摘要:
For co-molding a plurality of articles from a plurality of polymeric materials, a preferred molding apparatus has a plurality of valve-controlled co-injection nozzles (296) and injection cavities (102). The polymeric materials (A to E) are melted and fed from their sources (202, 204, 206) by screw extruders (214, 216, 218) to a set of rams (232, 234, 252, 260, 262) which appropriately pressurize and move streams of the polymeric materials to feed blocks (296) each associated with or forming part of a respective nozzle (296) for injection into the related cavity (102). The streams leaving the rams (232, 234, 252, 260, 262) are conveyed along respective runner ducts (220, 222, 250, 257, 258) to a runner extension member (276) in a runner block (288), and in the runner extension each material stream is divided into a plurality of branch streams. Each branch stream is ducted to flow splitters in the runner block (288) for further division into plural feed streams equal in number to the number of nozzles (296), and the separate feed streams are then fed one to each nozzle (296). The apparatus is configured such that for each material, the plural feed streams reach their respective nozzles (296) after passage along ductings of the same length and geometry to ensure that the streams enter their nozzles as nearly as possible in the same condition, ready for injection. Each nozzle (296) receives the polymeric materials (A to E) as separate feed streams and combines them appropriately into a plural-layer, plural-material stream for injection. The nozzles all have pin and sleeve valves (800, 834) to control admission and flow of the different materials to their central channels (240) wherein the combined stream is formed. Valve operation is under microprocessor control (2040) and the valves - which are effectively substantially identical - are coupled to common valve actuating cams (850, 856) for operation in unison, so that at any instant in the molding cycle the combined streams formed in the nozzles (296) for injection are as near as possible identical to one another. By appropriately controlling the pressures of the polymeric material streams and by appropriately controlling the timing of valve operating movements, precise control is obtainable whereby e.g. internal layers of the injected articles are positioned where best suited depending on the service required of the articles. The method and apparatus are applicable to the production of injection or injection blow molded articles such as container for commestibles and beverages.
摘要:
For co-molding a plurality of articles from a plurality of polymeric materials, a preferred molding apparatus has a plurality of valve-controlled co-injection nozzles (296) and injection cavities (102). The polymeric materials (A to E) are melted and fed from their sources (202, 204, 206) by screw extruders (214, 216, 218) to a set of rams (232, 234, 252, 260, 262) which appropriately pressurize and move streams of the polymeric materials to feed blocks (296) each associated with or forming part of a respective nozzle (296) for injection into the related cavity (102). The streams leaving the rams (232, 234, 252, 260, 262) are conveyed along respective runner ducts (220, 222, 250, 257, 258) to a runner extension member (276) in a runner block (288), and in the runner extension each material sream is divided into a plurality of branch streams. Each branch stream is ducted to flow splitters in the runner block (288) for further division into plural feed streams equal in number to the number of nozzles (296), and the separate feed streams and then fed one to each nozzle (296). The apparatus is configured such that for each material, the plural feed streams reach their respective nozzles (296) after passage along ductings of the same length and geometry to ensure that the streams enter their nozzles as nearly as possible in the same condition, ready for injection. Each nozzle (296) receives the polymeric materials (A to E) as separate feed streams and combines them appropriately into a plural-layer, plural-material stream for injection. The nozzles all have pin and sleeve valves (800, 834) to control admission and flow of the different materials to their central channels (240) wherein the combined stream is formed. Valve operation is under microprocessor control (2040) and the valves - which are effectively substantially identical - are coupled to common valve actuating cams (850, 856) for operation in unison, so that at any instant in the molding cycle the combined streams formed in the nozzles (296) for injection are as near as possible identical to one another. By appropriately controlling the pressures of the polymeric material streams and by appropriately controlling the timing of valve operating movements, precise control is obtainable whereby e.g. internal layers of the injected articles are positioned where best suited depending on the service required of the articles. The method and apparatus are applicable to the production of injection or injection blow molded articles such as containers for commestibles and beverages.
摘要:
For co-molding a plurality of articles from a plurality of polymeric materials, a preferred molding apparatus has a plurality of valve-controlled co-injection nozzles (296) and injection cavities (102). The polymeric materials (A to E) are melted and fed from their sources (202, 204, 206) by screw extruders (214, 216, 218) to a set of rams (232, 234, 252, 260, 262) which appropriately pressurize and move streams of the polymeric materials to feed blocks (296) each associated with or forming part of a respective nozzle (296) for injection into the related cavity (102). The streams leaving the rams (232, 234, 252, 260, 262) are conveyed along respective runner ducts (220, 222, 250, 257, 258) to a runner extension member (276) in a runner block (288), and in the runner extension each material stream is divided into a plurality of branch streams. Each branch stream is ducted to flow splitters in the runner block (288) for further division into plural feed streams equal in number to the number of nozzles (296), and the separate feed streams are then fed one to each nozzle (296). The apparatus is configured such that for each material, the plural feed streams reach their respective nozzles (296) after passage along ductings of the same length and geometry to ensure that the streams enter their nozzles as nearly as possible in the same condition, ready for injection. Each nozzle (296) receives the polymeric materials (A to E) as separate feed streams and combines them appropriately into a plural-layer, plural-material stream for injection. The nozzles all have pin and sleeve valves (800, 834) to control admission and flow of the different materials to their central channels (240) wherein the combined stream is formed. Valve operation is under microprocessor control (2040) and the valves - which are effectively substantially identical - are coupled to common valve actuating cams (850, 856) for operation in unison, so that at any instant in the molding cycle the combined streams formed in the nozzles (296) for injection are as near as possible identical to one another. By appropriately controlling the pressures of the polymeric material streams and by appropriately controlling the timing of valve operating movements, precise control is obtainable whereby e.g. internal layers of the injected articles are positioned where best suited depending on the service required of the articles. The method and apparatus are applicable to the production of injection or injection blow molded articles such as containers for commestibles and beverages.
摘要:
Valve gated multi-cavity injection molding apparatus for five layer molding having actuating mechanisms for reciprocating elongated valve members between four different positions. Each actuating mechanism has a front and a rear aligned cylinders, a first piston connected to the head of one of the valve members in the front cylinder and second and third pistons in the rear cylinder. The third piston has a stem portion which extends forwardly through the second piston into the front cylinder. Hydraulic pressure from four hydraulic lines connected to each actuating mechanism reciprocates each elongated valve member between the different positions. In the first closed position, the front end of the valve member is seated in the gate. In the second position, the front end of the valve member is retracted sufficiently to allow an initial amount of PET to flow from an outer annular melt channel through the gate. Then the valve member is retracted further to a third position to allow simultaneous flow of the PET and a barrier material from an inner annular melt channel. Then the valve member is retracted to a fully open position which allows the simultaneous flow of PET from a central melt channel. When the cavity is almost filled, the valve member returns briefly to the second position for filling before returning to the closed position for ejection.
摘要:
An injection molded plastics article such as a container comprised of at least five layers of plastics material, namely an outside surface layer (B), an inside surface layer (A), an internal layer (C), a first intermediate layer (E) between the outside surface layer and the internal layer, and a second intermediate layer (D) between the inside surface layer and the internal layer (C), which has a terminal end (33) encapsulated by at least one of the intermediate layer materials, for example, primarily by the first intermediate layer material (E).
