Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus inventions 07/06

20060165828 - Method and apparatus for manufacturing a cutting insert: A method for manufacturing a cutting insert green body having undercuts includes providing a die cavity formed in closed top and bottom dies; closing a bottom of the die cavity by a bottom punch accommodated in a punch tunnel formed in the bottom die; filling the die cavity with a...

20060165829 - Conduits and method of forming: A method of continuously forming heated conduit (17) includes performing a tape (31) for winding onto a spiral pipeline former. At least one conductor (4,5) is positioned adjacent to the centreline of and parallel with a thin polymer ribbon. The ribbon is folded in half to encapsulate the conductors. The...

20060165830 - Device for inserting sticks into moulds for producing confectionery on a stick: Moulds (12) which comprise mould cavities (20) which are arranged next to one another in rows and may be filled with confectionery mass (K) are arranged on a mould conveyor (10) one behind the other in the conveying direction (a) thereof. On a rotary body (34), which may rotate stepwise...

20060165831 - Molding device: The invention relates to a moulding device comprising a device for displacing at least one moulding tool (10,10a), especially for the production of geometrics of plastic containers, by means of a linking motion (12) which brings the respective moulding tool (10,10a) into a closing position (I-I) for at least the...

20060165832 - Apparatus and method for improving the flow characteristics of injection moulding or extrusion material using ultrasonic vibration: A melt stream flow path is formed in the fixed part (20) of an injection moulding tool (12). A sonotrode (38) is arranged for direct contact with moulding material passing through the flow path in use, for directly vibrating the material and thus improving the melt flow characteristics of the...

20060165833 - Device for extruding curved extruded profiles: The invention relates to a device for extruding curved extruded profiles (4a, 4b). The extruded profile (4a, 4b) is formed in a matrix mounted upstream from a counter beam (5) of an extruder system and is subsequently curved or bent due to the effect of external forces and separated into...

20060165834 - Center heated die plate for underwater pelletizer: A center heated die plate for an underwater pelletizer radiates heat outwardly to the extrusion orifices and die faces of the die plate thereby maintaining the die plate and extrusion orifices at an elevated temperature to obtain optimum flow of molten polymer through the extrusion orifices. In one embodiment, a...

20060165835 - Extrusion die having at least flexible lip element: The invention relates to an extrusion die having at least one flexible lip element (1, 2) for discharging extruded material from a gap (S) the flow cross-section of which can be modified. The invention is characterized in that at least one flexible lip element (2) can be displaced relative to...

20060165836 - Apparatus and method for forming materials: An extrusion apparatus, which comprises at least one first reservoir, connected at a first end to a first opening of a plurality of regulatory modules. The regulatory modules or spinnerets contain tubular passages through which dope material is excludable. The extrusion apparatus has at least 1,000 of the tubular passages...

20060165837 - Rotational moulding machine: A rotational moulding machine includes three mould manipulator arrangements and a rotatable carrousel on which the manipulators are mounted for indexed rotation between heating, cooling and mould loading stations. Each manipulator includes a rectangular frame, stub axles on the frame which are rotatable in supports on the carousel on a...

20060165838 - Actuating system for an externally actuated part of a clamping unit: The invention relates to an operating system for an externally operated part of a closing unit, in particular for a mold carrier of a closing unit. During operation, the entire closing unit (12) moves in a predefined first direction (D) and the externally operated part (18) can be moved between...

20060165839 - Method and apparatus for making blown containers with round neck openings: An assembly and method are provided for inflating a parison within a mold and forming the neck portion of a plastic container in a blow molding apparatus. The assembly includes a blow pin assembly mounted to a blow rod. The blow pin assembly includes an exterior surface having an annular...

20060159791 - Apparatus for everting a lining material: A pipe lining material is wound in a roll on a rotary body using an electric motor, and stored in a storage container. Wen everting, compressed air is applied within the storage container to pull the lining material from the storage container and evert it via an eversion nozzle attached...

20060159792 - Continuous press for manufacturing biodegradable plates: Provided is a continuously operating pressing machine for the manufacture of biodegradable plates made from plant parts. The machine particularly relates to the continuous preparation of articles such as cups as cups, saucers, plates etc. from plant parts such as leaves/sheaths. The articles thus prepared are useful for various purposes,...

20060159793 - Multi-shot injection molding arrangement: A kit for attaching a second injection cylinder to a standard injection-molding machine includes a base that can be attached to either the stationary or the movable platen normally providing support for a mold. In one embodiment, a track with slides supports the second injection cylinder by allowing attachment points...

20060159794 - Method for regulating the vacuum supply of calibration tools: The invention relates to a method for regulating the vacuum supply of calibration tools (4a, 4b; 5a, 5b), said tools comprising at least one dry calibration tool (4a, 4b) and at least one calibration bath (5a, 5b). According to said method, at least one vacuum pump (17a, 17b, 17c, 17d)...

20060159795 - Microwave stiffening system for ceramic extrudates: An apparatus and method for stiffening an wet extruded ceramic body for improved handling prior to drying and firing. The ceramic body is formed from a plastically deformable material including inorganic raw materials, and organics, such as a binder having a thermal gel point. As the ceramic body log exits...

20060159796 - Infinitely adjustable calibration sleeve for extruded plastic pipes: Infinitely adjustable calibration sleeve for extruded plastic pipes includes an inlet head and two strap layers that intersect like a lattice grate and that are linked with each other at the crossing points. In that manner, the inlet head and the strap layers are adjustable to the pipe diameter, and...

