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Conversion structure for a molding system

US9931768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2013
Grant dateApr 3, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/2675
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein, amongst other things, are various conversion structures for use in a molding system (100, 200). A non-limiting embodiment of the conversion structure includes a standard mold receiver (140, 157) and a mold conversion module (151A, 151B, 151C, 251A, 251B, 251C, 251D, 251E, 251F, 152A, 152B, 152C, 170A, 170B, 170C). The standard mold receiver (140, 57) and the mold conversion module (151A, 151B, 151C, 251A, 251B, 251C, 251D, 251E, 251F, 152A, 152B, 152C, 170A, 170B, 170C) are configured to cooperate, wherein the mold conversion module (151A, 151B, 151C, 251A, 251B, 251C, 251D, 251E, 251F, 152A, 152B, 52C, 170A, 170B, 170C) is receivable in the standard mold receiver (140, 157) for converting a molding configuration of a mold (120).

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