摘要:
For co-molding a plurality of articles from a plurality of polymeric materials, a preferred molding apparatus has a plurality of valve-controlled co-injection nozzles (296) and injection cavities (102). The polymeric materials (A to E) are melted and fed from their sources (202, 204, 206) by screw extruders (214, 216, 218) to a set of rams (232, 234, 252, 260, 262) which appropriately pressurize and move streams of the polymeric materials to feed block (296) each associated with or forming part of a respective nozzle (296) for injection into the related cavity (102). The streams leaving the rams (232, 234, 252, 260, 262) are conveyed along respective runner ducts (220, 222, 257, 258) to a runner extension member (276) in a runner block (288), and in the runner extension each material stream is divided into a plurality of branch streams. Each branch stream is ducted to flow splitters in the runner block (288) for further division into plural feed streams equal in number to the number of nozzles (296), and the separate feed streams are then fed one to each nozzle (296). The apparatus is configured such that for each material, the plural feed streams reach their respective nozzles (296) after passage along ductings of the same length and geometry to ensure that the streams enter their nozzles as nearly as possible in the same condition, ready for injection. Each nozzle (296) receives the polymeric materials (A to E) as separate feed streams and combines them appropriately into a plural-layer plural-material stream for injection. The nozzles all have pin and sleeve valves (800, 834) to control admission and flow of the different materials to their central channels (240) wherein the combined stream is formed. Valve operation is under microprocessor control (2040) and the valves - which are effectively substantially identical - are coupled to common valve actuating cams (850, 856) for operation in unison, so that at any instant in the molding cycle the combined streams formed in the nozzles (296) for injection are as near as possible identical to one another. By appropriately controlling the pressures of the polymeric material streams and by appropriately controlling the timing of valve operating movements, precise control is obtainable whereby e.g. internal layers of the injected articles are positioned where best suited depending on the service requires of the articles. The method and apparatus are applicable to the production of injection or injection blow molded articles such as containers for commestibles and beverages.
摘要:
Valve gated multi-cavity injection molding apparatus for five layer molding having actuating mechanisms for reciprocating elongated valve members (12) between four different positions. Each actuating mechanism (122) has a front and a rear aligned cylinders, a first piston (124) connected to the head of one of the valve members in the front cylinder and second (128) and third (130) pistons in the rear cylinder (132). The third piston (130) has a stem portion (134) which extends forwardly through the second piston (128) into the front cylinder (126). Hydraulic pressure from four hydraulic lines (138,140) connected to each actuating mechanism (122) reciprocates each elongated valve member (12) between the different positions. In the first closed position, the front end of the valve member is seated in the gate (32). In the second position, the front end of the valve member is retracted sufficiently to allow an initial amount of PET to flow from an outer annular melt channel (66) through the gate (32). Then the valve member (12) is retracted further to a third position to allow simultaneous flow of the PET and a barrier material from an inner annular melt channel. Then the valve member is retracted to a fully open position which allows the simultaneous flow of PET from a central melt channel. When the cavity is almost filled, the valve member returns briefly to the second position for filling before returning to the closed position for ejection.
摘要:
For co-molding a plurality of articles from a plurality of polymeric materials, a preferred molding apparatus has a plurality of valve-controlled co-injection nozzles (296) and injection cavities (102). The polymeric materials (A to E) are melted and fed from their sources (202, 204, 206) by screw extruders (214, 216, 218) to a set of rams (232, 234, 252, 260, 262) which appropriately pressurize and move streams of the polymeric materials to feed block (296) each associated with or forming part of a respective nozzle (296) for injection into the related cavity (102). The streams leaving the rams (232, 234, 252, 260, 262) are conveyed along respective runner ducts (220, 222, 257, 258) to a runner extension member (276) in a runner block (288), and in the runner extension each material stream is divided into a plurality of branch streams. Each branch stream is ducted to flow splitters in the runner block (288) for further division into plural feed streams equal in number to the number of nozzles (296), and the separate feed streams are then fed one to each nozzle (296). The apparatus is configured such that for each material, the plural feed streams reach their respective nozzles (296) after passage along ductings of the same length and geometry to ensure that the streams enter their nozzles as nearly as possible in the same condition, ready for injection. Each nozzle (296) receives the polymeric materials (A to E) as separate feed streams and combines them appropriately into a plural-layer plural-material stream for injection. The nozzles all have pin and sleeve valves (800, 834) to control admission and flow of the different materials to their central channels (240) wherein the combined stream is formed. Valve operation is under microprocessor control (2040) and the valves - which are effectively substantially identical - are coupled to common valve actuating cams (850, 856) for operation in unison, so that at any instant in the molding cycle the combined streams formed in the nozzles (296) for injection are as near as possible identical to one another. By appropriately controlling the pressures of the polymeric material streams and by appropriately controlling the timing of valve operating movements, precise control is obtainable whereby e.g. internal layers of the injected articles are positioned where best suited depending on the service requires of the articles. The method and apparatus are applicable to the production of injection or injection blow molded articles such as containers for commestibles and beverages.