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Injection molding apparatus and injection molding method

US9669573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2013
Grant dateJun 6, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/12
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The injection molding apparatus of the present invention includes: a heating cylinder; a screw that is provided rotatably in an inner portion of the heating cylinder; a resin feed hopper that feeds a resin pellet; and a fiber feed device that is provided ahead of the resin feed hopper and feeds reinforcing fibers into the heating cylinder. The screw includes a first stage that is located on a rear side, and in which the resin pellet is melted, and a second stage that is located on a front side, and in which the melted resin pellet and the reinforcing fibers are mixed, and a lead of a second flight provided in the second stage is larger than a lead of a first flight provided in the first stage.

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