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Platen with integrated rotary plate

US11230040B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2017
Grant dateJan 25, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C45/1615
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A platen apparatus for supporting a mold portion in an injection molding machine includes a platen body and a mold mounting face adjacent a front of the platen body for supporting a mold half. The mold mounting face includes a rotary central surface that is rotatable about an axis relative to the platen body and a fixed peripheral surface that is fixed relative to the platen body. The peripheral surface is disposed about a periphery of the central surface. The central surface and the peripheral surface are alignable in a common vertical plane.

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