20060159797 - Apparatus and method of molding preforms having a crystalline neck: Disclosed is a preferred apparatus and method of molding preforms having a crystalline or semi-crystalline neck finish. The apparatus is an injection mold for producing preforms, which are then molded into plastic bottles and containers, such as for containing beverages and the like....

20060159798 - Method for producing mould parts by injection and plugged needle nozzle for an injection mould: The invention relates to a needle-sealed nozzle (10) for an injection mould whose injection nozzle (20) for introducing a fluid molten material (S) into a mould cavity (50) can be sealed on the end thereof by a closing needle (30). Said closing needle is provided with an injection channel (60)...

20060159799 - Nozzle seal with gating needle for injection molding nozzle: An injection molding nozzle is disclosed in which the body has a front end and a central bore terminating at the front end, the front end receiving a needle assembly. The needle assembly has an outer retaining piece adapted to be removeably secured to the front end of the body....

20060159800 - Vertical injection molding machine: A vertical injection molding machine designed to move up/down a large weight by a toggle link mechanism so as to perform mold opening/closing. In a foreign matter detection region where a mold opening/closing servo-motor is subjected to speed feedback control during a mold closing process, a measured torque value of...

20060153942 - Extrusion die plate and cutter assembly with hydraulic motor: A die plate for an extruder is coupled directly to a fluid-driven motor on one side and to an extruder on the other side. Suitable fluid inlet and outlet passages are formed in the die plate to supply the motor with fluid and withdraw fluid. A cutter assembly includes a...

20060153943 - Mold device for curving sheet member: A mold device for bending a sheet member to form a curved portion, includes a lower mold piece having a mold cavity to rotatably receive a follower which includes a curved recess. An upper mold piece includes an actuating end movable toward the lower mold piece, for forcing the sheet...

20060153944 - Injection molding nozzle tip: A series of injection molding nozzles, one series having a two-piece nozzle, and another series having a three-piece injection molding nozzle. The two-piece nozzles include an inner insert and an outer insert portions. The three-piece nozzles include an inner insert, an outer insert, and a sealing surrounding piece portions. An...

20060153945 - Valve stem having a reverse taper: A valve stem has a reverse taper thereon used in an injection nozzle for a hot runner system. The valve stem is moved downward into a closed position, such that a valve stem tip plugs or blocks an opening in a gate area, thereby precluding molten plastic from exiting the...

20060153946 - Injection assembly for an injection molding machine: An injection assembly for an injection molding machine includes a plasticizing screw defining an axis, a housing, and a drive train, which is accommodated in the housing, for moving the plasticizing screw in an axial direction and for turning the plasticizing screw. The drive train includes an injection drive having...

20060153947 - Rotary automatic transfer rail for injection molding: Methods and assemblies related to a rotary automatic transfer rail for injection molding are disclosed. In one aspect, the invention includes a mold assembly. The mold assembly may include first, second, and third mold plates. The mold plates may be positioned generally parallel to one another. The mold assembly may...

20060147570 - Powder molding die apparatus and method of molding for obtaining powder molding product: A surface treatment layer 11 is formed on a surface 10 of a through-hole 1 so that the surface 10 has an angle X of contact with solution L which is smaller than an angle Y of contact of a die 2 per se with the solution L. When the...

20060147571 - Method and apparatus for completely or partly covering at least one electronic component with a compound: A method and apparatus for at least partly covering at least one electronic component with compound, the apparatus being provided with a first mold half and a second mold half, the first mold half being moveable relative to the second mold half, while means are provided for placing an electronic...

20060147572 - Mould holder: Mould holder comprising an accommodation for enclosing a mould part and a fixing for fixing to an injection moulding machine. The mould holder consists of at least two parts located opposite one another which are fixed to one another with prestressing, accommodating the relevant mould part between them. This prestressing...

20060147574 - Compressive molding machine for powder material: In order to attain the object, the compressive molding machine for powder material comprises an upper punch dust-proof unit 6 that surrounds a sliding part 31 of an upper punch 3 and that has expandable elasticity, and an upper seal that is arranged at a lower end portion of an...

20060147573 - Tablet press machine: A tablet press (1) of the type with a rotary turret (3) for the production of tablets comprises a hopper (2) containing the pharmaceutical product in powder or granular form to be compressed; a rotary disc (4) equipped with matrices (5) designed to contain defined quantities of the pharmaceutical product...

20060147575 - Apparatus for making meatballs and the like: An apparatus is provided for making a plurality of spherical products such as, for example, meat balls. The apparatus includes a plurality of rectangular compartments, each of the plurality of compartments having sidewalls and at least one open face to allow for the capture of deformable material. The captured material...

20060147576 - Injection-molding tool for the production of disc-shaped information carriers: An injection molding tool is described for the production of disc-like information carriers, in particular in the form of CD's and/or DVD's. The injection molding tool has a first and a second mirror block which form the cavity and which are located opposite to each other and which, for allowing...

20060147577 - Injection molding system for injection molding a plurality of materials: An injection molding system for injection molding a plurality of molten materials into a mold cavity includes a nozzle, a drop tip supported by the nozzle, and a central bore extending through the nozzle and drop tip. The injection molding system also includes a first and second flow passage each...

20060147578 - Injection molding machine driving device, injection device, and mold clamping device: An object is to provide a drive apparatus for an injection molding machine which can generate a large thrust force and can provide short-cycled continuous drive. The drive apparatus includes a housing (11); a tubular linear motor (14) including a movable element (12) disposed within the housing (11) in a...