US4094940A
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Injection molding machine controls
Assignee: Farrel Corp
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Filing: 1974-04-22
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1994-04-22
Abstract
Abstract Method for controlling the parameters of injection molding processes in a machine having a barrel with a plasticating chamber and a screw, rotatably and slidably disposed in said chamber, hopper means adjacent one end of said chamber communicating therewith and nozzle means disposed in the other end of said chamber communicating with a mold. Control of the injection molding process is achieved through an event recognition philosophy by sensing screw position, screw injection velocity, melt temperature, comparing the values at certain instances during the work cycle with known or desired values and using these values, changes of values and differences of values to monitor and initiate changes in the process parameters.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Hold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:13
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C45/00; B29C45/17; B29C45/76
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A method for controlling the parameters of an injection molding process, said molding process including: feeding material into a plasticating chamber, applying, by the use of heaters, a predetermined amount of heat to the chamber which is calculated to cause the plasticated material to reach a predetermined standard temperature, rotating a plasticating screw located in the chamber at a predetermined speed to plasticate the material, slidably retracting the screw during plastication, under a predetermined back pressure, to a charged position to collect a predetermined quantity of plasticated material ahead of the screw, and injecting the material into a mold by a forward sliding thrust of the screw, said control method comprising: A. detecting the temperature of the plasticated material; B. comparing the temperature of the plasticated material with the predetermined standard temperature; and C. adjusting the supply of heat energy to the plasticating chamber to compensate for any difference in the temperature of the plasticated material and the standard temperature, for subsequent injection cycles by selectively adjusting rotational screw speed, back pressure, and the heat applied by the chamber heaters according to a priority sequence which maximizes the input of mechanical energy.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
192 words
A method for controlling the parameters of an injection molding process, said molding process including: feeding material into a plasticating chamber, applying, by the use of heaters, a predetermined amount of heat to the chamber which is calculated to cause the plasticated material to reach a predetermined standard temperature, rotating a plasticating screw located in the chamber at a predetermined speed to plasticate the material, slidably retracting the screw during plastication, under a predetermined back pressure, to a charged position to collect a predetermined quantity of plasticated material ahead of the screw, and injecting the material into a mold by a forward sliding thrust of the screw, said control method comprising: A. detecting the temperature of the plasticated material; B. comparing the temperature of the plasticated material with the predetermined standard temperature; and C. adjusting the supply of heat energy to the plasticating chamber to compensate for any difference in the temperature of the plasticated material and the standard temperature, for subsequent injection cycles by selectively adjusting rotational screw speed, back pressure, and the heat applied by the chamber heaters according to a priority sequence which maximizes the input of mechanical energy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A method for controlling the parameters of an injection molding process as described in claim 1 wherein the priority sequence utilized for increasing the temperature of the plasticated material comprises: A. first, increasing the rotational speed of the screw to obtain, maximum compensation therefrom; B. second, increasing the back pressure on the screw to obtain maximum compensation therefrom; and C. third, increasing the heat applied by the chamber heaters until full compensation is obtained.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
A method for controlling the parameters of an injection molding process as described in claim 1 wherein the priority sequence utilized to decrease the temperature of the plasticated material comprises: A. first, decreasing the heat applied by the chamber heaters to obtain, maximum compensation therefrom; B. second, decreasing the back pressure on the screw to obtain maximum compensation therefrom; and C. third, decreasing the rotational speed of the screw until full compensation is obtained.
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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) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |