US4171941A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Gate of mold for injection molding machine
Assignee: Osaka City Government
•
Filing: 1978-01-18
•
Granted: 1979-10-23
•
Expires: 1998-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A gate of a mold for an injection molding machine comprises a valve cone having a circular cone shape or a pyramid shape and a valve seat corresponding to the valve cone wherein the valve cone is pushed toward the valve seat by a spring in the direction reverse to the injecting direction.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Yotsutsuji
- 👤 Seiichi Ueda
- 👤 Kiyosi Uemura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:42
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C45/00; B29C45/17; B29C45/26; B29C45/27; B29C45/28; B29C45/2806; B29C45/20; B29C45/23; B29C45/234; B29C2045/2882
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A gate of a runnerless mold for an injection molding device comprising: an injection mold tip body defining an injection passage; a valve seat formed at the front aperture of the tip body; a cone shaped valve having a trapezoidal profile, said valve being positionable adjacent said valve seat; an elongated valve stem having one end attached to the small end of said trapezoidal profile and extending into said tip body; valve support means connected to the other end of said valve stem and supporting said valve stem in said tip body, said valve support means being the only means contacting said valve stem along its length; spring means comprising said valve stem composed of a resilient material, said spring means acting to push the valve cone in a direction which is reverse to the injecting direction so as to seat said valve within said valve seat and said spring means being resiliently deformable to allow said valve to move from said valve seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A gate of a runnerless mold for an injection molding device comprising: an injection mold tip body defining an injection passage; a valve seat formed at the front aperture of the tip body; a cone shaped valve having a trapezoidal profile, said valve being positionable adjacent said valve seat; an elongated valve stem having one end attached to the small end of said trapezoidal profile and extending into said tip body; valve support means connected to the other end of said valve stem and supporting said valve stem in said tip body, said valve support means being the only means contacting said valve stem along its length; spring means comprising said valve stem composed of a resilient material, said spring means acting to push the valve cone in a direction which is reverse to the injecting direction so as to seat said valve within said valve seat and said spring means being resiliently deformable to allow said valve to move from said valve seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A gate of a mold according to claim 1, wherein said valve support means comprises a resilient spreader and a waved spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A gate of a mold according to claim 1, wherein said means for connecting said valve stem to said valve support means includes an adjusting nut for setting the spring force.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A gate of a mold according to claim 3, wherein the valve stem and valve support means are connected in a sliding fit and wherein said adjusting nut acts as a locking nut to prevent sliding movement between the valve stem and valve support means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-10-22 | 1983-04-23 | 1983-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-22 | 1987-04-23 | 1987-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-22 | 1991-04-23 | 1991-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |