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Multiple-shot method of molding plastic products
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Inventors: Hauser, David A.; Parrott, Thomas J.;
Assignee: Keystone Consolidated Industries, Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Primary Examiner: Hoag; W. E.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Allegretti, Newitt, Witcoff & McAndrews
An improved method for molding a unitary molded product comprised of three separate plastic materials includes the first step of molding the generally highest melting point, most abrasive, most viscous plastic material to mold a first form. Subsequently, the next generally lower melting point material is molded using the first form as a mold. Finally, the generally lowest melting point material is molded. By molding in a designated order, it is possible to mold a single product comprised of multiple plastic materials without having the materials bleed into one another. Additionally, a variety of materials having distinct melting points may be used to make a unitary molded product. |
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION What is claimed is: 1.
An improved method for manufacture of a unitary molded product of multiple plastic materials said product including a first material forming a base and defining indicia, a second material surrounding the outside of the base and surrounding, but not covering the indicia, and a third material within the base, said method comprising, in combination, the steps of: (a) selecting a first translucent material from a group consisting of polycarbonates having a melting point range of 500-600 deg.
F.
; (b) molding the first selected material into a solid base using a plastic molding process with the base having an inside and an outside with raised indicia; (c) selecting a second opaque material from a group consisting of polyethlene, nylon and other plastics having a melting point of 350-500 deg.
F.
; (d) molding the second material to form a solid, two-material, unitary form utilizing the molded product of step (b) at least in part as the mold form to surround the outside of the first material except for the indicia; (e) selecting a third transparent material from a group consisting of acrylic and other plastics having a melting point of about 425 deg.
F.
and less; and (f) molding the third material to form a solid, three-material, unitary product utilizing the molded product of step (d) at least in part as the mold form, said third material at least in part being formed against the inside of said base, said molding the third material including forming a projection integral with the exposed portion of the third material whereby said projection may be adapted to serve as a light pipe for lighting said indicia or as a mechanical actuator.
Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to an improved method for molding a unitary product comprised of multiple plastic materials.
Push buttons for the control mechanism of various electrical products and applicances, such as radios and the like, are often molded of plastic material
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