Molding station with deformable mold and method
US8419409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28B13/0295
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A molding station and method comprising a hopper having a mouth closable with at least a lower door and a mold to be filled, the hopper and the mold being movable to a filling position in which the hopper is closed by the lower door; the lower door then opening to allow an amount of moldable material to be released into the mold; the mold being made in a deformable material, so that an interior volume of the mold is temporarily reduced when releasing the moldable material into the mold.
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