Apparatus and method for forming discrete hollow parts
CA 2468268 A1 · Owner: Rubbermaid Incorporated · Inventors: Skov, Erik L.; Floyd, Gregory S.
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A method for continuously forming discrete hollow parts includes extruding at least one continuous stream of molten plastic. A plurality of mold segments (114a, 114b) are arranged such that one or more segments periodically close on the one or more streams of molten plastic and define discrete part forming cavities when closed. A pressure differential is created within the discrete part forming cavities to shape the molten plastic accordingly. Air or another gas is replenished within the discrete hollow parts either in the discrete part forming cavities, or nearly immediately upon discharge from the cavities. The discrete hollow parts are then cooled. The apparatus for forming …
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- Filed December 20, 2002. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended December 20, 2022.
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