Abstract:
A plastic sheet is disclosed which is made up of injection molded sections molded progressively and joined together at edges thereof during the molding process. The sheet may have integral bristles on one side thereof making it useful as a rug or carpet, buy other uses of the invention are contemplated. The method includes the molding of plastic sections such that as each section after the first one is molded it welds to a previously molded section at an edge thereof, and the sections are advanced after each molding step so that a trailing edge of the last molded section seals the mold exit. The trailing edge may be provided with a thin flange which is solftened by the molten material so that a weld is formed. Shrinkage of the plastic is controlled to prevent leakage of molten plastic from the mold around the last molded section and also to prevent buckling of the sheet. This is preferably done by providing keys in the mold which harness the plastic to the mold. Pins in the mold are used to form indentations in the sections to facilitate advancing the sections. Other pins slightly oversize in diameter and length serve as a lock for accurate alignment of the sections and also serve a sealing purpose.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for molding bristled products in a manner such that the degree of deflection or nondeflection of bristles if positively controlled. The apparatus includes a mold having a backing part and a chase part forming a cavity and a pin having one or more flutes in a bore in the chase part communicating with the cavity. The cross-sectional shape of the flute and the rates at which heat is withdrawn from different sides of the bristle are specifically selected and controlled to produce deflection or inhibit deflection of the bristle or bristles as desired. Certain dimensions at the base of the bristles are also controlled to prevent distortion of bristles.
Abstract:
A pump of the type which is used to dispense liquids and semiliquids from a container as a stream or spray is provided with an intake valve which normally closes the inlet passage of the pump with sufficient force to withstand relatively high pressures tending to force fluid into the pump from the container. Such forces may occur, for example, if the container is a plastic bottle which is squeezed. The actuator of the pump engages the intake valve when the actuator is depressed to assist in opening the intake valve, so that upon the return stroke of the actuator, fluid is sucked into the pump to be expelled therefrom when the actuator is again depressed.
Abstract:
Method of and apparatus for making valve units, particularly for aerosol valves, wherein a valve unit is molded from plastic with a hollow stem, a radial flange or diaphragm projecting from the stem, and openings or recesses for openings in the stem at one side of the piercing the stem at the openings in the stem at one side of the flange. The method preferably includes a step of piercing the stem at the openings or recesses for inspection and to penetrate any plastic flash or film which may cover or partially cover the openings. The apparatus includes mold parts particularly adapted to mold the stem, flange and openings on a reliable, high yield basis.
Abstract:
A plastic sheet is disclosed which is made up of injection molded sections molded progressively and joined together at edges thereof during the molding process. The sheet may have integral bristles on one side thereof making it useful as a rug or carpet, but other uses of the invention are contemplated. The method includes the molding of plastic sections such that as each section after the first one is molded it welds to a previously molded section at an edge thereof, and the sections are advanced after each molding step so that a trailing edge of the last molded section seals the mold exit. The trailing edge may be provided with a thin flange which is softened by the molten material so that a weld is formed. Shrinkage of the plastic is controlled to prevent leakage of molten plastic from the mold around the last molded section and also to prevent buckling of the sheet. This is preferably done by providing keys in the mold which harness the plastic to the mold. Pins in the mold are used to form indentations in the sections to facilitate advancing the sections. Other pins slightly oversize in diameter and length serve as a lock for accurate alignment of the sections and also serve a sealing purpose.