Injection molding machine and method
US6328552A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C45/4005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A generic mold base for an injection molding machine to permit the production of multiple parts from the same mold base. The mold base has mold insert receiving sections in which the mold insert sections are removably mounted. The mold insert sections are held in position by tapered wedges. Multiple sprue openings are provided in the upper mold base section to accommodate different mold insert designs. Accessability openings are provided in each mold base section to accommodate different water passage designs of different mold inserts.
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