Injection unit positioning apparatus
US11534947B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C45/5008
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for aligning an outlet of an injection unit with an inlet of a mold mounted between platens of a molding machine includes a positioning assembly interconnecting the injection unit to the molding machine. The positioning assembly includes a first translation assembly configured to engender a first movement of the injection unit outlet along a translation plane, and a second translation assembly configured to engender a second movement of the injection unit outlet along the translation plane. The positioning assembly further includes a brake assembly extending between the first translation assembly and the second translation assembly. The brake assembly is configured to selectively create a compressive force between the first and second translation assemblies to maintain the position of the injection unit outlet.
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