Self-centering molding apparatus
US5449282A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C45/0416
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-centering molding apparatus 10 for forming molded products including a first mold portion 14 and a second mold portion 15 together forming a mold cavity 16 for receiving molding material forming the molded product M. The first mold portion 14 has an alignment member 18 in fluid communication with the mold cavity 16 and for alignment and engagement with an injection press P for injecting molding material into the apparatus 10. The first mold portion 14 is adapted for self-centering, mating engagement with the second mold portion 15. The second mold portion 15 has a multi-section mold assembly 22, a support plate 24 and an operating assembly 26. The multi-section mold assembly 22 is adapted for self-centering, mating engagement with the first mold portion 14 and the operating assembly 26, and is supported on and engaged with the support plate 24 for opening and closing the multi-section mold assembly for accessing a molded product M supported within the mold cavity 16 . The support plate 24 is engaged with the operating assembly 26 and movable with respect to the second mold portion 15 to open the multi-section mold assembly 22 for accessing the molded product M within the mol…
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