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Abstract

A core rod assembly for injection blow molding machines comprising a plurality of hollow core rods each of which has a closed end and an open end which is threaded on a core rod spool that is telescopically received in a core rod body such that the core rod and core rod spool has limited longitudinal movement relative to the core rod body for the purpose of permitting blow air to be provided for blowing a parison on the core rod. A tube extends through an opening in each core rod spool and the opening core rod and the spool has laterally extending passages communicating with the exterior of the spool. The passages are connected to spaced passages of a manifold by bellows type adaptors such that temperature control fluid such as liquid or air can be circulated through the tube and thereafter about the tube to cool the core rod. The bellows type adaptors provide a seal which accommodates the limited longitudinal movement between the spool and the body without the need for dynamic seals or bulky hoses so that a greater number of molds may be utilized in side by side relation.

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