device comprises a body defining: a mixer configured to be positioned in a conduit for providing a path of flow for melt such that the mixer traverses substantially the whole cross-section of the path of flow; a temperature control portion associated with the mixer for actively controlling temperature of the mixer.
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