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Title:
MODULAR MANDREL FOR A MOLDING SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/085868
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A mandrel for a molding system includes a support structure formed in a generally closed loop shape. The support structure is formed of a plurality of discrete segments coupled together. The number of discrete segments is increasable or reducible to change the overall geometry of the closed loop shape. The mandrel may be part of a molding system that includes a mandrel surface that closely fits about the outer surface of the mandrel body. The mandrel surface is formed of a plurality of discrete toothed segments that form a generally closed loop shape.

Inventors:
FOSTER RANDY C (US)
DIEFENDERFER RANDALL R (US)
KAMSICKAS MICHAEL M (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/067682
Publication Date:
October 02, 2014
Filing Date:
December 04, 2012
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Assignee:
DAYCO IP HOLDINGS LLC (US)
FOSTER RANDY C (US)
DIEFENDERFER RANDALL R (US)
KAMSICKAS MICHAEL M (US)
International Classes:
B28B5/00
Foreign References:
US5266137A1993-11-30
US5292474A1994-03-08
US5350139A1994-09-27
Other References:
See also references of EP 2788162A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
LEVY, Mark P. et al. (10050 Innovation DriveSuite 40, Dayton OH, US)
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