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Method and system for blowing and filling lightweight containers

US9573705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2012
Grant dateFeb 21, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7158
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns a method of blowing and filling a container from a thermoplastic polymer preform, comprising: stretching a thermoplastic polymer preform (16) placed within a mould (12) during a stretching phase, starting an injection phase for injecting a liquid into the preform, the injection phase starting after the stretching phase has started, characterized in that prior to starting the injection phase the liquid is at a predetermined pressure above the atmospheric pressure.

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