Mixing element having projections defining channels of varying width and depth for extrusion operations
AssigneeCase Western Reserve University
InventorsVivek Pandey, Sidney Carson, Joao Maia
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Abstract
A mixing element for an extruder screw having a width extending in an x-direction of an x-y-z coordinate system, a length extending in a y-direction, and a thickness extending in a z-direction. The mixing element includes a base defining a passage extending along an axis in the y-direction for receiving the extruder screw. Projections extend radially outward from the base and define channels therebetween. The width and the depth of each channel vary along the length of the channel.
Claims9
A mixing element for a pair of extruder screws having a width extending in an x-direction of an x-y-z coordinate system, a length extending in a y-direction, and a depth extending in a z-direction, comprising:
- a pair of integrally formed bases each defining a passage extending along an axis in the y-direction for receiving one of the extruder screws, projections extending radially outward from each base and defining channels between adjacent projections and having a length in the y-direction bounded by an inlet and an outlet for polymer flow, the width and the depth of each channel varying along the length of the channel.
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