Patent ID: 6979189
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for adjusting the dimensions of extruded thermoplastic component, said apparatus comprising: a member mounted on a fixture, the member configured for receiving the thermoplastic component exiting the fixture wherein the member is further comprised of an outer member with a first and second leg, and an inner member, the inner and outer members including an upper surface and a shaping means opposed the upper surface for adjusting the dimensions of the component exiting the fixture, the shaping means comprising a finger outwardly extending from the inner and outer members wherein the finger of the inner and outer members includes an elliptical crown for contact with the thermoplastic component, the inner member being slidably disposed between the first leg and second leg of the outer member; means for selectively modifying the configuration of the member from a first position to a second position so that as the thermoplastic component is received by the member a dimension of the thermoplastic component is modified.