Injection molding method and apparatus having improved detachable clamping unit with horizontal booking dies
US6626659B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/1795
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A molding method and apparatus is shown which utilizes a plasticizing or injection unit in combination with a horizontal booking press having a first or moveable mold platen carrying a first portion of a mold or molds, and a second, or fixable, door platen carrying a second portion of a mold or molds. The door platen swings open and closed on a hinge, and is fixable in its closed position. When the moveable mold platen is in its′ closed position adjacent the fixed position of the door platen, a mold cavity is formed by the first and second portions of the mold or molds, and material is injected into the mold cavity.
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