Self-balancing hot runner with independent flow and pressure control
US9492959B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C45/322
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for use in injection molding with the capability to have precise and adjustable control of the molten plastic flow when molding at least two (2) non-identical (i.e. with more than 50% difference in weight or form) or identical complex-shaped and intricate plastic parts at the same time, utilizing a mold with at least two (2) parting layers via a standard conventional injection machine. This invention incorporates the principle of having two (2) valve pins in which their movements are back-to-back and can be independently opened and closed as controlled by stepper, servo or linear motors linked to a separate independent tool controller. The two (2) valve pins are positioned at the floating half of the mold for sequential, stack or multi-layer mold with multiple cavities.
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