Apparatus for injecting molten metal into a die cast machine and methods and control systems for cooling the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9744590
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14273268

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An apparatus for injecting molten metal into a die cast machine is provided. The apparatus includes a molten metal reservoir having a first open end in fluid communication with a die casting mold and a second open end. The molten metal reservoir includes at least one first cooling fluid path positioned about at least a portion of an outer surface of the molten metal reservoir and in thermal contact with the molten metal reservoir. The apparatus further includes a plunger sized to fit within the second open end. The plunger includes a plunger tip and a second cooling fluid path defined within the plunger tip and in thermal contact with the molten metal reservoir. A plurality of thermal actuators are also provided. Each of the plurality of thermal actuators controls a volume of cooling fluid flowing through one first cooling fluid path of the at least one first cooling fluid path or the second cooling fluid path.

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  • HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
De, Neff Robert C Bellefontaine, US 2 0
Hider, Tim Minster, US 2 3
Homan, Shane New Bremen, US 1 0
Schroeder, Karl Columbus Grove, US 22 107
Stasiak, Tom Troy, US 1 0
Whitmore, Don Wapakoneta, US 1 0

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