Side actuated shooting pot
US9180613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/772
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An injection molding system having a shooting pot assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, the shooting pot assembly is in fluid communication with a mold and has an actuation direction that is substantially perpendicular to an injection axis of material injected into a mold cavity. In another embodiment, a shooting pot actuation system is a mounted on a side of a hot runner. In certain embodiments, the shooting pot actuation system includes a linear actuator operatively coupled with the shooting pot assembly to actuate the shooting pot assembly.
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