Patent ID: 6592351
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
An extrusion line system capable of simultaneous running and retooling, said system comprising:(a) an extrusion device adapted to generate a flow of extruded product; (b) a first production portion adapted to receive said flow of extruded product, said first production portion comprising: (i) a first sizing apparatus adapted to shape said flow of extruded product; and (ii) a first cooling device adapted to cool said first sizing apparatus; (c) a second production portion located a distance from said extrusion device, said second production portion comprising: (i) a second sizing apparatus, said second sizing apparatus adapted to shape said flow of extruded product when placed in proper contact with said extrusion device; and (ii) a second cooling device adapted to cool said second sizing apparatus; and (d) a turret device, said turret device having an upper surface adapted to rotate about a central point of said upper surface through at least a first and second position, said turret device having located on said upper surface said first and second production portions, said first and second production portions positioned on said upper surface such that when said turret device is in said first position said first production portion may be used with said extrusion device, and when said turret device is in said second position said second production portion may be used with said extrusion device.