公开(公告)号：US07229578B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US10487515

申请日：2002-07-25

Applicant: Daniel R. Johnson ,  Andrew G. Yorde

Inventor： Daniel R. Johnson ,  Andrew G. Yorde

IPC: B29C44/06 ,  B29D22/00

CPC classification number: B29C44/04 ,  B29C44/14 ,  B29C44/583 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29C45/14688 ,  B29C45/1704 ,  B29C2049/4667 ,  Y10T428/1376

Abstract: The present invention relates to light weight molded plastic articles and methods of making same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a hollow-core, foamed-plastic, film-laminate article utilizing convention gas assisted molding apparatus with corresponding high production rate capabilities. The resulting film-laminate, hollow-core, foamed-plastic part comprises a class A show-face surface. The method comprises formation of a porous mass of molten plastic in the mold cavity containing the laminate. The molten plastic is cored out or hollowed by injection of gas into the mold cavity.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及轻质成型塑料制品及其制造方法。 更具体地说，本发明涉及利用具有相应高生产率能力的常规气体辅助成型设备制造中空芯，泡沫塑料薄膜层压制品的方法。 所得到的膜 - 层压板，中空芯，泡沫塑料部件包括A级表面。 该方法包括在包含层压板的模腔中形成多孔熔融塑料块。 熔融塑料通过将气体注入模具腔而被压出或中空。

公开(公告)号：US06592173B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-15

申请号：US10173173

申请日：2002-06-18

Applicant: William H. Hardgrove ,  Hiroaki Yamamoto ,  Michael A. Swartz ,  Andrew G. Yorde

Inventor： William H. Hardgrove ,  Hiroaki Yamamoto ,  Michael A. Swartz ,  Andrew G. Yorde

IPC: B60A2700

CPC classification number: B29C45/1418 ,  B29C2045/14901 ,  B29C2045/14909 ,  B29L2031/3044 ,  B60R2019/1833 ,  Y10T428/24174

Abstract: Methods for making fused film-plastic parts and parts made thereby are disclosed. The paint film covered parts include a show surface section with a paint film laminate overlying the plastic substrate of this section of the part to provide the desired aesthetic appeal. An attachment flange section of the part is provided and is usually hidden from sight when the part is assembled to the auto or truck body structure. The flange serves as a location at which clamps, bolts, rivets or the like can support or attach to the auto to truck structure. A raised portion, such as a boss section, is provided intermediate the show surface section and the attachment flange. This boss is adapted for contiguous or closed spaced positioning adjacent the auto or truck structural part. The boss is completely covered by the paint film with the paint film terminating along the attachment flange.

公开(公告)号：US06436329B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09253667

申请日：1999-02-19

Applicant: William H. Hardgrove ,  Hiroaki Yamamoto ,  Michael A. Swartz ,  Andrew G. Yorde

Inventor： William H. Hardgrove ,  Hiroaki Yamamoto ,  Michael A. Swartz ,  Andrew G. Yorde

IPC: B29C4514

CPC classification number: B29C45/1418 ,  B29C2045/14901 ,  B29C2045/14909 ,  B29L2031/3044 ,  B60R2019/1833 ,  Y10T428/24174

Abstract: Methods for making fused film-plastic parts and parts made thereby are disclosed. The paint film covered parts include a show surface section with a paint film laminate overlying the plastic substrate of this section of the part to provide the desired aesthetic appeal. An attachment flange section of the part is provided and is usually hidden from sight when the part is assembled to the auto or truck body structure. The flange serves as a location at which clamps, bolts, rivets or the like can support or attach to the auto to truck structure. A raised portion, such as a boss section, is provided intermediate the show surface section and the attachment flange. This boss is adapted for contiguous or closed spaced positioning adjacent the auto or truck structural part. The boss is completely covered by the paint film with the paint film terminating along the attachment flange.

公开(公告)号：US20090134549A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US12086316

申请日：2006-11-15

Applicant: Hiroaki Yamamoto ,  William H. Hardgrove ,  Rick A. Lee ,  Andrew G. Yorde ,  Lynn K. Yorde

Inventor： Hiroaki Yamamoto ,  William H. Hardgrove ,  Rick A. Lee ,  Andrew G. Yorde ,  Lynn K. Yorde

IPC: B29C45/16

CPC classification number: B29C45/14196 ,  B29C45/0025 ,  B29C45/34 ,  B29C45/401 ,  B29L2031/3005 ,  B29L2031/3044

Abstract: An improved molding apparatus and method of use thereof that inhibits unsightly blemishes that may be formed in molded plastic parts in caused by confined crevices of the molding apparatus. A mold cavity is formed by at least two mold portions and one of said mold portions has a molten plastic flow diverter positioned adjacent the confined crevice. The charge of molten plastic is injected into said cavity such that a portion of the charge of plastic flows over the diverter and into the confined crevice of the mold cavity. The diverter creates a narrow restriction adjacent the crevice such that the mold cavity has a larger cross-sectional area on either side of the diverter.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的成型装置及其使用方法，其抑制由模制装置的狭窄缝隙引起的模制塑料部件中形成的难看的瑕疵。 模腔由至少两个模具部分形成，并且所述模具部分中的一个具有邻近封闭缝隙定位的熔融塑料流动分流器。 将熔融塑料的电荷注入所述空腔中，使得塑料装料的一部分流过分流器并进入模腔的有限缝隙。 分流器在缝隙附近产生窄的限制，使得模腔在分流器的任一侧具有较大的横截面积。

公开(公告)号：US06277319B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-21

申请号：US09252744

申请日：1999-02-19

Applicant: William H. Hardgrove ,  Michael A. Swartz ,  Andrew G. Yorde

Inventor： William H. Hardgrove ,  Michael A. Swartz ,  Andrew G. Yorde

IPC: B23K2616

Abstract: A method and apparatus for laser trimming a shaped plastic workpiece use a laser beam positioned and directed by a robotic arm traveling along a pre-programmed path to trim the edges of a workpiece held against a positioning block. Preferably, the positioning block includes a laser beam capturing channel comprising suction holes for removing smoke generated by the ablation and burning of the plastic so as to minimize the risk of smoke damage to the workpiece and to remove soot and vapors from the work area. At the same time, laser beams are inhibited form reflecting back off the block onto the workpiece by positioning the channel under the workpiece and along the predetermined cutting path.