Abstract: A machine for impregnating a die cast metal part with liquid impregnant comprises an impregnation chamber having liquid impregnant in a lower portion, an opening for ingress and egress of the parts being defined in a side wall of the chamber above the liquid impregnant, a door for sealing the opening, a part holder in the chamber and an elevator for positioning parts above the liquid impregnant during evacuation of the chamber and then immersing the parts in the liquid impregnant during subsequent pressurization of the chamber.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 22, 2004
Publication date:
July 28, 2005
Applicant:
GODFREY & WING, INC.
Inventors:
Christopher Gilmore, Christopher Barney
Abstract: A machine for impregnating a die cast metal part with liquid impregnant comprises an impregnation chamber having liquid impregnant in a lower portion, an opening for ingress and egress of the parts being defined in a side wall of the chamber above the liquid impregnant, a door for sealing the opening, a part holder in the chamber and an elevator for positioning parts above the liquid impregnant during evacuation of the chamber and then immersing the parts in the liquid impregnant during subsequent pressurization of the chamber.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 2002
Date of Patent:
July 5, 2005
Assignee:
Godfrey & Wing, Inc.
Inventors:
Christopher D. Gilmore, Christopher B. Barney