Extrusion die tension adjuster and method of using same
US9925709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2948/92523
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of adjusting an amount of force applied to a plurality of fasteners connecting a lip body to a die body portion on an extrusion die using a fastener tension adjustment assembly is disclosed. The fastener tension adjustment assembly is adjusted to cause at least part of thee fastener tension adjustment assembly to move away from the lip body. In response to movement of the fastener tension adjustment assembly away from the lip body, amount of force applied by the fastener tension adjustment assembly on each of the plurality of fasteners is simultaneously increased.
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