Abstract: An injection mold is provided which has a cavity plate, and a core plate. There are one or more insert slots in the cavity plate and the core plate. Each insert slot is capable of receiving an insert. The cavity plate and the core plate also have guide elements thereon, which guide elements are constructed and arranged so that, in use, an insert may be engaged with the guide elements and moved along the guide elements to the insert slot.

Abstract: A mold assembly wherein a cavity for molding is defined by primary mold cavity and primary mold core elements and a supplemental core element, the primary mold cavity and primary mold core elements are carried by first and second mating mold components and the supplemental core element is carried by a slide moveable transversely relative to the direction of motion of the mating mold components. The slide is supported by the first mating mold component and has an opening therein for engaging an actuating pin supported by the second mating mold component at an angle oblique to the parting line face of the second mating mold component. The actuating pin is removably retained in a support opening in the parting line face of the second mating mold component by means accessible from the second mating mold component parting line face.

Abstract: A method and system are provided that efficiently compound high levels of inorganic filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer at a commercial rate into homogeneous filled and devolatilized silicone compositions. In the method, filled silicone compositions are compounded by compounding a filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer in a first compounding apparatus to produce a first dispersed composition and simultaneously compounding a filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer in a second compounding apparatus that shares a common extruder shaft with the first compounding apparatus to produce a second dispersed composition. The system comprises a first compounding apparatus and a sequential second compounding apparatus that shares a common shaft with the first compounding apparatus.

Abstract: The manufacturing apparatus of a resin molded product has a feed block that sets a layer configuration of the resin molded product obtained by molding a plurality of molten resins. The feed block includes a feed block body having a through hole, and a plurality of replacement blocks that are removably fitted into the through hole and have layer configuring passages corresponding to different layer configurations. A replacement block before change is pushed out of the through hole by a replacement block having a layer configuring passage corresponding to a layer configuration after change, thereby changing the layer configuration. This allows an easy change of a layer configuration, and in particular, prevents degradation of resin due to heat or oxidation, and reduces time for the change and a material loss even when a significant change of the layer configuration such as a change of a layer arrangement is performed.

Abstract: A guide block assembly for aligning and retaining fiber bore forming pins and guide pin bore forming pins in precise relation to each other during the molding of a multi-fiber ferrule includes a unitary member defining at least one fiber bore and at least one guide pin bore. Each fiber bore, and optionally each guide pin bore, is formed by creating a starter hole using a first electric discharge machining (EDM) wire and enlarging the starter hole using a second EDM wire. Each fiber bore has a length to diameter ratio of between approximately 3:1 to 10:1, more preferably between approximately 4:1 to 8:1, and most preferably approximately 6:1. The guide block assembly may further include a cavity behind the fiber bore and a front face that forms a non-rectilinear surface on the face of the ferrule. The unitary block assembly contains fewer parts and is less expensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A nozzle for producing filaments or fibers of thermoplastic synthetic resin has at the nozzle end one or more bores, preferably opening at a flat surface and receiving respective inserts or shaped bodies which are formfitting in the bores and have along their peripheries respective nozzle channels opening at orifices through which the synthetic resin is discharged. Air streams may be directed at the strand at an acute angle when fibers are to be produced.

Abstract: A die plate for an extruder is coupled directly to a fluid-driven motor on one side and to an extruder on the other side. Suitable fluid inlet and outlet passages are formed in the die plate to supply the motor with fluid and withdraw fluid. A cutter assembly includes a housing to receive the motor within and is coupled for rotation to an output shaft from the motor, so that in use blades mounted on the housing are caused to rotate into the path of extrudate and to sever it.

Abstract: A foodspread applicator that stores, measures, and applies foodspreads of the present invention preferably includes a main body having a front end and a rear end, a body tip attached to the front end of the main body, and a rear body attached to the rear end of the main body. The main body is suitable for receiving a foodspread therein. At least one outlet is preferably defined in the body tip through which the foodspread may be extruded. The rear body has a rear body longitudinal axis that is substantially parallel to a main body longitudinal axis of the main body. A plunger is movably located within the main body and the rear body for forcing the foodspread from the main body through the at least one outlet. A lever is longitudinally, pivotably attached to the rear body, the lever having a range of motion defined by the front end and the rear end of the rear body. The lever has a resting position within the range of motion at an angle less than 45 degrees from the rear body longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An injection molding system for forming a molded plastic part including a die having a pair of die halves which mate along their joining surfaces to form a parting line and define a mold cavity, a plurality of ejection pins within at least one of the die halves and operable to move the finished molded part in a direction away from at least one of the die halves, a gate removably mounted to one of the die halves, and a runner. The gate includes an inlet and an outlet having an edge surface extending in a direction generally opposite to the movement of the molded part upon ejection from the mold cavity. Upon separation of the two die halves, the ejection pins are then further operable to remove excess cooled plastic material from the gate and the runner.

Abstract: For observing a flow of molten resin in an injection molding apparatus, a transparent cylinder, which is formed of transparent glass or transparent plastic material, is used in place of a mold of the apparatus. Because filling the transparent cylinder with the molten resin up to the cylinder's full capacity will burst the cylinder, the molten resin injection is terminated on the way when the injected molten resin has occupied a predetermined percentage, in a range of 50–90%, of the total volume of the cylinder, so that a burst of the cylinder can be avoided. The transparent cylinder provides for an increased resin-flow observation range because of its transparency, and can be less expensive because it is formed of inexpensive glass or plastic. As a consequence, there can be provided an efficient resin-flow observing experiment apparatus at lower cost.

Abstract: An injection-molding tool for a golf club grip includes a base member and a detachable molding member attached thereto. The base member is provided with a screw rod extended therefrom for screw connection. The detachable molding member includes a screw hole for receiving the screw rod of the base member, and a plurality of molding plugs extended therefrom and disposed around the screw hole. Each of the molding plugs has a cross-sectional configuration to thereby form a desired type of a structural elastic buffer of the golf club grip.

Abstract: A fully integrated key fob wherein its base portion and extending tab are injection molded together, to form an integral structure. The extending tab has an aperture also molded therethrough, and into which and through the key ring may be inserted, for retention of other miscellaneous items to the key ring, during usage. Also disclosed is an apparatus and method for making the key fob.

Abstract: A molding assembly includes a mold body, an insert block, and a cooling channel. The mold body has first and second surfaces which are opposite to each other, and a peripheral surface interconnecting the first and second surfaces. The mold body further has a plurality of die cavities, a plurality of runners, and a recess opening at the first surface. The recess extends from the first surface toward the second surface, and ends at a recess bottom surface disposed away from the first surface. The insert block is fitted within the recess and has an inner surface confronting the recess bottom surface, an outer surface opposite to the inner surface, and a side wall interconnecting the inner and outer surfaces. The cooling channel is confined by the recess bottom surface of the recess and the inner surface of the insert block.

Abstract: The novel solution provides a closing part comprising an electromechanical drive for a CD injection molding machine having a working stroke and a servicing stroke. The entire mold closing unit is characterized by the combination of a short-stroke crank mechanism which is operated by an electric motor and which is provided for the working stroke and of a central electromotive column-type nut drive for the servicing stroke. According to the invention, synchronous motors or asynchronous motors are used with corresponding servo boosters to realize servo axles. The central column drive is used as a control element of the closing force control, together with a force sensor for detecting the closing force, as an actual value transmitter and as a control device.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus includes a fixed injection molding machine having a housing, a first injection molding unit and a mold associated therewith. A portable framework is removably attached to the platen and has at least a second injection molding unit operably aligned with the mold and cooperable with the first injection molding unit.

Abstract: A vulcanization mold (2) includes several segments (8a, 8b; 10a, 10b; 12a, 12b; 14a, 14b) which define two end profiles (8, 10) and two inner profile shells (12, 14) having concave surfaces. With synchronous movement sequences, which take place via linear controls from both ends, the segments (8a, 8b; 10a, 10b; 12a, 12b; 14a, 14b) are moved together under simultaneous shaping pressure. The outer profile shells (8, 10) pass through twice the distance as the inner profile shells (12, 14). The forming of the work blank (20) is completed via the shaping pressure when the mold (2) has reached the closed position. Preferably the upper profile half shells (8a, 10a, 12a, 14a) and the lower profile segments (8b, 10b, 12b, 14b) are operatively connected to each other via toothed racks (40a, 46a, 48a, 54a; 40b, 46b, 48b, 54b) and gear wheels (42a, 44a, 50a, 52a; 42b, 44b, 50b, 52b) including additional sets of teeth (42a?, 50a?; 42b?, 50b?).

Abstract: A mold interlocking device that includes a first portion attached to a mold half that has a head with a channel and an insert therein that is received in a pocket of a receptacle of a second portion that is attached to another mold half. In one embodiment, the head comprises sidewalls each with channels that receive a replaceable insert therein. Preferred inserts include rollers, plates, plates with lubricating plugs, and plates comprised of layers. In one embodiment, each sidewall of the head has a tapered section disposed between a mounting base and a straight section and each pocket is defined by a complementarily contoured sidewall. In another embodiment, each head sidewall further includes a second tapered section adjacent the free end of the head.

Abstract: A removable marking device for mold consists of a substantially cylindrical outer member, an indicator can be rotated around axis line of outer member, a mark portion that is formed on upper surface of outer member and said indicator, wherein in said indicator, plural positioning projection portions protruding in radial direction of indicator is located, positioning projection portion consists of a positioning spring buried in indicator and an insert portion located in a tip of positioning spring, in inner wall of outer member, a positioning groove extending axis direction of outer member is formed at even intervals along circumferential direction of middle bore portion, in plural positioning projection portions, when at least one positioning projection portion is inserted in positioning groove, other positioning projection portion touches in inner wall of outer member in positioning groove.

Abstract: A fixed platen and a rear platen of an injection molding machine are connected to each other via tie bars. A coil spring is disposed between the tie bar and the rear platen such that the rear platen is urged in a direction away from the fixed platen. A mold thickness adjusting member such as a nut is also provided for causing the rear platen to move along the tie bar toward the fixed platen against the resilience of the urging means.

Abstract: The clamping comprises a tie-bar which extends between a fixed and a movable platen of a molding machine, with respect to the first, and hydraulically operated locking means for engaging the tie bar and generating the clamping force. The locking means comprises a hydraulic cylinder having a hollow sleeve and piston provided with internal toothings, in axially spaced apart positions. The sleeve and piston unit is made to rotate and slide axially, to selectively engage and disengage with the toothed head at the end of the tie bar to allow step and fine adjustments of the position of the movable platen, in relation to the thickness of the mold.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the manufacture of pipes of thermoplastics with transverse profile features comprises mold segment halves which are circulated by twos on a molding path. A conveying device of the type of a gantry crane is provided for recirculation of the mold segment halves. On a conveying bridge that bridges the molding path, provision is made for two conveying carriages, which are movable in opposite directions and cross-wise of the direction of production and which have mounted on them a downward conveying arm with a holding device for a respective mold segment half. Provided downstream of the downstream end of the molding path are parking positions for additional mold segment halves, those of which that are closest to the molding path being carriages which are movable out of the path of displacement of the conveying arms.

Abstract: Method for mold clamping of the present invention is capable of shortening a molding cycle without any initial setting works for an engaging position of a tie bars. The method is constituted the steps of moving the tie bars in the direction of mold closing during mold close operation, judging a relative moving speed between a movable die plate and the tie bar to be within a predetermined value, engaging the tie bars with the movable die plate mechanically by operating an engaging means when the relative moving speed is judged to be within the value, then further moving the movable die plate against a fixed die plate under engagement, and after contact of a movable mold with a fixed mold driving a mold clamping cylinder, thereby executing mold clamping operation.

Abstract: A coat hanger extrusion die wherein the aperture of the die land widens along the extrusion axis of the die to the die exit opening, thereby forming an expansion zone.

Abstract: The invention comprises an adjustable frame for a the concave mold of a pre formed two piece mold having a convex mold and a concave mold adapted to be closed to mold a product. The adjustable frame has surrounding sides and a bottom with an open top to removably receive and support the preformed concave mold of the two piece mold, said surrounding sides and bottom with the surrounding sides have a plurality of elongated pins extending inward toward one another, and with the bottom having a plurality of pins extending upward to thereby support the surrounding sides and bottom of a concave mold, with the pins being adjustable along their length inward toward one another and upward to enable the same frame to support different concave molds of different shapes and sizes therein in connection with the convex molds to form products of different sizes and shapes.

Abstract: An apparatus which extrudes flowable material from a liquifier includes a system for loading filament supplied in a cassette. The cassette is loaded into a loading bay of the apparatus. A strand of filament from the cassette is engaged and advanced along a path to the liquifier using a drive wheel or roller pair. A conduit having an entrance in the loading bay guides the filament as it is advanced. The filament loading system of the present invention provides a convenient manner of loading and unloading filament in a three-dimensional modeling machine, and can be implemented in a manner that protects the filament from environmental moisture.

Abstract: A mold positioning system (10) for use in guiding and aligning mold segments (11, 13) includes a male member (12) having a tongue portion (14) on one mold segment that engages a female member (20) attached to the other mold segment when the mold assembly (8) is closed. The female and/or male member (20, 12) are configured to receive a replaceable insert (36) in the areas of the mold positioning system (10) that are subject to wear. The replaceable insert (36)is easily removable for replacement to increase the life of the male and female members (12, 20).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the extrusion of multilayered composite products, is provided. The inventive apparatus includes a coextrusion structure and a partition member. In accordance with the inventive method, the relative orientation of a first shaped flow stream and a second shaped flow stream to one another is changed, and the reoriented shaped streams are melt-laminated to produce a layered composite formed independent of division of a layered precursor stream. The reorientation occurs via a flow sequencer, which may be removably disposed. Beneficially, layered flow streams that differ from one another may be used. The coextrusion structure may advantageously include one or more removably disposed, flow-shaping inserts, and the partition member may be a removably disposed, partition plate.

Abstract: A die module is constructed for an extrusion die which provides for the adjustment of the concentricity of the exit configuration by allowing relative movement of the die within the extrusion die assembly. The die is mounted on a die holder through a pair of mounting rings which fit into a recess in the die body. The rings are constructed with interface surfaces having a curvature with a center upstream. The interface surfaces form a seat within which the die holder is contained with mating surfaces engaging the interface surfaces to allow pivot motion about the center of curvature of the interface surfaces. The engaging surfaces are in the shape of a partial hemisphere to simulate a universal motion. Adjustment bolts are located in the extrusion die assembly downstream of the interface. Bolts, which secure the rings to the die holder, are constructed to provide a fixed spatial relation of the engaging surfaces.

Abstract: Each inside surface of an injection molding press is attached to a static frame and ejector frame, respectively. The static frame is attached to a removable static mold assembly and the ejector frame is attached to a removable ejector frame assembly. The static mold assembly consists of a static cavity mold housing removably attached to a back plate. The ejector frame assembly consists of an ejector cavity mold housing removably attached to an ejector back plate assembly. The system only requires a change in the static and ejector cavity mold housing when changing molds for different plastic components. The static mold assembly and ejector mold assembly is attached by a yoke in a runner bar slot in a front portion of each respective static and ejector frame.

Abstract: A die preparation and exchange method wherein dies to be inserted into an injection molding machine are electrically and fluidly heated prior to insertion so as to prepare the dies to make parts more quickly. The die exchange sequence wherein a first set of dies are removed from the machine and are replaced by a second set of dies has been changed from a generally serial sequence to a sequence wherein most steps are performed in parallel or simultaneously, greatly reducing the downtime associated with mold change.

Abstract: A device for melt extrusion spinning and cooling of a filament bundle comprises a spinning device with an annular spinning jet for extruding the filament bundle as well as a cooling device arranged below the spinning device. The cooling device comprises a holding device and a blowing chamber connected to the holding device. The blowing chamber is held in an operating position substantially centrally to the spinning jet in contact between the spinning device and the holding device. The blowing chamber can be axially displaced relative to the holding device between the operating position and a replacement position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a molding system as well as a method for encapsulating semiconductor packages, wherein a cavity plate is kept at a desired temperature during molding. The system includes a mold comprising a first mold piece and a second mold piece adapted to define a mold cavity for enclosing one or more semiconductor devices for molding, and a cavity plate adapted for mounting in the cavity to introduce encapsulation material to the semiconductor device(s). The system also includes retaining means adapted selectively to hold the cavity plate against the first mold piece or the second mold piece whereby to maintain the cavity plate at the desired temperature.

Abstract: A molding apparatus includes a first die having an exterior forming surface and a second die. When the apparatus is closed, the first and second dies define a cavity. A bulge projects from the exterior forming surface of the first die toward the second die. A core receiving section, or a recess, is formed in the second die. When forming a through hole in a molded product, a first core is provided in the core receiving section. The first core contacts the bulge when the molding apparatus is closed. When a groove is formed on an exterior surface of a molded product by the bulge of the exterior forming surface, a second core is provided in the core receiving position. The second core is separated from the exterior forming surface when the apparatus is closed.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing tread bands for vehicle tires includes at least one primary extrusion head, a preforming device, at least one auxiliary extrusion head, an auxiliary feeding channel, and an extrusion die. The preforming device includes a primary preforming channel operatively connected to the at least one primary extrusion head. The auxiliary feeding channel is operatively connected to the at least one auxiliary extrusion head. The auxiliary feeding channel connects to the primary preforming channel. A direction of the auxiliary feeding channel forms an angle between approximately 30° and 160° relative to a direction of the primary preforming channel. The extrusion die is connected to the preforming device and includes an extrusion outlet. The auxiliary feeding channel connects to the primary preforming channel substantially near the extrusion outlet.

Abstract: In a road vehicle tire, a two-part layer (2) of elastomeric material is preassembled by co-extruding a first and a second strip (19, 16) through a preforming plate die (26), through which extends at least one pair (27) of tapered flow channels (25a, 25b) having offset, side by side inlets (28, 29) with respective superimposed adjacent lateral portions (30, 32), and substantially coplanar outlets (33, 34) with respective adjacent lateral portions (35, 38) interconnected to define, between the two strips (19, 16), an L-shaped joint (20) wherein a lateral portion (21) of the second strip (16) has an edge (17) substantially contacting a lateral shoulder (22) of the first strip (19), and is superimposed on a thin annular appendix (23) projecting from the shoulder (22) of the first strip (19).

Abstract: An adapter for an extruder for producing plastic profiles is provided for the purpose of being disposed between an extrusion cylinder and an extrusion die, with the basic body of the adapter comprising a flow channel which is delimited at one outer side by a wall surface of the basic body and at one inner side by a deflection body which is rigidly connected with the basic body. A careful homogenization of the melt can be achieved in such a way that the deflection body is provided with a substantially spherical arrangement and is exclusively held by a holding pin which is situated downstream and is connected via bridges with the adapter.

Abstract: To displace a moving mold mounting plate (3), a threaded spindle drive is inserted between the moving mold mounting plate (3) and a fixed mold mounting plate (16), whereby one end of each threaded spindle is mounted in the fixed mold mounting plate (16) and is configured as a piston (9) of a hydraulic piston and cylinder unit. The pistons are mounted in the fixed mold mounting plate (16) in hydraulic cylinders and an increased clamping force is created for the platen clamping mechanism by an appropriate impingement of the piston (9). In addition, the invention provides a detachable anti-rotation mechanism (23) for the threaded spindles (15). The invention thus allows an inclined position of the mold mounting plates (3, 16) to be corrected, by the targeted rotation of one or more threaded spindles.

Abstract: A flange is provided for aligning an injection molding nozzle with a mold gate and insulating the injection molding nozzle from a mold plate. The flange is separate from the nozzle and is releasably connected to a body of the nozzle adjacent to a nozzle head. When the flange and nozzle are coupled, they can be inserted into and removed from a nozzle recess included within the mold plate as a unit.

Abstract: Apparatus for generating surface pressure in for example an injection molding machine wherein the machine has a stationary carrier platen, a clamping platen and a closing platen that can be moved electromechanically, and wherein the material to be molded is disposed between the closing and carrier platen. The compressive force of the closing platen is actuated by piezoelectric actuators.

Abstract: The configuration is such that there are provided a slide core 21 (21A) disposed to be movable toward and away from a cavity (molding space) 8a and driven at least in the direction toward the cavity 8a according to the closing action of a mold 8, and a guiding member (guiding means) 11 (11A) disposed at least on one mold member 7 of the mold and having a groove-shaped rail part 12a for supporting the slide core 21 in the directions toward and away from the cavity 8a, wherein one member out of the slide core 21 and guiding means 11 is provided with urging means for urging the slide core relative to the guiding member 11 in the direction away from the cavity 8a. This configuration makes it possible to reduce the size and the maintenance cost of the slide core.

Abstract: An arrangement in connection with clamping tools, which comprises a nozzle structure which consists of coaxially arranged nozzle elements and is arranged to form one or more layers which cover a flexible elongated element on the surface of the flexible elongated element, which passes through the innermost nozzle element, in which arrangement at least the head of the nozzle element, which controls the flexible elongated element, is a separate unit which is arranged to be pushed into its position in the direction of the flexible elongated element and provided with gripping means, which grip the innermost nozzle element of the nozzle structure as the unit arrives at the nozzle element. The joint between the separate unit and the nozzle element of the nozzle structure is arranged to be loosened by repulsive force acting on the separate unit in the direction of the flexible elongated element and the separate unit is arranged to exit from the nozzle structure in the direction of the flexible elongated element.

Abstract: A movable material injection device for a rubber injection machine includes two heat two heat isolating boards and a mediate part sandwiched between the two heat isolating boards. The movable material injection device is connected to a pushing device which sends the movable material injection device horizontally to the position between the top set and the mold assembly of the rubber injection machine. Runners are defined in the two heat isolating boards and the mediate part, and communicate with the cavities of the mold assembly and the material feeding device connected to the top set. The movable material injection device is removed from the mold assembly after rubber is injected into the cavities in the mold assembly so that the rubber in the runners of the movable material injection device is not heated with the mold assembly.

Abstract: A rubber injection machine includes a top board with two grooves so that a material supply device is movably engaged with the grooves. A material injection device is movably connected to an underside of the top board and a nozzle of the material supply device is located above the material injection device. A lower board is connected to a hydraulic device and a mold assembly is supported on the hydraulic device. The material injection device is movable to match with the mold assembly and then removed from the mold assembly. The material injection device is not heated with the mold assembly.

Abstract: The resin molding machine is capable of executing many functions and easily expanding and modifying the structure. In the resin molding machine, a loader and an unloader are moved on common rail sections so as to convey a work piece and a molded product. An additional rail unit has a rail section, on which the loader and the unloader can be moved. The additional rail unit is detachably attached between a work piece feeding unit and a product accommodating unit. The common rail sections and the rail section of the additional rail unit are disconnectably connected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaping apparatus for an extrusion system with at least one calibration die having a plurality of calibration units (31) disposed one after the other, having a calibration orifice (38) with a plurality of shaping surfaces (39 to 42) which come into contact with an article (6) fed therethrough, and end faces (43) spaced apart from one another with side faces (45 to 48) extending between them. At least one cavity is provided between at least two immediately adjacent calibration units (31). The calibration die is provided with means for dispersing heat. The calibration orifice (38) is provided with at least one continuous circulation passage (67) around a predominant part of and immediately adjacent to its circumference, having a separate inlet and outlet line (68, 69).

Abstract: The invention provides a spinnerette assembly for forming multicomponent hollow fibers of the sheath/core type. The spinnerette assembly contains an extrusion orifice and a core forming material passage in communication with the extrusion orifice. A hollow needle extends through the extrusion orifice in a concentric manner to define an annular passage surrounding the needle. The core forming material passage includes a core forming material inlet port extending from a surface of the spinnerette assembly to an interior of the assembly and a transverse passage extending from the core forming material port to the annular passage surrounding the needle. A bore forming fluid passage communicates with the interior of the needle. The spinnerette assembly contains at least one sheath forming material passage also in communication with the extrusion orifice.

Abstract: A mold clamping unit employed in an injection molding apparatus for opening and closing a mold having a movable mold plate and a fixed mold plate. The mold clamping unit comprises a mold clamping cylinder, mold opening means for applying a mold opening force of a predetermined magnitude to the movable mold plate in the direction from the closed position to the fully open position and moving the movable mold plate from the closed position to the predetermined half-open position located between the closed position and fully open position, and switching means for switching the mold clamping force generated by the mold clamping cylinder between the first mold clamping force which is larger than the mold opening force and a second mold clamping force which is smaller than the mold opening force by switching the supply pressure of working fluid supplied to the mold clamping cylinder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of polyurethane block foam, wherein a polyurethane reactive mixture containing carbon dioxide is suddenly relieved from a pressure above the pressure breaking the equilibrium of the carbon dioxide to a normal pressure, wherein the liquid polyurethane reactive mixture is foamed by releasing dissolved carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A stationary platen (14) and a movable platen (18), which are connected with each other by tie rods (28), to which metallic molds are respectively attached, are opened and closed by an electrically driven ball screw mechanism. The movable platen is composed of a platen body and a pressure plate (304) attached to the platen body which can be contacted with and separated from the platen body. Between the movable platen and the pressure plate, clamping is conducted by the expansion and contraction of a bladder (318) into which hydraulic oil for clamping can be introduced. The bladder houses an insert die (320), the shape of which is identical with an internal shape of the bladder, and a hydraulic oil path is formed in the insert die. While a ball screw member (102) of an electrically driven ball screw mechanism is being supported being capable of moving in the axial direction, a brake means (130) for restricting rotation is provided, and a mold releasing cylinder mechanism (116) is connected.

Abstract: There is provided ceramic honeycomb body including a plurality of parallel cells defined by intersecting internal walls, and arranged in horizontal and vertical rows at and between opposing ends of the honeycomb body, an outer peripheral wall surrounding the cells, and further being interconnected to the internal walls, wherein the cells are divided into a first region including a portion of the cells adjacent the outer peripheral wall, and a second region including the remaining cells, wherein the cells in the first region have a wall thickness that is continuously increased along an axis extending to the outer peripheral wall, and, wherein fillets are formed at least at intersections between the interior walls in the first region of cells.