Abstract: The various embodiments of the present invention provide a manufacturing process of a threaded coupler through implementation of reduced machining and production assembly. The method comprises mixing of pellets of a plastic polymer and resin to create a base material. The base material is melted and then processed through an injection moulding machine in which the base material is poured in a mould cavity of piping shape and a counter pressure is applied on the molten base material to hold the threaded coupler shape. The cooling and ejecting the threaded coupler from the injection moulding machine. The said process allows an elimination of multiple machining operations followed in the convention procedures due to which a production rate has been increased up to 2 times. The said process also removes any waste generation thus saving a cost of material procurement and also increase tensile strength of the threaded coupler leading to long lasting coupling solutions. FIG. 1
Claims:1. A manufacturing process of a threaded coupler through implementation of reduced machining and production assembly comprising the steps of:
Converting PVC resin to pellets to create a base material; feeding to hopper of injection moulding machine,
processing and melting of a molten base material in an injection moulding machine;
Injecting the molten base material in a mould cavity of piping shape;
applying a pressure to hold the threaded coupler shape;
cooling and ejecting the threaded coupler from the injection moulding machine.
2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plastic polymer is primarily an Un plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) material.
3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mould cavity comprises a smooth frontal section and a grooved section to create a grooved coupler as an output.
4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mould cavity is modulated to increase and decrease a size of coupler, a thickness of coupler and number of grooves in the coupler.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
The embodiments herein generally relate to a mechanical apparatus manufacturing process and particularly relates to a novel process of manufacturing a mechanical coupler.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
A threaded coupling (or coupler) assembled with Column pipe used in Borewell application is a very short length of pipe with a socket at one or both ends that allows two pipes fasten together.
Generally, manufacturing a threaded coupler is a four-step process including mixing of resign materials of polymerized material (PVC). The mixing is followed by extrusion of materials in a pipe form followed by machining of the pipe in a coupler design. The coupler is then grooved and threaded from two sides to allow a fixation of pipe in the threaded coupler.
Few prior arts attempt faster production of threaded couplers. One of such prior arts discloses A method for providing joint design data for a joint configured to couple a first object to a second object. The method comprises acquisition of joint parameter data regarding the first object and the second object using a data acquisition device, transmission of the joint parameter data to a controller and generation of joint design data based on the joint parameter data using the controller for production of the coupler in an efficient manner.
However, the prior arts fail to provide a production method and system which can reduce a production time and increases a production rate with improvement in the threaded coupler’s physical properties.
In the view of foregoing, there is a need for a manufacturing process of a threaded coupler with improved production rate.
The above-mentioned shortcomings, disadvantages and problems are addressed herein, as detailed below.
OBJECT OF INVENTION
The primary embodiment of the present invention is to provide a manufacturing process of a threaded coupler with improved production rate.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a manufacturing process of a threaded coupler with enhanced physical properties and requirement of lower machine assembly for the manufacturing.
These and other objects and advantages of the embodiments herein will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
The various embodiments of the present invention provide a manufacturing process of a threaded coupler through implementation of reduced machining and production assembly. The method comprises converting PVC resin into pellets to create a base material. The base material is fed to hopper of injection moulding machine, then melted and the same melted material is injected in a mould cavity of piping shape and a counter pressure is applied on the molten base material to hold the threaded coupler shape. The cooling and ejecting the coupler from the injection moulding machine.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the plastic polymer is primarily an Un plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) material.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mould cavity comprises a smooth frontal section and a grooved section to create a grooved coupler as an output.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mould cavity is modulated to increase and decrease a size of coupler, a thickness of coupler and number of grooves in the coupler.
These and other aspects of the embodiments here in will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The other objects, features and advantages will occur to those skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 illustrates a method for producing a uPVC threaded coupler, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2a-2c illustrates a front view, a side perspective and a cross-section view respectively of the threaded coupler, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific embodiments that may be practiced is shown by way of illustration. The embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments and it is to be understood that the logical, mechanical and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.
FIG. 1 illustrates a method for producing a threaded coupler, according to one embodiment of the present invention. With respect to FIG. 1, the method comprises mixing of pellets of a plastic polymer and resin to create a base material (101). The base material is melted and then processed through an injection moulding machine in which the base material is poured in a mould cavity of piping shape and a counter pressure is applied on the molten base material to hold the coupler shape (102). The cooling and ejecting the threaded coupler from the injection moulding machine (103).
FIG. 2a-2c illustrates a front view, a side perspective and a cross-section view respectively of the threaded coupler, according to one embodiment of the present invention. With respect to FIG. 2a-2c, the threaded coupler 200 comprises a smooth frontal surface 201 and an outer surface 202 while the inner surface 203 comprises a plurality of the grooves. The grooves’ size and number are provided as per a mating pipe member to be coupled using the said the coupler. The size and number of the grooves is increased or decreased by changing a size, shape and number of grooves in mould provided in the injection moulding machine.
The said process allows an elimination of multiple machining operations followed in the convention procedures due to which a production rate has been increased up to 2 times. The said process also removes any waste generation thus saving a cost of material procurement and also increase tensile strength of the coupler leading to strong and long lasting coupling for piping solutions.
It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the claims.
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| 1 | 202041044813-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [14-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-14 |
| 2 | 202041044813-PROOF OF RIGHT [14-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-14 |
| 3 | 202041044813-POWER OF AUTHORITY [14-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-14 |
| 4 | 202041044813-FORM 1 [14-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-14 |
| 5 | 202041044813-DRAWINGS [14-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-14 |
| 6 | 202041044813-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [14-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-14 |
| 7 | 202041044813-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [14-10-2020(online)].pdf | 2020-10-14 |
| 8 | 202041044813-Abstract_14-10-2020.jpg | 2020-10-14 |
| 9 | 202041044813-FORM 18 [05-09-2024(online)].pdf | 2024-09-05 |
| 10 | 202041044813-RELEVANT DOCUMENTS [23-04-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-04-23 |
| 11 | 202041044813-POA [23-04-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-04-23 |
| 12 | 202041044813-FORM 13 [23-04-2025(online)].pdf | 2025-04-23 |