US4147486A
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Mechanical press for molding plastic parts
Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Budd Co
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Filing: 1978-05-08
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Granted: 1979-04-03
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Expires: 1998-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A mechanical press includes a plurality of cylinders to provide different fluid pressures to a lower mold against an upper mold to mold plastic parts. A pair of accumulators sequentially apply a low pressure to the cylinders for a predetermined time during the initial heating period and a high pressure for a predetermined time during the final molding period. A control valve controls the rate at which the high pressure is applied.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert A. Jahnle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:49
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C43/00; B29C43/32; B29C43/58; B30; B30B; B30B15/00; B30B15/16; B30B15/163; B30B15/22; B29C2791/00; B29C2791/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
In a press, upper and lower platens having molds thereon disposed to be reciprocally moved with respect to each other to mold plastic material disposed therebetween, mechanical means including a first sequencer for lowering said upper platen and maintaining it at a lowered position during molding of said plastic material and returning it to its upper position after said molding operation, a source of liquid fluid, a first accumulator containing an inert gas for receiving said liquid fluid to provide relatively low fluid pressure, a second accumulator containing an inert gas for receiving said liquid fluid for providing relatively high pressure, means connecting said liquid fluid source to said first and second accumulators, a plurality of hydraulic cylinders for supporting said lower platen and connected to receive pressurized fluid from said first and second accumulators, a second sequencer for sequentially controlling the application of pressures and time durations thereof to said plurality of cylinders from said first and second accumulators during the molding of said plastic material, and an adjustable valve connected between said second accumulator and said cylinders to control the rise time of the pressure applied to said cylinders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
In a press, upper and lower platens having molds thereon disposed to be reciprocally moved with respect to each other to mold plastic material disposed therebetween, mechanical means including a first sequencer for lowering said upper platen and maintaining it at a lowered position during molding of said plastic material and returning it to its upper position after said molding operation, a source of liquid fluid, a first accumulator containing an inert gas for receiving said liquid fluid to provide relatively low fluid pressure, a second accumulator containing an inert gas for receiving said liquid fluid for providing relatively high pressure, means connecting said liquid fluid source to said first and second accumulators, a plurality of hydraulic cylinders for supporting said lower platen and connected to receive pressurized fluid from said first and second accumulators, a second sequencer for sequentially controlling the application of pressures and time durations thereof to said plurality of cylinders from said first and second accumulators during the molding of said plastic material, and an adjustable valve connected between said second accumulator and said cylinders to control the rise time of the pressure applied to said cylinders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second sequencer controls the operation of a first valve connected between said source of liquid fluid and said plurality of hydraulic cylinders, a second valve connected between said second accumulator and said adjustable valve, and a third valve connected between said source of liquid fluid and said second accumulator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2 wherein said second sequencer maintains said first and second valves in closed conditions with said first accumulator charged to provide energy absorption when said ram is lowered whereby with the ram and plastic material increasing the pressure from said first accumulator of said plurality of cylinders during the initial heating period of said plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The invention as set forth in claim 3 wherein said second sequencer causes said second valve to open when said first accumulator is charged while said first and third valves remain closed to permit high pressure from said second accumulator to be applied to said plurality of cylinders through said adjustable valve during the molding of said plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4 wherein said second sequencer closes said second valve and opens said third and first valves to permit said second accumulator to recharge through said third valve and to relieve the high pressure from said plurality of cylinders through said first valve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as set forth in claim 5 wherein heating elements are provided for the molds included on said upper and lower platens.
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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) | 1982-04-02 | 1982-10-02 | 1983-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-02 | 1986-10-02 | 1987-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-02 | 1990-10-02 | 1991-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |