WO2001096078A2 - Method and apparatus for an automated injection molding configuring and manufacturing system - Google Patents
Method and apparatus for an automated injection molding configuring and manufacturing system Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2001096078A2 WO2001096078A2 PCT/IB2001/001072 IB0101072W WO0196078A2 WO 2001096078 A2 WO2001096078 A2 WO 2001096078A2 IB 0101072 W IB0101072 W IB 0101072W WO 0196078 A2 WO0196078 A2 WO 0196078A2
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- subsystem
- configuring
- customer
- injection molding
- computer
- Prior art date
Links
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 84
- 238000001746 injection moulding Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 74
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 39
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 42
- 238000012545 processing Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 32
- 238000004891 communication Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 14
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 18
- 238000012795 verification Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 238000013461 design Methods 0.000 abstract description 12
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 abstract description 3
- 238000011960 computer-aided design Methods 0.000 description 10
- 239000000155 melt Substances 0.000 description 10
- 238000000465 moulding Methods 0.000 description 9
- 238000009826 distribution Methods 0.000 description 8
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 7
- 230000008859 change Effects 0.000 description 6
- 238000005516 engineering process Methods 0.000 description 6
- 238000001816 cooling Methods 0.000 description 5
- 238000012552 review Methods 0.000 description 5
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 description 4
- 238000002347 injection Methods 0.000 description 4
- 239000007924 injection Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 3
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 3
- 230000003287 optical effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 230000009467 reduction Effects 0.000 description 3
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 3
- 230000006870 function Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000012212 insulator Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000002452 interceptive effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000012768 molten material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000000161 steel melt Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000012546 transfer Methods 0.000 description 2
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 230000003213 activating effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000002730 additional effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000004075 alteration Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000004458 analytical method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000008901 benefit Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229910010293 ceramic material Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 238000004590 computer program Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000012790 confirmation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000002349 favourable effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000006872 improvement Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000012423 maintenance Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000012856 packing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004904 shortening Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000003860 storage Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000012815 thermoplastic material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920001187 thermosetting polymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 230000009466 transformation Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000007 visual effect Effects 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B23P—METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; COMBINED OPERATIONS; UNIVERSAL MACHINE TOOLS
- B23P15/00—Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
- B23P15/007—Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass injection moulding tools
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C45/00—Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
- B29C45/17—Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
- B29C45/26—Moulds
- B29C45/27—Sprue channels ; Runner channels or runner nozzles
- B29C45/2725—Manifolds
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C45/00—Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
- B29C45/17—Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
- B29C45/76—Measuring, controlling or regulating
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q30/00—Commerce
- G06Q30/02—Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
- G06Q30/0283—Price estimation or determination
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q30/00—Commerce
- G06Q30/06—Buying, selling or leasing transactions
- G06Q30/0601—Electronic shopping [e-shopping]
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
- B29C45/00—Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor
- B29C45/17—Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
- B29C45/26—Moulds
- B29C45/27—Sprue channels ; Runner channels or runner nozzles
- B29C45/2737—Heating or cooling means therefor
- B29C45/2738—Heating or cooling means therefor specially adapted for manifolds
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
- G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
- G05B2219/00—Program-control systems
- G05B2219/30—Nc systems
- G05B2219/31—From computer integrated manufacturing till monitoring
- G05B2219/31104—Remote configuration of parameters of controlled devices
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
- G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
- G05B2219/00—Program-control systems
- G05B2219/30—Nc systems
- G05B2219/34—Director, elements to supervisory
- G05B2219/34038—Web, http, ftp, internet, intranet server
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
- G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
- G05B2219/00—Program-control systems
- G05B2219/30—Nc systems
- G05B2219/45—Nc applications
- G05B2219/45244—Injection molding
Definitions
- the present application relates to U.S. application serial number 09/595,133 filed on June 16, 2000 for a Method For Fast Manufacturing and Assembling of Hot Runner Systems by Denis L. Babin and commonly assigned to Mold-Masters Limited.
- This present invention relates to injection molding systems. More specifically, it relates to a method and apparatus for an automated injection molding configuring and manufacturing systems.
- Injection molding is a process by which some malleable material is forced under pressure into a closed mold. The material solidifies and retains the shape of the mold. Thermoplastic materials, thermosetting materials and some ceramic materials can be processed in this way. In a typical injection molding process, a material is melted and injected into a mold that has been clamped shut. The material freezes in the relatively colder mold and is then ejected.
- the flow in the mold stops, the pressure rises rapidly, and the material begins to cool. As the material cools it shrinks slightly and more material may be forced into the cavity to the hold pressure acting on the melt. This portion of the molding cycle is called the “hold” or the “packing stage”, and it continues until the hold pressure is released or until the gate freezes. After the gate has frozen, the material in the mold continues to cool, which at first causes a reduction in pressure, followed by shrinkage of the material in the cavity. When the molded part has cooled sufficiently to remain rigid, the mold may be opened and pins eject the molded part, runner, and sprue from the mold.
- such systems are typically confined to only limited off-the-shelf components and information.
- some systems presently allow the user to specify and order injection molding systems, such as hot runner systems, even though the person ordering has insufficient knowledge or experience to specify the product design. The resulting product may not function or may even result in a safety concern.
- current systems still require manual human intervention downstream by the manufacturer's personnel such as, for example, by the engineers.
- the current manufacturing systems include the manual generation of the manufacturing information, such as the tooling information.
- FIGs. 2a and 2b are flowcharts illustrating a preferred embodiment of the system in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is an illustration of a computer screen display of the options offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 5 is an illustration of a computer screen display of the configuring options offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 6 is an illustration of a computer screen display of the customer inputs relating to material weight and selection in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 7 is an illustration of a computer screen display of the product line options offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 8 is an illustration of a computer screen display of the gating options offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 9 is sectional view of a portion of a multi-cavity valve gated injection molding system showing a one-piece gate and locating insert according to one electronic catalog page offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem of the present invention
- FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a portion of a multi-gate injection molding system showing a torpedo according to one electronic catalog page offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 11 is a partial sectional view of a portion of a multi-cavity injection molding system according to one electronic catalog page in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 12 is a sectional view of a portion of a side gated molding system in the closed position according to one electronic catalog page in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 13 is an illustration of a computer screen display of the system type and gating method selection as displayed by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 14 is an illustration of a computer screen display of the gate seal selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is an illustration of a computer screen display of the nozzle selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is an illustration of a computer screen display of the nozzle quantity selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention
- FIGs. 17 and 18 are illustrations of computer screen displays of the manifold configuration selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 20 is a sectional view of a portion of an injection molding system having four heated nozzle manifolds connected to a central manifold in a partially assembled mold according to one electronic catalog page as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem of the present invention
- FIG. 21 is a sectional view showing a nozzle manifold after assembly of the mold has been completed as offered by one electronic catalog page of the configuring subsystem in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 22 is a sectional view showing a portion of a multi-cavity injection molding system with a melt distribution manifold according to one electronic catalog page offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem of the present invention
- FIG. 27 is an illustration of a computer screen display of the location ring selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 32 is a sectional view of a multi-cavity injection molding system having a manifold as defined using a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem in accordance with the present invention
- the operating environment for the methods and apparatus for the injection molding configuring and manufacturing system of the present invention includes a processing system with at least one high speed processing unit and a memory system.
- a processing system with at least one high speed processing unit and a memory system.
- the description below includes reference to acts and symbolic representations of operations or instructions that are performed by the processing system, unless indicated otherwise. Such acts and operations or instructions are sometimes referred to as being "computer-executed" or "processing unit executed.”
- FIG 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the system 10 in accordance with the present invention which is used to configure and manufacture injection molding systems.
- the system 10 includes a configuring subsystem 12 which is a web-based, designing and ordering a configuration subsystem.
- a customer 20 can use the configuring subsystem 12 which is in communication with a web server using a browser application.
- the information present in the configuring subsystem 12 includes, but is not limited to, components, such as, locating rings, melt entries, manifolds, center locators, manifold cam locators, nozzle flanges, nozzles, actuators, and valves or pressure disks.
- HTML provides a standard set of texts that define how a web page is to be displayed.
- the browser sends a request to the server computer system to transfer to the customer computer system the HTML document that defines the web page.
- the browser displays the web page as defined by the HTML document.
- the HTML document contains various texts that control the displaying of texts, graphics, control and other features.
- the user then chooses if they want to generate a drawing for their system that was just configured or get a cost or a quote for the configuration that they specified, or they can get schedule information and order the configuration they just defined.
- the same option at step 64 is also available to a user who had chosen to look up a previous configuration at step 56 which in turn accesses an archive database 60.
- the information required to determine the schedule information is accessed at step 90.
- the quote information is sent to the configuring subsystem 12 at step 92 which processes the information and returns a schedule and lead time to a configuring subsystem 12 which can be viewed by the customer.
- this particular schedule can be implemented into an order by the customer.
- the user can use step 64 to directly order the configuration without the need to generate drawings or get a quote or schedule information for the configuration.
- the file of characteristics is accessed for the business subsystem 14. These characteristics are sent to the business subsystem 14 at step 102.
- the business subsystem at step 104 processes the order.
- the configuring subsystem 12 is password protected in the interest of security, as indicated by the login menu in the password entry area 102 shown in the computer screen display 100.
- the "security" of the system could be provided through any of the many techniques known in that field.
- the configuring subsystem 12 provides the ability for a customer to custom design, order and track the delivery of injection molding systems.
- the configuring subsystem 12 is an interactive expert system which is intuitive and easy to use by a customer.
- the option of viewing a catalog 14 allows a customer a view electronic versions of component catalog or system catalog pages.
- the option to order spare parts 116 is an order entry system which allows the customer to order extra parts for existing systems.
- the option of order inquiry 118 allows a customer to view orders that were previously entered or view a listing of current orders. In addition, the order inquiry option 118 lists the status of orders.
- FIG. 5 is an illustration of a computer screen display 120 of configuring options offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the computer screen 120 illustrates the selection options under the "configure a system” option 112.
- the customer is asked to make a selection between a "configure a new system” option 122, or an "existing configurations” option 124.
- the "configure a new system” option 122 allows the customer to configure a system and save it to their account.
- the existing configurations system option 124 allows the customer to access an existing system from the list of saved systems.
- FIG. 6 is an illustration of a computer screen display 130 of the customer inputs relating to material weight and selection in accordance with the present invention.
- the customer is then asked to input a shot weight, material, and fill up percentages information into a user input display.
- the shot weight, material and fill up percentages can be selected from pull down menus that are available.
- Another option, in this computer screen display 130 is that the shot weight 132, material 134, and fill up percentages 136 can be manually entered in the respective input graphical selection inputs.
- FIG. 7 is an illustration of a computer screen display 140 of the product line options offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a portion of an illustrative multi-gate injection molding system 180 including a torpedo 192, according to one electronic catalog page offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the injection molding system 180 of this example is described in a U.S. Patent No. 5,658,604, which issued on August 19, 1997, and is incorporated herein by reference.
- the system 180 has a melt distribution manifold 184 interconnecting several heated nozzles 1,86 in a mold 188.
- the customer can change several dimensions, such as, for example, the dimension of the front end 190 of each nozzle 186 as well as the dimensions of the torpedo 192.
- FIG. 11 is a partial sectional view of a portion of an illustrative multi-cavity injection molding system 200 according to one electronic catalog page in accordance with the present invention.
- the injection molding system 200 of this example is described in a U.S. Patent No. 5,421,716, which issued on June 6, 1995, and is incorporated herein by reference.
- the multi-cavity injection molding system 200 has several steel nozzles to convey pressurized plastic melt through melt passage 206 to respective gates 208 leading to a different cavity 210 in the mold 212.
- the customer can change and configure the system by defining their own dimensions such as, for example, defining the dimensions for the cylindrical opening 214.
- FIG. 12 is a sectional view of a portion of an illustrative side gated molding system 220 in the closed position according to one electronic catalog page in accordance with the present invention.
- the injection molding system 220 of this example is described in a U.S. Patent No. 5,952,016, which issued on September 14, 1999, and is incorporated herein by reference.
- the multi-cavity injection molding system 220 has several heated steel nozzles 224 extending from a heated steel melt distribution manifold 226 in a mold 228 to convey pressurized melt to the melt passage 230 to several gates 232 spaced around each heat nozzle 224.
- the customer can change the dimensions such as, the length 222 between the central cooling conduits 234.
- FIG. 13 is an illustration of a computer screen display 240 of the system type and gating method selection as displayed by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- This computer screen display 240 itemizes the system type chosen, such as the MIM Speed Dura Hecto - Shot system 242, and the gating method selected, such as the Bi-Metallic C- Value 244. It further provides recommendations for further options if the configured design chosen up to this point, such as the system type and gating methodology, is suitable for the functional system as shown in the graphical selection input 246.
- the screen provides visibility into the electronic versions of the catalog pages as viewed by clicking on the graphical selection input "view" 248.
- FIG. 14 is an illustration of a computer screen display 260 of the gate seal selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the customer is asked to choose several components and system elements, such as the gate seal 262, a nozzle 264, a manifold 266, and so on.
- the first component that the customer can specify once the system type and gating methodology has been selected previously is the gate seal 262.
- the customer is prompted to get more information from the electronic version of the catalog, or to provide her own specification, or to select the gate seal provided by the configuring subsystem in the match graphical selection input 268.
- FIG. 15 is an illustration of a computer screen display 280 of the nozzle selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the next component, once the gate seal 262 has been chosen, is typically the nozzle component 264. Once again the customer can provide the dimensions for a nozzle or select dimensions of matches that the configuring subsystem 12 returns based on the selected system and gating technology.
- FIG. 16 is an illustration of a computer screen display 300 of the nozzle quantity selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the computer screen display 300 is the next logical step in configuring the system per a customer specified parameter. Once the nozzles have been chosen as described with respect to FIG. 15, the number of nozzle selection occurs. The customer can input his selection or take guidance from the recommendation of the configuring subsystem 12.
- the configuring subsystem 12 for this particular example has returned a choice of two nozzles 302 or four nozzles 304.
- Catalog pages which are the electronic versions of the manufacturer's catalogs can be viewed by clicking on a graphical selection input, such as graphical selection input 306, and similarly CAD drawings for each of the corresponding nozzles can be downloaded by clicking the graphical selection input download 308.
- FIGs. 17 and 18 are illustrations of computer screen displays 320, 340 of the manifold configuration selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the computer screen display 320 which displays a manifold configuring selection screen is the next sequential step that the customer follows to configure an injection molding system based on their specific parameters.
- the customer can click on the graphical selection input standard sub-manifold 324 in order to enter the dimensions for a manifold using their parameters.
- the customer can either work with the recommendations of the configuring subsystem 12 which provides a manifold that could function with the system as defined up to this stage.
- Electronic versions of the configuring subsystem 12 recommendations for the manifold configurations can be viewed by clicking on graphical selection input 326.
- FIG. 19 is a sectional view showing a portion of an illustrative multi-cavity injection molding system 360 with a melt distribution manifold according to one electronic catalog page offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the injection molding system 360 is described in a U.S. Patent No. 5,366,369, which issued on November 22, 1994 and is incorporated herein by reference.
- the multi-cavity injection molding system 360 has a steel melt distribution manifold 362 mounted in a mold 364 between a cavity plate 366 and a back plate 368.
- FIG. 20 is a sectional view of a portion of an illustrative injection molding system 380 having four heated nozzle manifolds connected to a central manifold in a partially assembled mold according to one electronic catalog page as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the injection molding system 380 is described in a U.S. Patent No. 5,707,664, which issued on Jan 13, 1998 and is incorporated herein by reference.
- the injection molding system 380 includes four heated nozzle manifolds 382 connected to a heated central manifold.
- the arrangement of the various manifolds in connection with the bushing and the configuration of the melt passage 376 ensures that the length melt flow to each gate 378 in the system is exactly the same.
- the customer can change different dimensions of the manifold such as, length, width and height.
- FIG. 21 is a sectional view showing an illustrative nozzle manifold 400 after assembly of the mold has been completed as offered by one electronic catalog page of a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the injection molding system 400 is described in a U.S. Patent No. 5,705,202, which issued on January 6, 1998 and is incorporated herein by reference.
- a manifold 402 is centrally located by a central locating ring 404 seated between it and a mold 406. The customer can change several of the dimensions of the manifold such as, the length, width and height of the manifold as well as the placement of the nozzles.
- FIG. 22 is a sectional view showing a portion of an illustrative multi-cavity injection molding system 420 with a meld distribution manifold according to one electronic catalog page offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the injection molding system 420 is described in a U.S. Patent No. 5,441,197, which issued on August 15, 1995 and is incorporated herein by reference.
- the melt distribution manifold 422 is normally mounted in a mold 424 to interconnect a number of spaced nozzles 426 to provide a multi-cavity injection molding system 420.
- the customer can make modifications to different portions of the system 420. In particular, the customer can specify the dimensions for portions such as, an elbow 428, the heating element 430, and but not limited to, an insulated inlet portion 432.
- FIG. 23 is an illustration of a computer screen display 440 of the gate insert selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the gate insert selection for example, selecting a water cooled gate insert 442 is the next sequential step a customer is guided through to configure an injection molding system.
- the customer can either choose a gate insert that the configuring subsystem 12 returns after doing some analysis, or the customer can specify a gate insert of their own dimensions. If the customer chooses to select a recommended gate insert, then they can view the different options using a graphical selection input, such as graphical selection input 444, that represents electronic versions of the catalog with representative information about the gate insert. In addition, the customer can access CAD drawings for the corresponding gate insert using the graphical selection input 446.
- FIG. 24 is an illustration of a computer screen display 460 of the value actuator selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the customer is guided to specify a value actuator 462 using either a recommended valve actuator provided by the configuring subsystem 12 or allowing the customer to specify the dimension of the valve actuator. If the customer choses to use the valve actuator as recommended by the configuring subsystem 12, she can access the recommendation by clicking on the graphical selection input 464 that provides relevant information regarding the dimensions and the functionality of the valve. Further, the customer can review electronic catalog pages of the recommended actuator using the "view" graphical selection input 464. The customer can also access the corresponding CAD drawing using the graphical selection input 468.
- FIG. 27 is an illustration of a computer screen display 520 of the location ring selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the selection for the locating ring 522 is the next sequential step that the configuring subsystem guides a customer through in completing the definition of their injection molding system.
- the configuring subsystem 12 returns viable matches for the locating ring option such as, option 1 as shown in the graphical selection input 524.
- Relevant catalog pages such as a page that can be viewed by clicking on graphical selection input view 526 provides information from an electronic version of a catalog for each of the locating rings and components selected upto now.
- the CAD drawing corresponding to the locating ring can be accessed and downloaded using the graphical selection input download 528.
- FIG. 28 is an illustration of a computer screen display 540 of the molding elevation selection process as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in
- FIG. 29 is an illustration of a computer screen display 560 of the customer information form as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 33 is an illustration of a computer screen display 640 of the configuring options selecting the "existing configurations" option 124 as offered by a particular embodiment of the configuring subsystem 12 in accordance with the present invention.
- the configuring subsystem 12 offers an option to access and view existing configurations from a list of saved systems. Once the customer has created a configured system, she can at a later time logon per the process described with respect to FIG. 3 and access the configuring option 124.
- such a computer usable medium can include a readable memory device, such as, a hard drive device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a computer diskette, having computer readable program code segments stored thereon.
- the computer readable medium can also include a communications or transmission medium, such as, a bus or a communications link, either optical, wired, or wireless having program code segments carried thereon as digital or analog data signals.
Abstract
Description
Claims
Priority Applications (6)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
AU2001264167A AU2001264167B2 (en) | 2000-06-16 | 2001-06-18 | Method and apparatus for an automated injection molding configuring and manufacturing system |
EP01938493A EP1364323A2 (en) | 2000-06-16 | 2001-06-18 | Method and apparatus for an automated injection molding configuring and manufacturing system |
BR0112180-4A BR0112180A (en) | 2000-06-16 | 2001-06-18 | Computer execution system connected to a computer network and accessible through a plurality of simultaneous users for specification and determination of injection molding systems, automated method for specification and determination of injection molding systems, computer execution system connected to a computer network for the production of injection molding systems, a method employed in a computer execution process for the production of injection molding systems, and a method for remotely specifying and determining an injection molding system |
JP2002510244A JP4846179B2 (en) | 2000-06-16 | 2001-06-18 | Method and apparatus for automatic injection molding construction and manufacturing system |
AU6416701A AU6416701A (en) | 2000-06-16 | 2001-06-18 | Method and apparatus for an automated injection molding configuring and manufacturing system |
CA002412341A CA2412341A1 (en) | 2000-06-16 | 2001-06-18 | Method and apparatus for an automated injection molding configuring and manufacturing system |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/595,154 US6675055B1 (en) | 2000-06-16 | 2000-06-16 | Method and apparatus for an automated injection molding configuring and manufacturing system |
US09/595,154 | 2000-06-16 |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO2001096078A2 true WO2001096078A2 (en) | 2001-12-20 |
WO2001096078A3 WO2001096078A3 (en) | 2003-09-04 |
Family
ID=24381961
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/IB2001/001072 WO2001096078A2 (en) | 2000-06-16 | 2001-06-18 | Method and apparatus for an automated injection molding configuring and manufacturing system |
Country Status (10)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (5) | US6675055B1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP1364323A2 (en) |
JP (1) | JP4846179B2 (en) |
KR (1) | KR20030028484A (en) |
CN (2) | CN101127057A (en) |
AU (2) | AU2001264167B2 (en) |
BR (1) | BR0112180A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2412341A1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE10041049A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2001096078A2 (en) |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7272618B1 (en) | 2002-01-30 | 2007-09-18 | Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing Lp | Method and apparatus for automated information retrieval and component ordering |
CN104551579A (en) * | 2014-12-29 | 2015-04-29 | 东莞康佳模具塑胶有限公司 | Injection mold manufacturing method based on CAD/CAE/CAM and products |
Families Citing this family (63)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JP2002056033A (en) * | 2000-08-11 | 2002-02-20 | Nissei Plastics Ind Co | Data processing service method |
US7305367B1 (en) | 2000-12-13 | 2007-12-04 | Quickparts.Com | Instantaneous price quotation system for custom manufactured parts |
US20020107749A1 (en) * | 2001-02-05 | 2002-08-08 | David Leslie | Networked based paralleling switchgear equipment configuration process |
CA2442167A1 (en) * | 2001-02-26 | 2002-09-06 | Bhp Innovation Pty Ltd. | Primary products production system and method |
AT500188B1 (en) * | 2001-09-14 | 2007-03-15 | Voest Alpine Ind Anlagen | COMPUTER-ASSISTED CONFIGURATOR FOR CONFIGURING AN INVESTMENT OF THE FOUNDRY INDUSTRY |
US7840443B2 (en) * | 2001-12-27 | 2010-11-23 | Proto Labs, Inc. | Automated quoting of CNC machined custom molds and/or custom parts |
US7496528B2 (en) * | 2001-12-27 | 2009-02-24 | Proto Labs, Inc. | Automated quoting of molds and molded parts |
US6836699B2 (en) * | 2001-12-27 | 2004-12-28 | The Protomold Company, Inc. | Automated quoting of molds and molded parts |
DE10205016A1 (en) * | 2002-02-07 | 2003-08-21 | Krauss Maffei Kunststofftech | Injection molding machine with control system |
DE10234276A1 (en) * | 2002-07-27 | 2004-02-12 | Rehau Ag + Co. | Process for controlling and monitoring the production of thermoplastic extrusion profiles, especially in an inline production process with printing process |
US6982731B2 (en) * | 2002-09-16 | 2006-01-03 | Shopbot Tools, Inc. | Method and system for remotely providing user-defined cutting files for CNC robotic tools |
TW200419406A (en) * | 2003-03-28 | 2004-10-01 | Hon Hai Prec Ind Co Ltd | System and method for mould production scheduling |
JP4638661B2 (en) * | 2003-08-14 | 2011-02-23 | 富士通株式会社 | Design support system |
KR101122333B1 (en) * | 2003-11-21 | 2012-03-26 | 지멘스 악티엔게젤샤프트 | Method for operating an industrial installation, system for operating an industrial installation and computer readable storage medium for operating an industrial installation |
US20050278271A1 (en) * | 2004-05-14 | 2005-12-15 | Anthony James T | System and method for determining a product configuration |
US20050288807A1 (en) * | 2004-06-24 | 2005-12-29 | Plastic Engineering & Technical Services, Inc. | Semi-automated computer-implemented method and system for designing manifold assemblies |
US20060045523A1 (en) * | 2004-08-31 | 2006-03-02 | Kozischek David R | Online system for designing a fiber optic network and associated methods |
US20060106474A1 (en) * | 2004-10-28 | 2006-05-18 | Mancuso Jon R | Computer aided design document generation and delivery system over distributed communication systems |
US7277768B2 (en) * | 2004-11-05 | 2007-10-02 | International Business Machines Corporation | Method for production design and operations scheduling for plate design in the steel industry |
US7630783B2 (en) * | 2005-02-01 | 2009-12-08 | Proto Labs, Inc. | Communicating mold/part manufacturability issues |
US8554939B1 (en) | 2005-02-25 | 2013-10-08 | Google Inc. | Systems and methods for downloading and viewing images |
US8788593B1 (en) | 2005-02-25 | 2014-07-22 | Google Inc. | Systems and methods for downloading attachments |
US7123986B2 (en) * | 2005-03-07 | 2006-10-17 | The Protomold Company, Inc. | Family molding |
US7089082B1 (en) | 2005-04-25 | 2006-08-08 | The Protomold Company, Inc. | Automated multi-customer molding |
US7130712B1 (en) * | 2005-05-31 | 2006-10-31 | International Business Machines Corporation | Method and system for small-lot orders to optimize production runs in the steel industry |
US8775520B1 (en) | 2005-09-30 | 2014-07-08 | Google Inc. | Systems and methods for viewing non-HTML email attachments |
US8185591B1 (en) | 2005-09-30 | 2012-05-22 | Google Inc. | Systems and methods for viewing email attachments as thumbnails |
CN100405376C (en) * | 2005-10-18 | 2008-07-23 | 宁波海太高科机械有限公司 | Determination method of plastic injection technological parameter and injection moulding machine |
US20070179862A1 (en) * | 2005-11-07 | 2007-08-02 | Freeman Capital Company | Exhibitor assistant |
US7299101B2 (en) * | 2006-03-06 | 2007-11-20 | The Protomold Company, Inc. | Manipulatable model for communicating manufacturing issues of a custom part |
US20070206030A1 (en) * | 2006-03-06 | 2007-09-06 | The Protomold Company, Inc. | Graphical user interface for three-dimensional manipulation of a part |
US7558713B2 (en) * | 2006-03-16 | 2009-07-07 | Vest, Inc. | Method for automating hydraulic manifold design |
DE102006029649A1 (en) * | 2006-06-28 | 2008-01-03 | Kmi-Holding Gmbh | Injection mold device |
US20080126019A1 (en) * | 2006-09-26 | 2008-05-29 | James Andrew Lanzarotta | Method and system for creating tool specification |
DE102006060919A1 (en) * | 2006-12-20 | 2008-07-03 | Endress + Hauser Gmbh + Co. Kg | Computer-aided method for online configuration and ordering of a device |
US20080228554A1 (en) * | 2007-03-15 | 2008-09-18 | Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. | System, Method and Apparatus for Determining a Target for Distributing Molding Material Equipment |
JP4805871B2 (en) * | 2007-05-02 | 2011-11-02 | 日精樹脂工業株式会社 | Molding support system |
DE102007057803A1 (en) * | 2007-11-30 | 2009-06-04 | Fit Fruth Innovative Technologien Gmbh | Processes and manufacturing systems for manufacturing components using geometric free spaces on production lines |
US20110022493A1 (en) * | 2008-04-25 | 2011-01-27 | Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. | Method and System for Determining a Hot Runner Component Configuration and Presenting Same to a Customer |
US7957830B2 (en) * | 2008-06-10 | 2011-06-07 | Proto Labs, Inc. | CNC instructions for solidification fixturing of parts |
US8457773B2 (en) * | 2008-07-17 | 2013-06-04 | Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. | Modular manifold system |
EP2329355A4 (en) * | 2008-08-27 | 2012-04-11 | Husky Injection Molding | A method for displaying a virtual model of a molding system, and part information for a selected entity model, on a display of a human-machine interface of a molding system computer |
CA2766433A1 (en) * | 2009-08-07 | 2011-02-10 | Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. | Method of manufacturing hot-runner system |
DE102009042354C5 (en) * | 2009-09-23 | 2017-07-13 | Phoenix Contact Gmbh & Co. Kg | Method and device for safety-related communication in the communication network of an automation system |
US8280544B2 (en) * | 2009-11-02 | 2012-10-02 | Mold Masters (2007) Limited | System for use in performance of injection molding operations |
US20110106285A1 (en) * | 2009-11-02 | 2011-05-05 | Mold-Masters (2007) Limited | System for use in performance of injection molding operations |
WO2011071591A1 (en) * | 2009-12-10 | 2011-06-16 | Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd | Computer system configured to search for match between capabilities of used molding-system assembly and requirements of refurbished molding-system assembly |
US8425216B2 (en) | 2011-03-11 | 2013-04-23 | Mold-Masters (2007) Limited | Cycle counting system for injection molding assembly |
US8745517B2 (en) | 2011-06-09 | 2014-06-03 | Proto Labs, Inc. | Visual change cue for communicating manufacturing issues of a custom part |
TWI501061B (en) * | 2012-06-25 | 2015-09-21 | Delta Electronics Inc | Plastic product manufacturing method and electric injection-molding machine |
CN103838190A (en) * | 2012-11-21 | 2014-06-04 | 北京中家智铭设计有限公司 | Interactive refrigerator integration manufacturing system and interactive refrigerator manufacturing method |
US20150032548A1 (en) * | 2013-07-26 | 2015-01-29 | Ari Shapiro | System and method for enhancing oem parts shopping |
JP6249538B2 (en) | 2013-10-17 | 2017-12-20 | プレソラ コーポレーションPlethora Corporation | Method for performing manufacturing design checks |
WO2015058147A1 (en) | 2013-10-17 | 2015-04-23 | Plethora Corporation | Method for quoting part production |
WO2015134413A1 (en) * | 2014-03-06 | 2015-09-11 | Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. | Systems, methods, and software for flexible manufacturing of hot-runner assemblies |
US9951394B2 (en) * | 2014-05-28 | 2018-04-24 | National Beef Packing Company, Llc | Hide routing systems and methods |
US20160033251A1 (en) | 2014-07-29 | 2016-02-04 | Plethora Corporation | System and method for automated object measurement |
JP6133250B2 (en) * | 2014-09-18 | 2017-05-24 | 本田技研工業株式会社 | Method and apparatus for molding fiber reinforced resin molded product |
DE102015103853A1 (en) | 2015-03-16 | 2016-09-22 | Markus Fiedler | Process for the production of sheet metal devices and computer program, computer program product and system for this purpose |
US9613412B1 (en) | 2015-12-21 | 2017-04-04 | Cambria Company Llc | Stone slab manufacturing methods and systems |
JP6342975B2 (en) * | 2016-11-25 | 2018-06-13 | ファナック株式会社 | Injection molding management system |
US10467352B2 (en) | 2017-04-03 | 2019-11-05 | Cambria Company Llc | Stone slab production methods and systems |
US11308245B2 (en) | 2019-01-08 | 2022-04-19 | Caterpillar Inc. | Systems and methods for facilitating evaluation of characteristics related to quality |
Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5539650A (en) | 1992-06-12 | 1996-07-23 | Hehl; Karl | Knowledge based method of controlling an injection molding machine |
WO1998052144A1 (en) | 1997-05-12 | 1998-11-19 | Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Web-enabled system and method for designing and manufacturing laser scanners |
Family Cites Families (79)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2871886A (en) | 1955-04-26 | 1959-02-03 | Monarch Machine Tool Co | Manifold |
US3095604A (en) | 1961-04-06 | 1963-07-02 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Hot runner for molding machine |
NL6603926A (en) * | 1966-03-25 | 1967-09-26 | ||
US4381685A (en) | 1980-07-21 | 1983-05-03 | Brooks Marvin Q | Pipe joint make-up and break-out tool |
SE434482B (en) | 1981-05-07 | 1984-07-30 | Dante Luigi Alfonsi | HEAT CONDUCT SYSTEM AT A PLASTIC INJECTION MACHINE |
CA1174020A (en) | 1982-01-06 | 1984-09-11 | Jobst U. Gellert | Injection molding manifold member and method of manufacture |
CA1177215A (en) | 1982-03-31 | 1984-11-06 | Jobst U. Gellert | Heater installation in molding members |
CA1213706A (en) | 1984-02-17 | 1986-11-12 | Gellert, Jobst Ulrich | Injection molding valve gated system |
US4638546A (en) | 1984-05-14 | 1987-01-27 | Benshoof Steven C | Method and means for mounting a vehicle seat |
IT8421821V0 (en) | 1984-05-16 | 1984-05-16 | Contherm Srl | INJECTION BLOCK STRUCTURE FOR THE SUPPLY OF MOLDS WITH MELTED THERMOPLATISC MATERIAL. |
CA1238163A (en) | 1985-04-09 | 1988-06-21 | Jobst U. Gellert | Composite plate method of manufacturing injection molding manifold |
CA1239515A (en) | 1985-09-13 | 1988-07-26 | Jobst U. Gellert | Injection molding manifold system having balanced bridging manifold |
CA1230473A (en) | 1985-11-21 | 1987-12-22 | Arthur Harrison | Method of manufacturing injection molding manifold with plugs |
CA1238161A (en) | 1985-12-02 | 1988-06-21 | Jobst U. Gellert | Manufacturing method for selected gate configuration injection molding nozzles |
DE3644523A1 (en) | 1986-09-25 | 1988-07-14 | Agfa Gevaert Ag | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN INJECTION MOLDING TOOL |
US4799156A (en) | 1986-10-01 | 1989-01-17 | Strategic Processing Corporation | Interactive market management system |
US4862376A (en) | 1987-10-28 | 1989-08-29 | International Business Machines Corp. | Bill of material interface to CAD/CAM environment |
US5227179A (en) | 1988-07-11 | 1993-07-13 | Salvatore Benenati | Assembly of injection molding manifold, nozzles and mold |
US5103421A (en) | 1988-11-29 | 1992-04-07 | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | Process and apparatus for designing a system made of components |
DE3935856C1 (en) | 1989-10-27 | 1991-04-25 | Sfr-Formenbau Dangelmaier Gmbh, 7410 Reutlingen, De | |
CA2010961C (en) | 1990-02-27 | 1997-03-11 | Harald Schmidt | Injection molding manifold having a pair of cooling bores on opposite sides of the melt passage |
US5030084A (en) | 1990-09-04 | 1991-07-09 | Mold-Masters Limited | Pre-wired injection molding assembly |
JP2957308B2 (en) | 1991-06-04 | 1999-10-04 | 日本精工株式会社 | Automatic drawing ordering device and automatic drawing ordering method |
US5311424A (en) | 1991-06-28 | 1994-05-10 | International Business Machines Corporation | Method and system for product configuration definition and tracking |
CA2079390C (en) | 1991-10-16 | 1996-08-27 | Akira Nonomura | Multi-cavity mold, method of fabricating same and molding control method using said mold |
US5392502A (en) | 1992-02-05 | 1995-02-28 | Freer; Edgar P. | Micromachining system and method |
US5352109A (en) | 1993-03-08 | 1994-10-04 | Salvatore Benenati | Injection molding apparatus |
DE4320584A1 (en) | 1993-06-22 | 1995-01-05 | Wolff Hans Martin | Hot runner manifold |
CA2099334C (en) | 1993-06-25 | 2001-09-11 | Jobst Ulrich Gellert | Injection molding insert with melt inlet and pin aligned |
DE4324027A1 (en) | 1993-07-17 | 1995-01-19 | Goetze Ag | Apparatus for injection-moulding and transfer-moulding machines |
US5463555A (en) | 1993-09-28 | 1995-10-31 | The Dow Chemical Company | System and method for integrating a business environment with a process control environment |
US5508909A (en) * | 1994-04-26 | 1996-04-16 | Patriot Sensors And Controls | Method and systems for use with an industrial controller |
CA2123360C (en) | 1994-05-11 | 2004-07-20 | Jobst Ulrich Gellert | Injection molding nozzle with two removable inserts |
CA2123472C (en) | 1994-05-12 | 2005-07-05 | Craig W. Renwick | Injection molding manifold and method with the heating element extending between the plates |
US5645867A (en) | 1994-06-13 | 1997-07-08 | Donnelly Corporation | Heated distribution manifold |
US5592378A (en) | 1994-08-19 | 1997-01-07 | Andersen Consulting Llp | Computerized order entry system and method |
US5441197A (en) | 1995-01-17 | 1995-08-15 | Gellert; Jobst U. | Method of manufacturing injection molding manifold having a melt passage with an elbow |
CA2165514C (en) | 1995-12-18 | 2007-10-02 | Jobst Ulrich Gellert | Injection molding carbide torpedo |
US5536164A (en) | 1995-05-05 | 1996-07-16 | Electra Form, Inc. | Flexible hot manifold assembly for injection molding machines |
US5802497A (en) | 1995-07-10 | 1998-09-01 | Digital Equipment Corporation | Method and apparatus for conducting computerized commerce |
US5894571A (en) | 1995-08-14 | 1999-04-13 | Dell U.S.A., L.P. | Process for configuring software in a build-to-order computer system |
US5639489A (en) | 1995-08-18 | 1997-06-17 | Eurotools Beheer B.V. | Electrically heated manifold system in an injection moulding structure |
TW311113B (en) | 1995-11-02 | 1997-07-21 | Fujitsu Ltd | |
US5762976A (en) | 1996-02-06 | 1998-06-09 | Brown; Paul Phillip | Hot runner manifold for thermally sensitive resins |
US5765137A (en) | 1996-03-04 | 1998-06-09 | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | Computer system and computer-implemented process for correlating product requirements to manufacturing cost |
EP0801355A2 (en) * | 1996-04-09 | 1997-10-15 | Baker Hughes Incorporated | Method and apparatus for parametric centrifuge applications |
US5805442A (en) * | 1996-05-30 | 1998-09-08 | Control Technology Corporation | Distributed interface architecture for programmable industrial control systems |
US5857201A (en) | 1996-06-18 | 1999-01-05 | Wright Strategies, Inc. | Enterprise connectivity to handheld devices |
US5870719A (en) | 1996-07-03 | 1999-02-09 | Sun Microsystems, Inc. | Platform-independent, usage-independent, and access-independent distributed quote configuraton system |
CA2180601C (en) | 1996-07-05 | 2007-12-18 | Chun Keung Mak | Heated nozzle manifolds in a common plane interconnected through connector manifolds |
CA2180602C (en) | 1996-07-05 | 2007-03-13 | Jobst Ulrich Gellert | Four heated nozzle manifolds interconnected in a common plane |
DE19649621B4 (en) | 1996-11-29 | 2007-08-02 | EWIKON Heißkanalsysteme GmbH & Co KG | Connection arrangement for melt channel sections in hot runners |
US5960405A (en) | 1997-02-05 | 1999-09-28 | Fox Enterprises, Inc. | Worldwide marketing logistics network including strategically located centers for frequency programming crystal oscillators to customer specification |
US5895454A (en) | 1997-04-17 | 1999-04-20 | Harrington; Juliette | Integrated interface for vendor/product oriented internet websites |
CA2203741C (en) | 1997-04-25 | 2007-02-20 | Mold-Masters Limited | Injection molding apparatus with a one-piece gate insert locating a cylindrical valve member |
US5890402A (en) | 1997-04-29 | 1999-04-06 | Hill Engineering, Inc. | Method of making tool dies |
DE69722586T2 (en) | 1997-05-01 | 2003-12-04 | Synventive Holding B V | Plug for blocking the hot runner in an injection molding machine |
CA2205978C (en) | 1997-05-23 | 2005-01-18 | Jobst Ulrich Gellert | Connector bushing for injection molding manifolds |
GB2325996B (en) | 1997-06-04 | 2002-06-05 | Lsi Logic Corp | Distributed computer aided design system and method |
US5847957A (en) | 1997-06-16 | 1998-12-08 | Base Ten Systems, Inc. | Web access for a manufacturing execution system |
DE19730179C1 (en) | 1997-07-15 | 1998-10-22 | Hasco Normalien Hasenclever Co | Plug insert for guiding melt in part of plastics injection moulding tool |
US5995757A (en) | 1997-08-29 | 1999-11-30 | Dell Usa, L.P. | Software installation and testing for a build-to order computer system |
US6799174B2 (en) | 1997-09-08 | 2004-09-28 | Science Applications International Corporation | Retrieving, organizing, and utilizing networked data using databases |
US6038668A (en) | 1997-09-08 | 2000-03-14 | Science Applications International Corporation | System, method, and medium for retrieving, organizing, and utilizing networked data |
US6282454B1 (en) * | 1997-09-10 | 2001-08-28 | Schneider Automation Inc. | Web interface to a programmable controller |
US5960411A (en) | 1997-09-12 | 1999-09-28 | Amazon.Com, Inc. | Method and system for placing a purchase order via a communications network |
US5970475A (en) | 1997-10-10 | 1999-10-19 | Intelisys Electronic Commerce, Llc | Electronic procurement system and method for trading partners |
US6099292A (en) | 1997-10-22 | 2000-08-08 | Caco Pacific Corporation | Heater block with unitized removable heat conductive member |
US6092000A (en) | 1997-10-28 | 2000-07-18 | Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation | Method for maximizing the throughput of a multiple-step workstation in a plant |
CA2221425C (en) | 1997-11-13 | 2005-07-12 | Jobst Ulrich Gellert | Side gated injection molding apparatus with actuated manifold |
US5991739A (en) | 1997-11-24 | 1999-11-23 | Food.Com | Internet online order method and apparatus |
US6173210B1 (en) * | 1998-03-02 | 2001-01-09 | Northeast Equipment, Inc. | Apparatus and method for selecting a mechanical seal |
CA2323752A1 (en) * | 1998-03-02 | 1999-09-10 | Northeast Equipment, Inc. D/B/A Delta Mechanical Seals | Apparatus and method for selecting a mechanical seal |
CA2233433C (en) | 1998-03-27 | 2007-07-31 | Mold-Masters Limited | Injection molding cylindrical manifold insert and method |
US6912529B1 (en) * | 1998-04-01 | 2005-06-28 | Multex Systems, Inc. | Method and system for storing and retrieving documents |
US6167383A (en) | 1998-09-22 | 2000-12-26 | Dell Usa, Lp | Method and apparatus for providing customer configured machines at an internet site |
US6341271B1 (en) * | 1998-11-13 | 2002-01-22 | General Electric Company | Inventory management system and method |
US6594706B1 (en) * | 2000-02-25 | 2003-07-15 | Orbcomm Llc | Method for global routing of electronic messages by encoding an originator's indica with identification of a corresponding service provider from stored database in a gateway control center |
CA2450573A1 (en) | 2000-07-27 | 2002-02-07 | Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. | Method and apparatus for configuring, ordering and managing the fabrication in a factory of an injection molding machine apparatus using a distributed computing system |
-
2000
- 2000-06-16 US US09/595,154 patent/US6675055B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-08-22 DE DE10041049A patent/DE10041049A1/en not_active Withdrawn
-
2001
- 2001-06-18 JP JP2002510244A patent/JP4846179B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-06-18 EP EP01938493A patent/EP1364323A2/en not_active Ceased
- 2001-06-18 AU AU2001264167A patent/AU2001264167B2/en not_active Expired
- 2001-06-18 BR BR0112180-4A patent/BR0112180A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2001-06-18 WO PCT/IB2001/001072 patent/WO2001096078A2/en active Application Filing
- 2001-06-18 CN CN200710153120.5A patent/CN101127057A/en active Pending
- 2001-06-18 AU AU6416701A patent/AU6416701A/en active Pending
- 2001-06-18 KR KR1020027017192A patent/KR20030028484A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2001-06-18 CA CA002412341A patent/CA2412341A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2001-06-18 CN CNB018128394A patent/CN100350380C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
2003
