Abstract:
In a traditional split mold insert significant load pressures can be exerted on top and bottom projecting portions of the insert during the mold opening stage. Provided is a split mold insert and a mold stack incorporating the same.The split mold insert (214) for defining, at least partially, a neck area of a preform suitable for blow molding into a final-shaped article, in particular, is provided. The split mold insert (214) comprises a body (402) having (i) a cavity defining portion (404) for defining, in use, a portion of the neck area and (ii) a top projecting portion (406) and a bottom projecting portion (408) located at opposite sides of the body (402), a first female taper portion (410) associated with the top projecting portion (406), a second female taper portion (412) associated with the bottom projecting portion (408), the first female taper portion (410) and the second female taper portion (412) for cooperating, in use, with a first male taper (209) of a first mold component (208b) and a second male taper (203) of a second mold component (202), respectively, for aligning the body (402) into an operational configuration.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a compensating retaining member for use with a molding system and the molding system incorporating same. A retaining structure (116, 116a, 116b) for use in a molding system, the retaining structure (116, 116a, 116b) configured to cooperate with a slide (112) that is configured to receive, in use, a split mold insert (114) coupled to the slide (112), is provided. The retaining structure (116, 116a, 116b) comprises a body (902, 1002) defining a relief element (904, 1004, 1004a) configured to provide a degree of flexibility to the body (902, 1002).
Abstract:
According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a molding apparatus that includes a member of a mold insert stack (100). The member defines a molding surface that provides a portion of a molding cavity (101). The member also defines a first bayonet (182A) having a camming surface (183) at a free end thereof for sake of cooperating, in use, with a socket (184, 284, 384) and a spring-arm (193, 293, 393) to provide a quick-coupling therebetween.
Abstract:
To facilitate cleaning of melt channels in a runner system (102) in a centre-section carrier (20) or the like, a multi-piece interface adaptor (114, 116, 118) is detailed in FIG. 4. A male portion (114) of the interface adaptor (112) is securely coupled to the runner system (102) to extend the melt channel (63) thereof. The male portion (114) preferably includes a branching feature (124) that splits melt flow into opposing directions to feed distinct nozzles (60, 62). A female portion (116) of the interface adaptor includes bores (140, 142) that align with the branching feature (124, 134, 136) and support the mounting of nozzles (60, 62) therein. The female portion (116) is fixedly secured within the carrier (20). The male portion (114) and the female portion (116) are slidably engageable with one another along sealing surfaces (130, 220). At system operating temperatures, effective operational sealing occurs as a result of relative thermal expansion between the male portion (114) and the female portion (116). At lower temperatures, pulling of the runner system (102) along an axis aligned with its melt channel (63) permits the male portion (114) to be separated from the female portion (116) by disengaging the sealing surfaces (130, 220), thereby granting easy access to the melt channels and the branching feature (124) when the runner system (102) is removed from the carrier (20).
Abstract:
Disclosed are a molded article picker for a post-mold device and a related method for the use of the molded article picker for handling a molded article. The molded article picker includes a floating element being configured to be movable between an extended position and a retracted position and biased in the extended position. Furthermore, the molded article picker comprises a pressure structure extending through the floating element. The floating element is cooperable with the molded article to define a substantially enclosed volume including the pressure structure. The pressure structure is configured such that by evacuating the substantially enclosed volume the molded article is sealed to the floating element and the floating element is drawn into the retracted position, thereby transferring the molded article to the molded article picker.
Abstract:
Stripper assembly (36) for an injection molding machine comprising at least one slide pair having a first slide (42) and a second slide (44) and actuation means operatively coupled to said first slide for moving the first slide (42) in a first direction. According to an important aspect of the invention, the stripper assembly further comprises transmission means operatively coupled to said first slide (42) and said second slide (44) for transforming the movement of the first slide (42) in the first direction in a movement of the second slide (44) in a second direction, the second direction being opposite to the first direction.
Abstract:
Disclosed are a compensating mold stack, a molding system incorporating same and a method of aligning the compensating mold stack. A mold stack (100) for use in a molding system is provided. The mold stack (100) comprises at least two compensating components.
Abstract:
According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a slide bar (108) for slidably linking a split mold insert (116, 118) to a first mold half of an injection mold for forming a preform (302) capable of being blow-molded into a container. The slide bar (108) comprises a base structure (109a) defining a first slide interface (109b) for linking the base structure to an actuating bar (110,118) of the injection mold; a second slide interface (109c) for receiving the split mold insert (116, 118); a third slide interface (109d) for cooperating with a locking structure of the first mold half (1106) of the injection mold; the second slide interface (109c) and the third slide interface (109d) formed on opposing extremes of the base structure (109a).
Abstract:
There is disclosed a mold insert stack (100) for use in an injection mold. The mold insert stack (100) includes, amongst other things, a core assembly having a core insert (180), a support member (150), and a coupler member (160). The foregoing are further configured wherein a support-sliding interface (199) and a complementary sliding interface (198) are provided for sake of providing a slidable coupling that is able to accommodate, in use, a lateral movement (S1) and to connect a load path between the support member (150) and at least one of the core insert (180) and the coupler member (160).
Abstract:
Injection molding coupling apparatus and method is configured to be installed between a relatively movable injection unit and a relatively stationary unit base. A subplate is configured to be relatively movable with respect to the unit base, and preferably includes linear bearings for rolling on a pair of linear rails. A flexible pad device is configured to be disposed between the subplate and the injection unit. The flexible pad device is configured to minimize misalignment caused by thermal elongation of heated components and the relative movement between the injection unit and the unit base.