Injection molding system with sequential gate control
CA 2284560 C · Owner: Reitan, David · Inventors: Reitan, David; Tarr, John
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An injection molding machine (10) for molding plastic parts by injecting a molten plastic through a plurality of valve gates (31) into a mold cavity by reciprocation of a helical screw (16). A linear position sensor (34) positioned on the machine to detect the position of the helical screw (16) and control the opening and closing of the gates (31) based on the detected position of the screw (16). A computer is in communication with the valve gates and the position sensor to monitor the position and activate the opening and closing of the valve gates (31). A pressure transducer is associated with the mold cavity and in communication with the computer (32) as an alternate or …
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- Filed June 2, 1998 and granted July 29, 2003. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 2, 2018.
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