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Molding apparatus with receiving chute device
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1975-07-03
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1995-07-03
Abstract
Abstract Foldable chute is arranged below the mold members of a molding machine to receive the molded product dropped from the machine when the mold members separate. Means are provided for deflecting the dropped molded product to control the position in which it drops on the chute.
Inventors
- 👤 William F. Gunnels, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:12
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C45/00; B29C45/17; B29C45/1769; B29C45/1771; B29C31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
Molding apparatus comprising, in combination, a pair of support members mounted for relative movement toward and away from to each other, a pair of complementary mold members mounted respectively on said pair of support members for movement therewith between a closed contiguous position for molding an object therebetween and an open separated position allowing the molded object to drop therefrom, and a receiving device arranged between said support members below said mold members for receiving the molded object, said receiving device comprising a foldable sheet having opposite edges secured respectively to said pair of support members, whereby said foldable sheet is in folded condition in said closed condition of said mold members and is in unfolded condition for receiving the molded object dropped from said mold members when the latter are in open separated position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
Molding apparatus comprising, in combination, a pair of support members mounted for relative movement toward and away from to each other, a pair of complementary mold members mounted respectively on said pair of support members for movement therewith between a closed contiguous position for molding an object therebetween and an open separated position allowing the molded object to drop therefrom, and a receiving device arranged between said support members below said mold members for receiving the molded object, said receiving device comprising a foldable sheet having opposite edges secured respectively to said pair of support members, whereby said foldable sheet is in folded condition in said closed condition of said mold members and is in unfolded condition for receiving the molded object dropped from said mold members when the latter are in open separated position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, said receiving device comprising a pair of elongated members having said foldable sheet secured thereto at said opposite edges, and bracket means securing said elongated members respectively to said pair of support members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2, said foldable sheet comprising a flexible fabric and being wound at its opposite edges on said pair of elongated members, and means for holding said elongated members against rotation relative to said bracket means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, said receiving device being in the form of a chute and arranged sloping downwardly below said mold members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 4, and conveyor means arranged below said receiving device for receiving the molded object therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, and means for adjusting the dimension of said foldable sheet in unfolded condition between said opposite edges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, said receiving device being arranged in close proximity to said mold members with said foldable sheet sloping downwardly therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, and flexible strand means extending between a pair of support members below said mold members in the path of fall of the molded object for deflecting the latter in predetermined manner.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 4, and flexible strand means extending between said pair of support members below said mold members in the path of fall of the molded object for deflecting the latter in predetermined manner.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |