Method of multi-deflector balancing and strengthening

US10406773B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-10406773-B2
Application numberUS-201514627243-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 20, 2015
Priority dateFeb 20, 2014
Publication dateSep 10, 2019
Grant dateSep 10, 2019

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The disclosed embodiments relate to extrusion systems and involves a method to promote self-balancing of flow velocity while enhancing the strength of the end product by off-setting seams. This invention focuses on using a system of more than one deflector to produce multiple rings which are then quickly merged to produce a more quickly balanced ring.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method for creating a balanced annular flow in an extrusion die containing a deflector system which is comprised of multiple bowtie sub deflectors that are offset from one another, wherein inputs into the multiple bowtie sub deflectors are a stream of material or a stream of layers, and annular outputs of the bowtie sub deflectors are merged to create the balanced annular flow. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the extrusion distance to balanced annular flow is improved by the multiple bowtie sub deflectors such that flow rate imbalances from a first bowtie sub deflector will align with opposite imbalances from a second bowtie sub deflector. 3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a seam formed where material meets to complete an annular flow in a given bowtie sub deflector is at an angle offset from a seam formed where material meets to form an annular flow in a second bowtie sub deflector. 4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the multiple bowtie sub deflectors include a distribution groove with a balanced flow passage dispersing molten plastic in an extrusion die evenly within a tubular or profile extrusion channel. 5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the balanced annular flow is extruded as a medical tube. 6. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the balanced annular flow is extruded as an irrigation tube.

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  • Multiple annular extrusion nozzles in coaxial arrangement, e.g. for making multi-layered tubular articles · CPC title

  • the layers being joined at their edges · CPC title

  • the layers being joined at their surfaces · CPC title

  • B32B1/08Primary

    Tubular products · CPC title

  • Tubular articles, e.g. hoses, pipes · CPC title

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What does patent US10406773B2 cover?
The disclosed embodiments relate to extrusion systems and involves a method to promote self-balancing of flow velocity while enhancing the strength of the end product by off-setting seams. This invention focuses on using a system of more than one deflector to produce multiple rings which are then quickly merged to produce a more quickly balanced ring.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Guill Tool & Eng Co, Guill Tool & Eng Co Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B32B1/08. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Sep 10 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
What related patents are in patentsdb?
We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).