Removal apparatus for removing a mold section from a molded part
US5622736A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C37/0003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus 10 for removing a mold section C from a molded part M. The apparatus 10 includes a base frame 11 supporting a driver 12 and a power supply, and a support member 16 for engagement with the molded part M. The driver 12 is engaged with and driven by the power supply M. The support member 16 has a clamping station for receiving and clamping the mold section C engaged with the molded part M. The clamping station 20 also has an open position for receiving the mold section C engaged with the molded part, and a closed position in which the mold section and molded part are clamped within the clamping station. The clamping station 20 further includes a heater 44, to assist with partial heating of the molded part M and mold section C prior to removal of the molded part. A removal station 22 for receiving the mold section C following removal from engagement with the molded part M is also provided, as is a force rod member 13 for engagement with the mold section, which is operated by the driver 12 for movement between the clamping and removal stations 20, 22 during removal of the mold section from the molded part.
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