Patent ID: 6139812
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: B29B,B29C,B29K,B29L,Y10S

Abstract:
A crystallizing machine for processing a thermoplastic workpiece having an opening or mouth at one end comprising in combination:a plurality of plugs carried by a transport member, each of said plugs designed for insertion into and engagement with the mouth of the workpiece to solely support the workpiece in an upright position, said plurality of plugs and transport member carrying the workpieces through the crystallizing process steps;a plurality of heat sources for applying heat to the workpieces sufficient to heat the workpieces to a temperature at which the thermoplastic crystallizes;a plurality of cooling sources for cooling the heated thermoplastic after crystallization; anda disengagement member for removing each of the workpieces from each of said plugs after cooling.