Patent ID: 6902119
Filing Date: 2005-06-07
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. A distribution manifold for molten plastic material comprising: an elongated metallic body having a pair of opposite ends presenting exterior end surfaces, said body further having a series of injection nozzles spaced alone the length of the body, and passages within the body for supplying molten plastic material to the nozzles; and heating mechanism for the body including a pair of end heating devices attached to said exterior end surfaces in heat exchange relationship with said opposite ends of the body, said series of nozzles including an outboard nozzle at each end of the body and an inboard nozzle beside each outboard nozzle, said nozzles each having a discharge passage with a central axis, said manifold body having a pair of opposite end portions extending from the central axis of the passages of the inboard nozzles outwardly to the corresponding ends of the body, further comprising a pair of supports engaging the bottom of the manifold body in heat transfer relationship therewith, one of said supports being located in each end portion of the body, further comprising an isolating slot extending transversely through the body in each end portion thereof above the corresponding support.