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Method of configuring extrudate flowing from an extruder die assembly
Assignee: Henniges Automotive Sealing Systems North America Inc
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Filing: 1990-02-14
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Granted: 1991-12-03
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Expires: 2010-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A method is described for bending an extrudate exiting an opening in an die assembly without substantially changing the cross sectional shape of the extrudate. The method includes the step of channeling the flow of extrudate from an extruder through a flow channel and the opening in the die. The opening in the die is rotated with respect to the feed opening to vary the length of the flow channel and pathways along which extrudate flows thereby variably directing flow of the extrudate as the extrudate exits the opening in the die.
Inventors
- 👤 William H. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:13
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/25; B29C48/30; B29C48/32; B29C48/335; B29C48/03; B29C48/12; B29C48/131; B29C48/255; B29C48/2556; B29C48/302; B29C48/303; B29C48/325
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of bending an extrudate exiting an opening in a die comprising: a) channeling he flow of extrudate from an extruder through the die, mounted on the extruder, via a flow channel of the die and the opening in he die; and b) rotating the opening in he die with respect to a feed opening to the flow channel to vary the length of the flow channel and pathways along which extrudate flows thereby variably bending the extrudate as the extrudate exits the opening in the die.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of bending an extrudate exiting an opening in a die comprising: a) channeling he flow of extrudate from an extruder through the die, mounted on the extruder, via a flow channel of the die and the opening in he die; and b) rotating the opening in he die with respect to a feed opening to the flow channel to vary the length of the flow channel and pathways along which extrudate flows thereby variably bending the extrudate as the extrudate exits the opening in the die.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of the claim 1, wherein channeling the flow of extrudate includes directing the flow of extrudate successively through a feed opening and flow channel just prior to entry o the extrudate in the opening of the die.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The method of claim 2, wherein the length of the flow channel and always along which extrudate flows is measured from the feed opening to the opening in the die on the outer, exposed face of the die farthest from the feed opening, said length of the flow channel and pathways being varied by causing relative movement between the feed opening and the opening in the die.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 3, wherein causing relative movement between the feed opening and flow channel includes rotating the flow channel in relation to a stationary feed opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method o claim 3, wherein causing relative movement between the feed opening and flow channel includes rotating the feed opening in relation to a stationary flow channel.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
157 words
A method of bending extrudate flowing from an extruder die assembly, comprising the steps of: a) supplying extrudate from an extruder to a feed passage having a feed opening and a central feed axis extending longitudinally of said feed passage and feed opening; b) supplying extrudate from said feed opening to a die head having a passage communicating with said feed opening and a front surface; c) supplying extrudate to a continuous pathway defined by said feed opening and die head passage, aid pathway having a central die axis extending longitudinally of said pathway; d) moving said die and feed axes with respect to one another by rotating said die head passage or feed opening with respect to the other of said feed opening or die head passage, respectively to thereby vary the length of said pathway, and e) bending extrudate exiting from the assembly, corresponding to the movement o the axes with respect to one another.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
157 words
A method of bending extrudate flowing from an extruder die assembly, comprising the steps of: a) supplying extrudate from an extruder to a feed passage having a feed opening and a central feed axis extending longitudinally of said feed passage and feed opening; b) supplying extrudate from said feed opening to a die head having a passage communicating with said feed opening and a front surface; c) supplying extrudate to a continuous pathway defined by said feed opening and die head passage, aid pathway having a central die axis extending longitudinally of said pathway; d) moving said die and feed axes with respect to one another by rotating said die head passage or feed opening with respect to the other of said feed opening or die head passage, respectively to thereby vary the length of said pathway, and e) bending extrudate exiting from the assembly, corresponding to the movement o the axes with respect to one another.
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