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公开(公告)号:US11161286B2
公开(公告)日:2021-11-02
申请号:US16004873
申请日:2018-06-11
Applicant: IMFLUX INC.
Inventor: Richard Lewis Montague, II , Rick Alan Pollard , Chow-Chi Huang , Gene Michael Altonen , Kimberly Nichole McConnell , Aaron Timothy Neate
IPC: B29C44/60 , B29C45/76 , B29C45/77 , B29C45/78 , B29C44/42 , B29K223/00 , B29K21/00 , B29K23/00 , B29K105/24
Abstract: Non-time dependent measured variables are used to effectively determine an optimal hold profile for an expanding crosslinking polymer part in a mold cavity. A system and/or approach may first inject molten expanding crosslinking polymer into a mold cavity, then measure at least one non-time dependent variable during an injection molding cycle. Next, the system and/or method commences a hold profile for the part, and upon completing the hold profile, the part is ejected from the mold cavity.
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公开(公告)号:US20210187811A1
公开(公告)日:2021-06-24
申请号:US17194807
申请日:2021-03-08
Applicant: IMFLUX INC.
IPC: B29C45/76 , G05B19/042
Abstract: A method of monitoring and controlling a molding clamping apparatus in an injection molding or other molding process is disclosed. The method includes creating a target strain profile, receiving a deviation limit, receiving a change in strain relating to a mold while it is closing from a first strain gauge, identifying a deviation from a target strain profile based on the output from the first strain gauge, determining that the deviation exceeds the deviation limit, and adjusting the rate or force of clamp movement. The target strain profile may have a first portion relating to a clamp closing process, a second portion relating to a filling process, and a third portion relating to a clamp opening process. The first portion relating to the clamp closing process may include an intermediate portion relating to a coining process having an intermediate clamp force setpoint.
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公开(公告)号:US10974430B2
公开(公告)日:2021-04-13
申请号:US15968877
申请日:2018-05-02
Applicant: IMFLUX INC.
IPC: B29C45/76 , G05B19/042 , B29K101/12
Abstract: A method of monitoring and controlling a molding clamping apparatus in an injection molding or other molding process is disclosed. The method includes creating a target strain profile, receiving a deviation limit, receiving a change in strain relating to a mold while it is closing from a first strain gauge, identifying a deviation from a target strain profile based on the output from the first strain gauge, determining that the deviation exceeds the deviation limit, and adjusting the rate or force of clamp movement. The target strain profile may have a first portion relating to a clamp closing process, a second portion relating to a filling process, and a third portion relating to a clamp opening process. The first portion relating to the clamp closing process may include an intermediate portion relating to a coining process having an intermediate clamp force setpoint.
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公开(公告)号:US20210101323A1
公开(公告)日:2021-04-08
申请号:US17125148
申请日:2020-12-17
Applicant: IMFLUX INC.
Inventor: Chow-Chi Huang , Rick Alan Pollard , Gene Michael Altonen
Abstract: Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure are directed to external sensor kits that may be included in new injection molds or retrofitted into existing injection molds in order to approximate conditions within a mold, such as pressure or the location of a melt flow front. Such kits are designed to amplify meaningful measurements obtained by the external sensor kit so that noise measurements do not prevent the approximation of conditions within a mold. In some embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure, an external sensor kit includes a strain gauge sensor, a coupon, a support bracket, and a hammer. The strain gauge sensor is placed on a surface of the coupon and measures the strain in the coupon.
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公开(公告)号:US10399264B2
公开(公告)日:2019-09-03
申请号:US15448992
申请日:2017-03-03
Applicant: IMFLUX INC.
Inventor: Chow-Chi Huang , Rick Alan Pollard , Gene Michael Altonen
Abstract: Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure are directed to external sensor kits that may be included in new injection molds or retrofitted into existing injection molds in order to approximate conditions within a mold, such as pressure or the location of a melt flow front. Such kits are designed to amplify meaningful measurements obtained by the external sensor kit so that noise measurements do not prevent the approximation of conditions within a mold. In some embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure, an external sensor kit includes a strain gauge sensor, a coupon, a support bracket, and a hammer. The strain gauge sensor is placed on a surface of the coupon and measures the strain in the coupon.
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公开(公告)号:US20180319064A1
公开(公告)日:2018-11-08
申请号:US15968877
申请日:2018-05-02
Applicant: IMFLUX INC.
