20240017460. AIR RING FOR BLOWN-FILM EXTRUSION APPARATUS simplified abstract (Unknown Organization)
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AIR RING FOR BLOWN-FILM EXTRUSION APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Daniel R. Joseph of Arlington TX (US)
Joshua S. Powell of Arlington TX (US)
Adrian M. Hawk of Fort Worth TX (US)
AIR RING FOR BLOWN-FILM EXTRUSION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240017460 titled 'AIR RING FOR BLOWN-FILM EXTRUSION APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an air ring with a main body that allows pressurized air to enter. The main body has a circular interior that is unobstructed vertically. A forming-cone assembly is placed inside the main body and has a passage through which pressurized air exits the air ring to impinge upon a polymer tube. The forming-cone assembly is secured in the main body by fasteners that are accessible from above, and the assembly can be removed vertically without removing other components.
- The air ring has a main body that allows pressurized air to enter.
- The main body has a circular interior that is unobstructed vertically.
- A forming-cone assembly is placed inside the main body.
- The forming-cone assembly has a passage for pressurized air to exit and impinge upon a polymer tube.
- The forming-cone assembly is secured in the main body by fasteners.
- The fasteners and forming-cone assembly are accessible and removable from above.
- Other components of the air ring do not need to be removed for the assembly to be lifted vertically.
Potential Applications:
- This air ring technology can be used in the manufacturing of polymer tubes, such as plastic pipes or hoses.
- It can be applied in industries that require precise control of air flow and impingement on polymer materials.
Problems Solved:
- The air ring provides a way to direct pressurized air onto a polymer tube in a controlled manner.
- The unobstructed vertical interior allows for easy access and removal of the forming-cone assembly without disassembling other components.
Benefits:
- The air ring design simplifies the assembly and disassembly process, reducing maintenance time and effort.
- The ability to access and remove the forming-cone assembly from above improves efficiency and convenience.
- The controlled impingement of pressurized air ensures consistent quality and performance of the polymer tube production.
Original Abstract Submitted
an air ring has a main body including a plenum through which pressurized air enters the air ring, the main body including a generally circular interior that is unobstructed vertically above the main body. a generally circular forming-cone assembly is received in the generally circular interior of the main body, and includes at least one annular lip defining a passage through which pressurized air from the plenum exits the air ring for impingement upon the polymer tube. a plurality of fasteners secure the forming-cone assembly in the interior of the main body, the fasteners and forming-cone assembly being unobstructed vertically above the air ring, wherein the fasteners are accessible from vertically above the air ring and the forming-cone assembly is removable from the main body by vertical lifting without removal of other components from the air ring.