US4025261A
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Underblown parts removal from continuous blow molding machinery
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1975-04-02
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Granted: 1977-05-24
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Expires: 1995-04-02
Abstract
Abstract In continuous blow molding machinery employing a series of carriers successively traversing a closed path between preform loading, molding and molded article eject stations, an upwardly inclined removal ramp in the path of underblown parts but clear of the carriers is provided between the molding and loading stations for automatically removing such parts from the carriers. The method involves continuously stripping such parts before the loading station by elevating them relative to a rod portion of the carrier via interfering engagement with such ramp.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Rutkowski
- 👤 Andrew M. Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:34
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C49/00; B29C49/42; B29C49/4205; B29C49/42069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
In blow molding apparatus comprising a plurality of rod assemblies continuously traversing a closed path between preform loading means, preform molding means and blown article discharge means; the combination therewith of: means operatively cooperating with said discharge means for selectively permitting removal of blown articles and preventing removal of underblown parts from said rod assemblies by said discharge means; and stripping means between the molding means and loading means downstream of said discharge means for automatically removing underblown parts from said rod assemblies which pass through said discharge means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
In blow molding apparatus comprising a plurality of rod assemblies continuously traversing a closed path between preform loading means, preform molding means and blown article discharge means; the combination therewith of: means operatively cooperating with said discharge means for selectively permitting removal of blown articles and preventing removal of underblown parts from said rod assemblies by said discharge means; and stripping means between the molding means and loading means downstream of said discharge means for automatically removing underblown parts from said rod assemblies which pass through said discharge means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said stripping means comprises means permitting relative axial movement between the underblown parts and rod assemblies.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said stripping means permitting relative axial movement comprises: a stationary ramp between the blow molds and loading means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said ramp is upwardly inclined and slotted along its length for passage of said underblown parts therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the surface of said ramp on either side of said slot is L-shaped in section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 2 including: centering means before the stripping means for accurately positioning fully blown parts on the rod assemblies.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
100 words
In blow molding apparatus comprising: a plurality of blow molds on a continuously driven support; means before said blow molds for loading preforms onto carrier assemblies; means for continuously sequentially positioning said carrier assemblies within and removing them from such molds; and means beyond said molds for discharging blow molded articles from said carrier assemblies; the combination therewith of: mechanical stripping means downstream of said means for discharging and before said loading means for automatically removing underblown parts from said carrier assemblies; and means between the molding means and means for discharging for distinguishing blow molded articles from underblown parts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
100 words
In blow molding apparatus comprising: a plurality of blow molds on a continuously driven support; means before said blow molds for loading preforms onto carrier assemblies; means for continuously sequentially positioning said carrier assemblies within and removing them from such molds; and means beyond said molds for discharging blow molded articles from said carrier assemblies; the combination therewith of: mechanical stripping means downstream of said means for discharging and before said loading means for automatically removing underblown parts from said carrier assemblies; and means between the molding means and means for discharging for distinguishing blow molded articles from underblown parts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 7 including: condition responsive discharge control means for said carrier assemblies between the molds and discharging means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 7 including a deflector above said stripping means for directing underblown parts removed from the carrier assemblies toward recovery.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
60 words
In blow molding apparatus comprising a plurality of moving rod assemblies downstream of a molding means, the improvement comprising, in combination: an upwardly inclined stationary ramp extending along and having a central slot coaxial with the direction of movement of the rod assemblies for raising underblown parts with respect to the rod assemblies during passage of such rod assemblies therethrough.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
60 words
In blow molding apparatus comprising a plurality of moving rod assemblies downstream of a molding means, the improvement comprising, in combination: an upwardly inclined stationary ramp extending along and having a central slot coaxial with the direction of movement of the rod assemblies for raising underblown parts with respect to the rod assemblies during passage of such rod assemblies therethrough.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-05-23 | 1980-11-22 | 1981-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-23 | 1984-11-22 | 1985-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-23 | 1988-11-22 | 1989-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |