Plural blow utilization of counter stretch rod and/or base pushup
US9522508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/716
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A molding system for molding a container includes a first blow mold operable for blow molding a first form of the container and a second blow mold operable for blow molding a second form of the container. The system further includes a counter stretch rod and/or a base pushup operable for reducing a height of the first form of the container before blow molding the second form of the container. A corresponding method of forming a container is also disclosed.
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