Actuator cooling apparatus and method
US9682504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/7271
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An injection molding apparatus comprising a heated manifold, an actuator comprised of an actuator housing containing a drive member interconnected to a valve pin having a drive axis, one or more heat convectors each heat convector comprised of a heat conductive leg disposed within a gap disposed between the manifold and a downstream end of the actuator housing and a heat conductive arm extending distally upstream and away from the gap such that heat is conducted from the leg to the arm upstream and away from the downstream end of the actuator housing.
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