External sensor kit for injection molding apparatus and methods of use

    公开(公告)号:US10899058B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-26

    申请号:US16513121

    申请日:2019-07-16

    Applicant: IMFLUX INC.

    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.

    EXTERNAL SENSOR KIT FOR INJECTION MOLDING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE

    公开(公告)号:US20190337207A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-07

    申请号:US16513121

    申请日:2019-07-16

    Applicant: IMFLUX INC.

    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.

    Real Time Material and Velocity Control in a Molding System

    公开(公告)号:US20190105826A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-11

    申请号:US16123542

    申请日:2018-09-06

    Applicant: IMFLUX INC.

    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.

    Upstream nozzle sensor for injection molding apparatus and methods of use

    公开(公告)号:US10107697B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-23

    申请号:US15615996

    申请日:2017-06-07

    Applicant: IMFLUX INC.

    Abstract: A strain gauge nozzle adapter that may be placed between a barrel end cap and a nozzle body of an injection molding system, the strain gauge nozzle adapter having a strain gauge pin that measures strain within the strain gauge nozzle adapter for use in approximating conditions within an injection molding system, such as pressure or the location of a melt flow front. The strain gauge nozzle adapter may include a plurality of strain gauge pins. An alternative material insert in the strain gauge nozzle adapter may surround a strain gauge pin to amplify meaningful measurements obtained by the strain gauge pin so that noise measurements do not compromise the accuracy of approximation of conditions within a mold.

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