IPC: B29C45/76 , G05B19/042
CPC classification number: B29C45/7653 , B29C45/766 , B29C2945/76006 , B29C2945/76016 , B29C2945/76224 , B29C2945/76254 , B29C2945/76381 , B29C2945/76384 , B29C2945/76391 , B29C2945/76481 , B29C2945/76505 , B29C2945/76508 , B29C2945/76702 , B29C2945/76709 , B29C2945/76859 , B29C2945/76862 , B29C2945/76869 , B29C2945/76933 , B29C2945/76943 , B29K2101/12 , G05B19/042 , G05B2219/2624
Abstract: A method of monitoring and controlling a molding clamping apparatus in an injection molding or other molding process is disclosed. The method includes creating a target strain profile, receiving a deviation limit, receiving a change in strain relating to a mold while it is closing from a first strain gauge, identifying a deviation from a target strain profile based on the output from the first strain gauge, determining that the deviation exceeds the deviation limit, and adjusting the rate or force of clamp movement. The target strain profile may have a first portion relating to a clamp closing process, a second portion relating to a filling process, and a third portion relating to a clamp opening process. The first portion relating to the clamp closing process may include an intermediate portion relating to a coining process having an intermediate clamp force setpoint.
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公开(公告)号:US20170252956A1
公开(公告)日:2017-09-07
申请号:US15448992
申请日:2017-03-03
Applicant: IMFLUX INC.
Inventor: Chow-Chi Huang , Rick Alan Pollard , Gene Michael Altonen
CPC classification number: B29C45/76 , B29C45/77 , B29C2945/76006 , B29C2945/7626 , B29C2945/76381 , B29C2945/76481 , B29C2945/76545 , B29C2945/76933 , B29K2101/12 , G01B5/30 , G01L5/0061 , G01N3/30
Abstract: Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure are directed to external sensor kits that may be included in new injection molds or retrofitted into existing injection molds in order to approximate conditions within a mold, such as pressure or the location of a melt flow front. Such kits are designed to amplify meaningful measurements obtained by the external sensor kit so that noise measurements do not prevent the approximation of conditions within a mold. In some embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure, an external sensor kit includes a strain gauge sensor, a coupon, a support bracket, and a hammer. The strain gauge sensor is placed on a surface of the coupon and measures the strain in the coupon.
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公开(公告)号:US11613059B2
公开(公告)日:2023-03-28
申请号:US17125148
申请日:2020-12-17
Applicant: IMFLUX INC.
Inventor: Chow-Chi Huang , Rick Alan Pollard , Gene Michael Altonen
Abstract: Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure are directed to external sensor kits that may be included in new injection molds or retrofitted into existing injection molds in order to approximate conditions within a mold, such as pressure or the location of a melt flow front. Such kits are designed to amplify meaningful measurements obtained by the external sensor kit so that noise measurements do not prevent the approximation of conditions within a mold. In some embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure, an external sensor kit includes a strain gauge sensor, a coupon, a support bracket, and a hammer. The strain gauge sensor is placed on a surface of the coupon and measures the strain in the coupon.
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公开(公告)号:US20210260805A1
公开(公告)日:2021-08-26
申请号:US17314544
申请日:2021-05-07
Applicant: IMFLUX INC.
Inventor: Milko Gergov , Chow-Chi Huang , Steve Steve Burns , Rick Alan Pollard
Abstract: A system includes a cavity, an injection nozzle configured to inject material into the cavity, and a plurality of sensors at sensor locations. Each of the plurality of sensors is configured to measure parameters at one of the sensor locations. The system lacks a strain gauge. The system further includes a controller configured to control a flow rate of the injection of material into the cavity. The controller is configured to receive the measured parameters and compare the received information to predetermined curves. The controller is configured to control the flow rate when the measured parameters deviate from the predetermined curves.
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公开(公告)号:US11040472B2
公开(公告)日:2021-06-22
申请号:US15992855
申请日:2018-05-30
Applicant: IMFLUX INC.
IPC: B29C45/76 , B29C45/00 , B29K105/24 , B29C45/77 , B29K23/00 , B29K105/04
Abstract: Non-time dependent calculated variables based on measured strain are used to effectively determine an optimal hold profile for an expanding crosslinking polymer part in a mold cavity. A system and/or approach may first inject molten expanding crosslinking polymer into a mold cavity, then measure strain at the mold cavity or at another location within the injection molding system, and then calculate at least one non-time dependent variable during an injection molding cycle. Next, the system and/or method commences a hold profile for the part, and upon completing the hold profile, the part is ejected from the mold cavity, whereupon a cure profile is commenced.
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