Patents Assigned to Incoe Corporation
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Publication number: 20230321881Abstract: An actuator system for an injection molding system includes a double acting pressurized fluid actuator having a piston drive movable in a cylinder space, a flow control valve for regulating a flow rate of pressurized fluid to and/or from the cylinder space, a flow sensor for detecting the flow rate of pressurized fluid to and/or from the cylinder space, and an electronic controller for controlling the flow control valve to regulate the flow rate of pressurized fluid to and/or from the cylinder space depending on the flow rate detected by the flow sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Anton Joerg, Scott Greb, Christian Striegel
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Publication number: 20230294345Abstract: A hot runner process controller configured to monitor the status and operation of a hot runner system to autonomously generate information to improve the quality of injection molding process of a hot runner system having an inlet nozzle, one or more manifolds and one or more nozzles with actuator or without actuator, and one or more heating elements, the hot runner process controller is self-operating, and independent from the injection molding machine, includes: one or more sensors located on, in or at the hot runner system to detect the status and/or the operation of the hot runner system, and a processing unit and a memory. The processing unit is connected to the one or more sensors, wherein the memory stores data and program codes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Anton Joerg, Scott Greb, Thomas Braun
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Patent number: 11718005Abstract: An actuator system for an injection molding system includes a double acting pressurized fluid actuator having a piston drive movable in a cylinder space, a flow control valve for regulating a flow rate of pressurized fluid to and/or from the cylinder space, a flow sensor for detecting the flow rate of pressurized fluid to and/or from the cylinder space, and an electronic controller for controlling the flow control valve to regulate the flow rate of pressurized fluid to and/or from the cylinder space depending on the flow rate detected by the flow sensor.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Incoe CorporationInventors: Anton Jorg, Scott Greb, Christian Striegel
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Patent number: 11697236Abstract: A hot runner process controller configured to monitor the status and operation of a hot runner system to autonomously generate information to improve the quality of injection molding process of a hot runner system having an inlet nozzle, one or more manifolds and one or more nozzles with actuator or without actuator, and one or more heating elements, the hot runner process controller is self-operating, and independent from the injection molding machine, includes: one or more sensors located on, in or at the hot runner system to detect the status and/or the operation of the hot runner system, and a processing unit and a memory. The processing unit is connected to the one or more sensors, wherein the memory stores data and program codes.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Anton Joerg, Scott Greb, Thomas Braun
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Publication number: 20230150179Abstract: A hot-runner injection molding apparatus that facilitates use of actuators in a compact design includes a hot-runner manifold defining resin channels for conveying resin to nozzles that serve as conduits for introducing liquid resin into a mold cavity, a valve pin configured for linear movement along a longitudinal axis of the nozzle to control flow of liquid resin through the nozzle, and an actuator having a housing, wherein the valve pin is coupled to a drive shaft within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Scott Greb, Anton Joerg, Christian Striegel
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Publication number: 20230052547Abstract: A hot-runner injection molding apparatus that facilitates use of electric actuators in a compact design includes a hot-runner manifold defining resin channels for conveying resin to nozzles that serve as conduits for introducing liquid resin into a mold cavity, a valve pin configured for linear movement along a longitudinal axis of the nozzle to control flow of liquid resin through the nozzle, and an electric actuator having a body containing an electric motor, wherein the electric actuator body includes channels for circulating a coolant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Scott Greb, Anton Joerg, Christian Striegel
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Publication number: 20230010091Abstract: Heating device for locally heating of an injection mold cavity wall, comprising: a base plate, an actuator located on the base plate, to perform a linear movement; a heated stamp connected to the actuator and driven by the actuator, to perform a linear movement in direction to and from the injection mold cavity wall; wherein the heated stamp is located below the base plate and the actuator is located on top of the base plate, and wherein the base plate comprises an opening through which a pin extends for transferring the linear movement from the actuator to the heated stamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Scott Greb, Anton Joerg
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Patent number: 11511469Abstract: A hot-runner injection molding apparatus that facilitates use of electric actuators in a compact design includes a hot-runner manifold defining resin channels for conveying resin to nozzles that serve as conduits for introducing liquid resin into a mold cavity, a valve pin configured for linear movement along a longitudinal axis of the nozzle to control flow of liquid resin through the nozzle, and an electric actuator having a body containing an electric motor, wherein the electric actuator body includes channels for circulating a coolant.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Incoe CorporationInventors: Scott Greb, Anton Jorg, Christian Striegel
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Patent number: 11396119Abstract: An injection molding hot runner system adapted for leak detection during injection molding includes a manifold and a housing surrounding the manifold, wherein the manifold and the housing are spaced apart defining one or more pockets, the manifold comprises at least one junction point establishing a connection to a component attached to the manifold, wherein at the at least one junction point a sensor is located in the pocket, wherein the sensor is configured to indicate a leak when getting in contact with the molten plastic due to a leak at the junction point.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Scott Greb, Anton Joerg
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Patent number: 11396118Abstract: A valve gate assembly having an actuator assembly configured to simultaneously control a plurality of valve pins to regulate flow of a liquid resin to a mold cavity of an injection molding apparatus is configured to allow fast and easy removal of the actuator assembly from the pins simultaneously by providing a valve plate having a plurality of slots or pockets for receiving and releasably holding a corresponding one of the pins.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Incoe CorporationInventors: Ryan Sredzinski, Scott Greb, Anton Jorg
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Publication number: 20220193970Abstract: A hot runner process controller configured to monitor the status and operation of a hot runner system to autonomously generate information to improve the quality of injection molding process of a hot runner system having an inlet nozzle, one or more manifolds and one or more nozzles with actuator or without actuator, and one or more heating elements, the hot runner process controller is self-operating, and independent from the injection molding machine, includes: one or more sensors located on, in or at the hot runner system to detect the status and/or the operation of the hot runner system, and a processing unit and a memory. The processing unit is connected to the one or more sensors, wherein the memory stores data and program codes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Anton Joerg, Scott Greb, Thomas Braun
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Publication number: 20220161474Abstract: A hotrunner assembly for an injection molding apparatus includes a hotrunner manifold, a nozzle for conveying liquid resin from an outlet of the hotrunner manifold, a valve pin linearly movable within and along a longitudinal axis of the nozzle to control flow of the liquid resin from the outlet of the hotrunner manifold, an actuator for driving the valve pin, a primary seal disposed radially between the valve pin and walls of a bore extending through the hotrunner manifold, and a secondary seal located axially between the hotrunner manifold and the actuator and circumscribing a section of the valve pin to prevent gases or liquid resin from contacting the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Scott Greb, Anton Joerg, Christian Striegel
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Publication number: 20210268706Abstract: An injection molding hot runner system adapted for leak detection during injection molding includes a manifold and a housing surrounding the manifold, wherein the manifold and the housing are spaced apart defining one or more pockets, the manifold comprises at least one junction point establishing a connection to a component attached to the manifold, wherein at the at least one junction point a sensor is located in the pocket, wherein the sensor is configured to indicate a leak when getting in contact with the molten plastic due to a leak at the junction point.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Christian Striegel, Scott Greb, Anton Joerg
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Publication number: 20210107190Abstract: A hot-runner injection molding apparatus that facilitates use of electric actuators in a compact design includes a hot-runner manifold defining resin channels for conveying resin to nozzles that serve as conduits for introducing liquid resin into a mold cavity, a valve pin configured for linear movement along a longitudinal axis of the nozzle to control flow of liquid resin through the nozzle, and an electric actuator having a body containing an electric motor, wherein the electric actuator body includes channels for circulating a coolant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Scott Greb, Anton Jorg, Christian Striegel
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Publication number: 20210086419Abstract: A valve gate assembly having an actuator assembly configured to simultaneously control a plurality of valve pins to regulate flow of a liquid resin to a mold cavity of an injection molding apparatus is configured to allow fast and easy removal of the actuator assembly from the pins simultaneously by providing a valve plate having a plurality of slots or pockets for receiving and releasably holding a corresponding one of the pins.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Ryan Sredzinski, Scott Greb, Anton Jorg
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Publication number: 20210016478Abstract: A valve gate assembly for an injection molding apparatus having hotrunners includes electric motor and transmission mounted on a cooling block that is itself mounted directly on the hotrunner manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventors: Scott Greb, Anton Jorg, Christian Striegel
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Patent number: 9138928Abstract: Cooling device for the drive for the adjustment of the needle (5) of a needle valve nozzle (3) in hot runner systems for injection molding machines, wherein the drive is mounted on the hot runner manifold (1) of the injection molding machine and wherein the drive housing (10), in which the drive is accommodated, is connected, on the side facing the hot runner manifold (1), with a heat sink (20) of the cooling device, which heat sink is formed as a separate part. According to the invention, the heat sink (20) of the cooling device is mounted on the side of the drive housing facing the hot runner manifold (1) without bearing the weight of the drive housing (10). The heat sink (20) is provided with through-holes, through which the supports (12), which are directly or indirectly connected to the hot runner manifold (1), can extend freely, to which supports the drive housing (10) is attached (FIG. 1).Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: INCOE CORPORATIONInventor: Anton Joerg
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Publication number: 20130302466Abstract: Cooling device for the drive for the adjustment of the needle (5) of a needle valve nozzle (3) in hot runner systems for injection molding machines, wherein the drive is mounted on the hot runner manifold (1) of the injection molding machine and wherein the drive housing (10), in which the drive is accommodated, is connected, on the side facing the hot runner manifold (1), with a heat sink (20) of the cooling device, which heat sink is formed as a separate part. According to the invention, the heat sink (20) of the cooling device is mounted on the side of the drive housing facing the hot runner manifold (1) without bearing the weight of the drive housing (10). The heat sink (20) is provided with through-holes, through which the supports (12), which are directly or indirectly connected to the hot runner manifold (1), can extend freely, to which supports the drive housing (10) is attached (FIG. 1).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventor: Anton Joerg
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Publication number: 20120181728Abstract: An injection molding nozzle for dispensing of molten material includes an elongated body member having an outer surface, a first portion at a proximal end, a second portion at a distal end, and a central passageway extending longitudinally therethrough from the first portion to the second portion. The central passageway includes an inlet defined at the proximal end and splits outwardly at the second portion to form a radially extending passageway leading to an outlet. A tip member is coupled to the outlet to facilitate dispensing of molten material into a mold cavity. A groove is defined on the outer surface of the body member that winds from the first portion to a heated section of the second portion that is positioned adjacent to the tip member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventor: Scott Greb
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Publication number: 20100225025Abstract: A cascade injection molding system includes a plurality of nozzles each having a valve rod driven by a piston cylinder drive, for injecting melt into the mold cavity. A throttle check valve is located within a pressurizing medium line to regulate nozzle operation. The method includes injecting the melt at feed orifice using a needle valve-controlled needle valve nozzle associated with each feed orifice into the cavity of the molding tool. The needle valve nozzles is opened at different times by controlling the opening speed and the injection pressure at the feed orifices, via the corresponding piston-cylinder drives for the needle valve nozzles. The pressurizing medium discharge from the piston cylinder is throttled for at least one of the piston-cylinder drives when the nozzle is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Incoe CorporationInventor: Christian Striegel