US4521175A
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Apparatus for producing containers from thermoplastic sheet material
Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1983-02-22
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Granted: 1985-06-04
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Expires: 2003-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A method of and an apparatus for producing containers from thermoplastic sheet material are disclosed. The sheet material is heated to its plastic state and clamped at its periphery. Then a moulding die is advanced substantially normally towards and against the clamped heated sheet material. The moulding die has a temperature below the temperature of the heated clamped sheet material and is provided with a projecting peripheral portion and/or a recessed central portion directed towards the sheet material. By further advancing the moulding die by a predetermined amount against the sheet material, this is deformed and shaped into the desired container. A cooling air flow is directed against the clamped heated sheet material in a region thereof adjacent to the peripheral portion of the moulding die to avoid reduced wall thickness at the edge and corner regions of the container by excessive stretching of the sheet material. Thus, stable containers of uniform wall thickness may be produced.
Inventors
- 👤 Emmerich Medwed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:39
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C51/00; B29C51/04; B29C51/26; B29C51/42; B29C51/427
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A device for producing containers from thermoplastic sheet material comprising a molding die having a projecting peripheral portion and/or a recessed central portion directed, in use, towards said sheet material, said molding die being provided with a plurality of first bores adjacent said peripheral portion and a second bore displaced from said first bores in a direction towards the center of said central portion, said second bore forming a venting bore connected with the environment, a cooling air source and means for connecting said cooling air source with said first bores, whereby in use a stream of cooling air flow is directed against said thermoplastic sheet material from a region thereof adjacent to said peripheral portion directed to the inner region of said central portion and vented through said second bore to cool said sheet material progressively from said regions thereof adjacent said peripheral portions towards said central portion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
A device for producing containers from thermoplastic sheet material comprising a molding die having a projecting peripheral portion and/or a recessed central portion directed, in use, towards said sheet material, said molding die being provided with a plurality of first bores adjacent said peripheral portion and a second bore displaced from said first bores in a direction towards the center of said central portion, said second bore forming a venting bore connected with the environment, a cooling air source and means for connecting said cooling air source with said first bores, whereby in use a stream of cooling air flow is directed against said thermoplastic sheet material from a region thereof adjacent to said peripheral portion directed to the inner region of said central portion and vented through said second bore to cool said sheet material progressively from said regions thereof adjacent said peripheral portions towards said central portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said molding die is provided with corners between side walls and a bottom wall thereof, and said first bores are provided in zones lying within or adjacent to said corner portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said first bores are provided in a zone of said central portion adjacent to said peripheral portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device of claim 2, wherein said central portion has corner portions corresponding to said corners of the molding die, and said first bores are provided in a zone between said corner portions of said central portion and said corners of said molding die.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said molding die has a contacting surface to be brought into contact with said sheet material and having a coating of felt material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 5, wherein said coating of felt material is provided with openings corresponding to said first and second bores for allowing exiting and/or venting of said cooling air.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
156 words
A device for producing containers from thermoplastic sheet material comprising a molding die having a projecting peripheral portion and/or a recessed central portion directed, in use, towards said sheet material, said molding die being provided with a plurality of first bores in a zone of said central portion adjacent said peripheral portion and a second bore displaced from said first bores in a direction towards the center of said central portion, said second bore forming a venting bore connected with the environment, a cooling air source and means for connecting said cooling air source with said first bores, whereby in use a stream of cooling air flow is directed against said thermoplastic sheet material from a region thereof adjacent to said peripheral portion directed to the inner region of said central portion and vented through said second bore to cool said sheet material progressively from said regions thereof adjacent said peripheral portions towards said central portion.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
156 words
A device for producing containers from thermoplastic sheet material comprising a molding die having a projecting peripheral portion and/or a recessed central portion directed, in use, towards said sheet material, said molding die being provided with a plurality of first bores in a zone of said central portion adjacent said peripheral portion and a second bore displaced from said first bores in a direction towards the center of said central portion, said second bore forming a venting bore connected with the environment, a cooling air source and means for connecting said cooling air source with said first bores, whereby in use a stream of cooling air flow is directed against said thermoplastic sheet material from a region thereof adjacent to said peripheral portion directed to the inner region of said central portion and vented through said second bore to cool said sheet material progressively from said regions thereof adjacent said peripheral portions towards said central portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 7, wherein said molding die has a contacting surface to be brought into contact with said sheet material and having a coating of felt material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 8, wherein said coating of felt material is provided with openings corresponding to said first and second bores for allowing exiting and/or venting of said cooling air.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
192 words
A device for producing containers from thermoplastic sheet material comprising a molding die having a projecting peripheral portion and/or a recessed central portion directed, in use, towards said sheet material, said molding die having corners between side walls and a bottom wall thereof and said central portion having corner portions corresponding to said corners of said molding die, said molding die being provided with a plurality of first bores in a zone between said corner portions of said central portion and said corners of said molding die and a second bore displaced inwardly from said first bores in a direction towards the center of said central portion, said second bore forming a venting bore connected with the environment, a cooling air source and connecting members connecting said cooling air source with said first bores, whereby in use a stream of cooling air flow is directed against said thermoplastic sheet material from a region thereof adjacent to said peripheral portion directed to the inner region of said central portion and vented through said second bore to cool said sheet material progressively from said regions thereof adjacent said peripheral portions toward said central portion.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
192 words
A device for producing containers from thermoplastic sheet material comprising a molding die having a projecting peripheral portion and/or a recessed central portion directed, in use, towards said sheet material, said molding die having corners between side walls and a bottom wall thereof and said central portion having corner portions corresponding to said corners of said molding die, said molding die being provided with a plurality of first bores in a zone between said corner portions of said central portion and said corners of said molding die and a second bore displaced inwardly from said first bores in a direction towards the center of said central portion, said second bore forming a venting bore connected with the environment, a cooling air source and connecting members connecting said cooling air source with said first bores, whereby in use a stream of cooling air flow is directed against said thermoplastic sheet material from a region thereof adjacent to said peripheral portion directed to the inner region of said central portion and vented through said second bore to cool said sheet material progressively from said regions thereof adjacent said peripheral portions toward said central portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 10, wherein said molding die has a contacting surface to be brought into contact with said sheet material and having a coating of felt material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 11, wherein said coating of felt material is provided with openings corresponding to said first and second bores for allowing exiting and/or venting of said cooling air.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-06-03 | 1988-12-03 | 1989-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-06-03 | 1992-12-03 | 1993-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-06-03 | 1996-12-03 | 1997-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |