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Mold clear detector
Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1981-11-09
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Granted: 1983-11-01
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Expires: 2001-11-09
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for detecting the retention of non-ejected parts in the cavity of a plastic molding machine and inhibiting the operation of the molding machine in response thereto. The apparatus employs a set of photocells coupled via associated fiber optic cables to a comparator. The retention of a molded part subsequent to the completion of a molding cycle is indicated by the interruption of a light beam generated by at least one of the photocells. The optical signal is processed by the comparator and associated circuitry so as to activate a mold inhibiting relay.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J. Avellino
- 👤 John E. Hoffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:05
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K17/00; H03K17/94; H03K17/941; B; B29; B29C; B29C37/00; B29C45/00; B29C45/17; B29C45/76; B29C45/7626
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
In a mold machine system for fabricating plastic parts or parts from other suitable materials, a mold clear detector sensitive to the extraction or retention of parts from the mold cavity for inhibiting the operation of the mold machine as a result of the retention of parts upon completion of the mold machine cycle, said detector comprising: a photocell adapted to be positioned in the mold so as to develop an optical signal in accordance with the retention or extraction of a part from the mold cavity upon completion of the mold machine cycle; a light-dependent resistor; a fiber optic cable coupling the photocell to the light-dependent resistor; a comparator having an input coupled to the light-dependent resistor, said comparator responsive to the optical signal developed by the photocell; and a switching circuit having an input coupled to an output of the comparator and an output adapted to be coupled to the mold machine, said circuit for inhibiting the operation of the mold machine as a result of the retention of parts upon completion of the mold machine cycle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
In a mold machine system for fabricating plastic parts or parts from other suitable materials, a mold clear detector sensitive to the extraction or retention of parts from the mold cavity for inhibiting the operation of the mold machine as a result of the retention of parts upon completion of the mold machine cycle, said detector comprising: a photocell adapted to be positioned in the mold so as to develop an optical signal in accordance with the retention or extraction of a part from the mold cavity upon completion of the mold machine cycle; a light-dependent resistor; a fiber optic cable coupling the photocell to the light-dependent resistor; a comparator having an input coupled to the light-dependent resistor, said comparator responsive to the optical signal developed by the photocell; and a switching circuit having an input coupled to an output of the comparator and an output adapted to be coupled to the mold machine, said circuit for inhibiting the operation of the mold machine as a result of the retention of parts upon completion of the mold machine cycle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A mold clear detector as defined in claim 1 wherein the switching circuit comprises: a logic element having an input coupled to an output of the comparator, a transistor having an input coupled to an output of the logic element and relay means having an input coupled to an output of the transistor and having an output adapted to be coupled to the mold machine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A mold clear detector as defined in claim 2 wherein the logic element is an inverter and the transistor has a base electrode coupled to the output of the inverter, a collecter electrode coupled to the relay means, and an emitter electrode coupled to a reference potential.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-10-31 | 1987-05-02 | 1987-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-31 | 1991-05-02 | 1991-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-31 | 1995-05-02 | 1995-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |