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Apparatus for making a multi-layer injection blow molded container
Assignee: Pechiney Plastic Packaging Inc
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Filing: 1985-02-26
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Granted: 1986-02-04
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Expires: 2005-02-26
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for making a rigid container by injection molding a parison having plural layers of polymers. The parison is blow molded to the final shape of the container. Control during injection is exercised over each of the plural polymers so as to produce uninterrupted layers extending throughout the walls of the parison and to insure that the interior layers are completely encapsulated within the outer layers.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. McHenry
- 👤 Martin A. Ryan
Bibliographic Details
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:37
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C49/00; B29C49/42; B29C49/78; B29C45/00; B29C45/16; B29C45/1603; B29C45/1607; B29C45/164; B29C45/1642; B29C45/1643; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/32; B29C2049/788; B29C2049/78805; B29C2949/00; B29C2949/07; B29C2949/0715; B29C2949/076; B29C2949/0768; B29C2949/077; B29C2949/30; B29C2949/3008; B29C2949/3012; B29C2949/3016; B29C2949/302; B29C2949/3024; B29C2949/3026; B29C2949/3028; B29C2949/303; B29C2949/3032; B29C49/02; B29C49/06; B29K; B29K2995/00; B29K2995/0037; B29K2995/0068; B29K2995/0069; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/712; B29L2031/7158; B29L2031/716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
In an apparatus for making a multi-layer injection molded article, the improvement comprising: (1) means for independently commencing the flow of a first polymer stream to become the inside surface layer of the article, the flow of a second polymer stream to become the outside surface layer of the article, and the flow of a third polymer stream between the first and second polymer streams to become an inner layer of the article, (2) means for independently controlling the flow of the polymer streams, (3) means for independently terminating the flow of the polymer streams, and (4) means associated with the independent commencing means, the independent controlling means and the independent terminating means, for coordinating their respective functions in a predetermined manner during the injection cycle, to permit termination of the flow of the first polymer stream, then termination of the flow of the third polymer stream, and thereafter termination of the flow of the second polymer stream to thereby enable the apparatus to provide the article with an inner layer formed from the third polymer stream that is continuous and is completely encapsulated within surface layers formed from said first polymer stream and said second polymer stream.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
In an apparatus for making a multi-layer injection molded article, the improvement comprising: (1) means for independently commencing the flow of a first polymer stream to become the inside surface layer of the article, the flow of a second polymer stream to become the outside surface layer of the article, and the flow of a third polymer stream between the first and second polymer streams to become an inner layer of the article, (2) means for independently controlling the flow of the polymer streams, (3) means for independently terminating the flow of the polymer streams, and (4) means associated with the independent commencing means, the independent controlling means and the independent terminating means, for coordinating their respective functions in a predetermined manner during the injection cycle, to permit termination of the flow of the first polymer stream, then termination of the flow of the third polymer stream, and thereafter termination of the flow of the second polymer stream to thereby enable the apparatus to provide the article with an inner layer formed from the third polymer stream that is continuous and is completely encapsulated within surface layers formed from said first polymer stream and said second polymer stream.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
142 words
In apparatus for forming a multi-layer plastic parison for an injection blow molded article, the improvement comprising: (1) means for commencing the injection of a first inside surface layer, (2) means for commencing the injection of a second outside surface layer, (3) means for commencing the injection of a third core layer, (4) means for independently terminating the injection of the first, second and third layers, and (5) means associated with the independent terminating means for coordinating their respective functions in a predetermined manner to permit termination of the injection of the first inside surface layer, then termination of the injection of the third core layer, and thereafter termination of the injection of the second outside surface layer, to thereby enable the apparatus to provide the article with a core layer that is continuous and is completely encapsulated within the surface layers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
142 words
In apparatus for forming a multi-layer plastic parison for an injection blow molded article, the improvement comprising: (1) means for commencing the injection of a first inside surface layer, (2) means for commencing the injection of a second outside surface layer, (3) means for commencing the injection of a third core layer, (4) means for independently terminating the injection of the first, second and third layers, and (5) means associated with the independent terminating means for coordinating their respective functions in a predetermined manner to permit termination of the injection of the first inside surface layer, then termination of the injection of the third core layer, and thereafter termination of the injection of the second outside surface layer, to thereby enable the apparatus to provide the article with a core layer that is continuous and is completely encapsulated within the surface layers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
230 words
In apparatus for injection molding a multi-layer container, the improvement comprising: at least three plasticators for independently melting polymers for the different layers including an inside surface layer, an outside surface layer and a core layer therebetween, at least three servo controlled hydraulically actuated injection rams associated with the plasticators, an injection nozzle having an exit and three independent polymer orifices, each for a polymer stream, each communicative with the exit and each associated with a ram, a linear transducer for each ram for producing an electrical signal related to the linear displacement of the ram, means to generate a time-displacement schedule signal for each ram, means to control the servo hydraulic actuator for each ram in accordance with the algebraic sum of the two signals, and means associated with the control means for coordinating the control of each servo hydraulic actuator for each ram during each injection cycle, the functions of the rams being so controlled and coordinated as to permit termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the inside surface layer, then termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the core layer, and thereafter termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the outside surface layer, to thereby enable the apparatus to provide the container with a core layer that is continuous and is completely encapsulated within the surface layers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
230 words
In apparatus for injection molding a multi-layer container, the improvement comprising: at least three plasticators for independently melting polymers for the different layers including an inside surface layer, an outside surface layer and a core layer therebetween, at least three servo controlled hydraulically actuated injection rams associated with the plasticators, an injection nozzle having an exit and three independent polymer orifices, each for a polymer stream, each communicative with the exit and each associated with a ram, a linear transducer for each ram for producing an electrical signal related to the linear displacement of the ram, means to generate a time-displacement schedule signal for each ram, means to control the servo hydraulic actuator for each ram in accordance with the algebraic sum of the two signals, and means associated with the control means for coordinating the control of each servo hydraulic actuator for each ram during each injection cycle, the functions of the rams being so controlled and coordinated as to permit termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the inside surface layer, then termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the core layer, and thereafter termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the outside surface layer, to thereby enable the apparatus to provide the container with a core layer that is continuous and is completely encapsulated within the surface layers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
229 words
In apparatus for injection molding a multi-layer container, the improvement comprising: at least three plasticators for independently melting polymers for the different layers including an inside surface layer, an outside surface layer and a core layer therebetween, at least three servo controlled hydraulically actuated injection rams associated with the plasticators, an injection nozzle having an exit and three polymer orifices, each for a polymer stream, each communicative with the exit and each associated with a ram, a linear transducer for each ram for producing an electrical signal related to the linear displacement of the ram, means to generate a time-displacement schedule signal for each ram, and to coordinate said time-displacement schedules for the rams each cycle, means to control the servo hydraulic actuator for each ram in accordance with the algebraic sum of the two signals, said means to generate and to coordinate and said means to control being adapted to control and coordinate the functions of the rams to permit termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the inside surface layer, then termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the core layer, and thereafter termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the outside surface layer, to thereby enable the apparatus to provide the container with a core layer that is continuous and is completely encapsulated within the surface layers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
229 words
In apparatus for injection molding a multi-layer container, the improvement comprising: at least three plasticators for independently melting polymers for the different layers including an inside surface layer, an outside surface layer and a core layer therebetween, at least three servo controlled hydraulically actuated injection rams associated with the plasticators, an injection nozzle having an exit and three polymer orifices, each for a polymer stream, each communicative with the exit and each associated with a ram, a linear transducer for each ram for producing an electrical signal related to the linear displacement of the ram, means to generate a time-displacement schedule signal for each ram, and to coordinate said time-displacement schedules for the rams each cycle, means to control the servo hydraulic actuator for each ram in accordance with the algebraic sum of the two signals, said means to generate and to coordinate and said means to control being adapted to control and coordinate the functions of the rams to permit termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the inside surface layer, then termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the core layer, and thereafter termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the outside surface layer, to thereby enable the apparatus to provide the container with a core layer that is continuous and is completely encapsulated within the surface layers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
212 words
In apparatus for injection molding a multi-layer container, the improvement comprising: at least three plasticators for independently melting polymers for the different layers including an inside surface layer, an outside surface layer and a core layer therebetween, at least three servo controlled hydraulically actuated injection rams associated with the plasticators, an injection nozzle having an exit and three polymer orifices, each for a polymer stream, each communicative with the exit and each associated with a ram, a linear transducer for each ram for producing an electrical signal related to the linear displacement of the ram, means to generate a time-displacement schedule signal for each ram, means to control the servo hydraulic actuator for each ram in accordance with the algebraic sum of the two signals, and, means for coordinating the operation of said time-displacement schedules for each ram during each injection cycle, to permit termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the inside surface layer, then termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the core layer, and thereafter termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the outside surface layer, to thereby enable the apparatus to provide the container with a core layer that is continuous and is completely encapsulated within the surface layers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
212 words
In apparatus for injection molding a multi-layer container, the improvement comprising: at least three plasticators for independently melting polymers for the different layers including an inside surface layer, an outside surface layer and a core layer therebetween, at least three servo controlled hydraulically actuated injection rams associated with the plasticators, an injection nozzle having an exit and three polymer orifices, each for a polymer stream, each communicative with the exit and each associated with a ram, a linear transducer for each ram for producing an electrical signal related to the linear displacement of the ram, means to generate a time-displacement schedule signal for each ram, means to control the servo hydraulic actuator for each ram in accordance with the algebraic sum of the two signals, and, means for coordinating the operation of said time-displacement schedules for each ram during each injection cycle, to permit termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the inside surface layer, then termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the core layer, and thereafter termination of the flow of the polymer stream that forms the outside surface layer, to thereby enable the apparatus to provide the container with a core layer that is continuous and is completely encapsulated within the surface layers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 1 or 2 wherein the means for coordinating permit the coordinated control and variation of the location and thickness of the respective streams relative to each other and of the layers relative to each other in the article.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 3, 4, or 5 wherein the means for coordinating permit the coordinated control and variation of the location and thickness of the respective streams relative to each other and of the layers relative to each other in the container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 1 or 2 wherein the means for coordinating is also adapted for controlling and changing the thickness and location of the layer of the article formed by the third polymer stream during the injection cycle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 3, 4, or 5 wherein the means for coordinating is also adapted for controlling and varying the thickness and location of the core layer of the container formed by the stream which forms it during the injection cycle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 3, 4, or 5 wherein one of the orifices for one of the polymer streams defines a thin polymer stream to form a thin core layer of said container.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
64 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means for coordinating the commencement, control and termination of the three streams during each cycle, includes means for independently terminating the first polymer stream forming the first polymer layer and for re-initiating the flow of said first polymer stream prior to terminating the flow of the polymer stream for forming the outside surface layer of the article.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the means for coordinating the commencement and termination of the three layers during each cycle, includes means for independently terminating the first inside surface layer and for re-initiating the flow of said first inside surface layer prior to terminating the flow of the outside surface layer.
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