Patent ID: 6171541
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: B29B,B29C,B29K

Abstract:
A method for producing a molded article comprising the steps of:removing a molded article from a mold while said molded article retains an amount of heat;said removing step comprises placing said :molded article in a take-off device and withdrawing said take-off device with said molded article therein from between mold halves of said mold;moving a cooling pin towards said take-off device and inserting said cooling pin into said molded article immediately after said take-off device and said molded article have been withdrawn from between said mold halves, said inserting step comprising placing a tip portion of said cooling pin in close proximity to and spaced from a dome portion of said molded article; andapplying a flow of cooling fluid directly to said dome portion via the tip portion of said cooling pin to substantially prevent crystallinity in said dome portion.