- 2003-10-16 US US10/687,441 patent/US20040083016A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2003-11-21 US US10/720,017 patent/US7236841B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
-
2006
- 2006-12-08 US US11/608,396 patent/US7565221B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
-
2009
- 2009-02-17 US US12/372,177 patent/US7877163B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US5539650A (en) | 1992-06-12 | 1996-07-23 | Hehl; Karl | Knowledge based method of controlling an injection molding machine |
WO1998052144A1 (en) | 1997-05-12 | 1998-11-19 | Metrologic Instruments, Inc. | Web-enabled system and method for designing and manufacturing laser scanners |
Non-Patent Citations (2)
Title |
---|
"Tooling time saver", BRITISH PLASTICS AND RUBBER, January 1994 (1994-01-01), pages 26 - 28 |
See also references of EP1364323A2 |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7272618B1 (en) | 2002-01-30 | 2007-09-18 | Emerson Power Transmission Manufacturing Lp | Method and apparatus for automated information retrieval and component ordering |
CN104551579A (en) * | 2014-12-29 | 2015-04-29 | 东莞康佳模具塑胶有限公司 | Injection mold manufacturing method based on CAD/CAE/CAM and products |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
US20090157526A1 (en) | 2009-06-18 |
AU6416701A (en) | 2001-12-24 |
CA2412341A1 (en) | 2001-12-20 |
BR0112180A (en) | 2004-07-20 |
US20040083016A1 (en) | 2004-04-29 |
EP1364323A2 (en) | 2003-11-26 |
JP2004510598A (en) | 2004-04-08 |
KR20030028484A (en) | 2003-04-08 |
JP4846179B2 (en) | 2011-12-28 |
DE10041049A1 (en) | 2002-01-03 |
US7236841B2 (en) | 2007-06-26 |
US7565221B2 (en) | 2009-07-21 |
CN100350380C (en) | 2007-11-21 |
US20040158340A1 (en) | 2004-08-12 |
CN1471681A (en) | 2004-01-28 |
US7877163B2 (en) | 2011-01-25 |
WO2001096078A3 (en) | 2003-09-04 |
CN101127057A (en) | 2008-02-20 |
AU2001264167B2 (en) | 2007-09-06 |
US20070083348A1 (en) | 2007-04-12 |
US6675055B1 (en) | 2004-01-06 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US6675055B1 (en) | Method and apparatus for an automated injection molding configuring and manufacturing system | |
AU2001264167A1 (en) | Method and apparatus for an automated injection molding configuring and manufacturing system | |
CN101273352A (en) | System and method for intelligent product configuration and price quotation | |
CN103890769A (en) | System and method for electronic commerce and fabrication of 3D parts | |
JP2004504653A (en) | Method and system for facilitating electronic circuit and chip design using remotely located resources | |
US6725112B1 (en) | Method, system and storage medium for optimizing a product design | |
US20010049644A1 (en) | Method for customizing and purchasing a tire | |
US20020128944A1 (en) | Public hub employing a trusted agent to facilitate the exchange of commodities | |
WO2006073543A2 (en) | A system and method of processing entitlement rules, offering and delivering digital content | |
WO2003050730A2 (en) | Customized customer design, development and ordering system | |
EP2472421A1 (en) | A method and system for determining an alternative configuration of a molding machine component and presenting such alternative configuration to a customer | |
CA2450573A1 (en) | Method and apparatus for configuring, ordering and managing the fabrication in a factory of an injection molding machine apparatus using a distributed computing system | |
Singh et al. | Computer aided design of gating system for a die-casting die | |
US6766205B1 (en) | Method, system and storage medium for providing network based optimization tools | |
US20110022493A1 (en) | Method and System for Determining a Hot Runner Component Configuration and Presenting Same to a Customer | |
JP2001243292A (en) | System for receiving order via network and distributing production information | |
WO2011071591A1 (en) | Computer system configured to search for match between capabilities of used molding-system assembly and requirements of refurbished molding-system assembly | |
US20020161656A1 (en) | Method and system for identifying product specifications | |
Wilkes et al. | Integration of instruments and a laboratory information management system at the information level: An inductively coupled plasma spectrometer | |
Rodgers | Computer-Aided Design, Analysis, Manufacturing and Testing Techniques as Applied to Plastic Part and Mold Development | |
CA2311594A1 (en) | System and method for offering goods and/or services on an electronic medium | |
WO2001073605A2 (en) | Method and apparatus for enabling bulk loading of data |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AK | Designated states |
Kind code of ref document: A2 Designated state(s): AE AG AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY BZ CA CH CN CO CR CU CZ DE DK DM DZ EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MA MD MG MK MN MW MX MZ NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT TZ UA UG US UZ VN YU ZA ZW |
|
AL | Designated countries for regional patents |
Kind code of ref document: A2 Designated state(s): GH GM KE LS MW MZ SD SL SZ TZ UG ZW AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE TR BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG |
|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application | ||
DFPE | Request for preliminary examination filed prior to expiration of 19th month from priority date (pct application filed before 20040101) | ||
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2412341 Country of ref document: CA |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2001264167 Country of ref document: AU |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: JP Ref document number: 2002 510244 Kind code of ref document: A Format of ref document f/p: F |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 1020027017192 Country of ref document: KR |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 2001938493 Country of ref document: EP |
|
WWE | Wipo information: entry into national phase |
Ref document number: 018128394 Country of ref document: CN |
|
WWP | Wipo information: published in national office |
Ref document number: 1020027017192 Country of ref document: KR |
|
REG | Reference to national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: 8642 |
|
WWP | Wipo information: published in national office |
Ref document number: 2001938493 Country of ref document: EP |