Patent · US Expired

Stack mold with insulated runner

US5069615A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 4, 1990
Grant dateDec 3, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2101/12
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stack mold apparatus for forming plastic articles is described. The apparatus includes an insulated runner system for delivering molten plastic material to the mold spaces for forming the parts. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for ejecting the solidified material of the runner when it becomes necessary to change the plastic material being used. In a first embodiment, the ejector mechanism has a pair of movable plates that form part of the central mold portion of the stack mold. In a second embodiment, the ejector mechanism has a movable plate, forming half of the central mold portion, having sucker pins and ejector bars incorporated therein.

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