Automatic sub-mold changer
US5246362A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/1796
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic sub-mold changer for use in an injection molding machine having a pair of molds in which sub-molds are detachably installed in an open state of the molds includes a sub-mold stock device for stocking plural sub-molds therein, the sub-mold stock device being spaced from the pair of molds on the injection molding machine. An arm device having an end portion which carries chucks to which the sub-molds are detachably affixed is movable between a first position juxtaposed to the sub-mold stock device and a second position juxtaposed to the pair of molds on the injection molding machine.
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