Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080256789 | System, Method and Apparatus for Configuring an End of Arm Tool in a Molding System - According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a system, a method and an apparatus for configuring an end of arm tool within a molding environment. The end of arm tool comprises a base structure attachable, in use, to an actuator of the molding system, the base structure comprising a mounting structure interface; a mounting structure configured to be releasably accepted, in use, within the mounting structure interface; the mounting structure for receiving, in use, a part receptacle; the base structure comprising a service connecting interface configured to connect, in use, a service to the part receptacle via the mounting structure. | 10-23-2008 |
20080268086 | Split Mold Insert for a Molding System - According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a split mold insert for a molding system. A first split mold insert complementary to a second split mold insert, the first and second split mold inserts configured, in use, to form a neck region of a preform capable of being blow-molded. The first split mold insert comprises a top portion and a bottom portion; the top portion for abutting, in use, a cavity plate assembly and the bottom portion being at an opposite extreme relative to the top portion; a back portion and a face portion opposite each other, extending between the top and bottom portions, the face portion defining a molding surface defining portion for forming, in use, at least a portion of the neck region of the preform; the back portion comprising a connecting interface for connecting, in use, to a slide bar. | 10-30-2008 |
20080268088 | Mold Assembly Using Inserts - An injection molding machine is provided, including a nozzle assembly having a channel for conveying a fluid. At least one cavity insert is removably mounted within a cavity plate, the at least one cavity insert defining a mold cavity, and a first portion of a gate for communicating the fluid between the nozzle assembly and the mold cavity. A gate insert defines a receptacle for the nozzle assembly, and further defining a second portion of the gate. The gate insert is floatably retained between the nozzle assembly and the at least one cavity insert. Preferably, the gate insert is retained by a gate insert plate that is disposed between the cavity plate and the nozzle assembly. | 10-30-2008 |
20080268089 | Mold Assembly Using Inserts - An injection molding machine is provided, including a nozzle assembly having a channel for conveying a fluid. At least one cavity insert is removably mounted within a cavity plate, the at least one cavity insert defining a mold cavity, and a first portion of a gate for communicating the fluid between the nozzle assembly and the mold cavity. A gate insert defines a receptacle for the nozzle assembly, and further defining a second portion of the gate. The gate insert is floatably retained between the nozzle assembly and the at least one cavity insert. Preferably, the gate insert is retained by a gate insert plate that is disposed between the cavity plate and the nozzle assembly. | 10-30-2008 |
20080268090 | Slide Assembly for a Molding System - According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a slide bar for slidably linking a split mold insert to a first mold half of an injection mold for forming a preform capable of being blow-molded into a container. The slide bar comprises a base structure defining a first slide interface for linking the base structure to an actuating bar of the injection mold; a second slide interface for receiving the split mold insert; a third slide interface for cooperating with a locking structure of the first mold half of the injection mold; the second slide interface and the third slide interface formed on opposing extremes of the base structure. | 10-30-2008 |
20080286403 | Air Ring for a Stripper Assembly - An air ring is provided for a stripper plate assembly. The air ring is removably situated within bores defined in the stripper plate. An air manifold is also defined within the stripper plate, which is connected to a pressurized air source for communication of a pressurized air flow to each of the bores air ducts within each air ring direct the pressurized air flow from the air manifold towards a preferred location on the molded article that passed through the air ring. | 11-20-2008 |
20090020915 | Mold Stack, a Molding System Incorporating Same and a Method of Aligning the Mold Stack - According to embodiments of the present invention, there are provided a mold stack, a molding system incorporating same and a method of aligning the mold stack. For example, a mold stack is provided. The mold stack comprises a first molding cavity defining component, a second molding cavity defining component and a third molding cavity defining component, with the second molding cavity defining component being located, in use, in-between the first molding cavity defining component and the third molding cavity defining component. At least one of the first molding cavity defining component and the third molding cavity defining component is associated with a respective compensator, the respective compensator configured to allow the at least one of the first molding cavity defining component and the third molding cavity defining component to align itself relative to the second molding cavity defining component. | 01-22-2009 |
20090022843 | Compensating Core for Use with a Molding System and the Molding System Incorporating Same - Disclosed are a compensating core for use with a molding system and the molding system incorporating same. A core insert for use in a molding system is provided. The core insert comprises a core base for defining, in use, a portion of a molding cavity; a core support for supporting, in use, the core base relative to a core plate of the molding system; a compensator associated, at least partially, with the core support to permit at least a degree of axial movement to the core base. | 01-22-2009 |
20090022844 | Compensating Mold Stack, A Molding System Incorporating Same and a Method of Aligning the Compensating Mold Stack - Disclosed are a compensating mold stack, a molding system incorporating same and a method of aligning the compensating mold stack. A mold stack for use in a molding system is provided. The mold stack comprises at least two compensating components. | 01-22-2009 |
20090022845 | Compensating Retaining Member for Use with a Molding System and the Molding System Incorporating Same - Disclosed are a compensating retaining member for use with a molding system and the molding system incorporating same. A retaining structure for use in a molding system, the retaining structure configured to cooperate with a slide that is configured to receive, in use, a split mold insert coupled to the slide, is provided. The retaining structure comprises a body defining a relief element configured to provide a degree of flexibility to the body. | 01-22-2009 |
20090061043 | Mold Insert Fixture Mechanism - A mold insert retaining structure including a retainer plate connectable, in use, to a mold plate with a spring-clamp, a complementary bayonet structure defined on the retainer plate and a mold insert for providing a twistable interconnection therebetween, a portion of the mold insert clamped between the retainer plate and the mold plate. | 03-05-2009 |
20110212215 | TONNAGE REGULATING STRUCTURE AND A MOLD INCORPORATING SAME - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a tonnage regulating structure and a mold incorporating same. For example, a tonnage regulating structure ( | 09-01-2011 |
20130341814 | MOLDING SYSTEM HAVING A RESIDUE CLEANING FEATURE AND AN ADJUSTABLE MOLD SHUT HEIGHT - A method is provided of cleaning of a portion of a mold component, the portion of the mold component including a passage configured, in use, to allow passage of fluid and to prevent passage of melt, the method comprising: entering the mold component into a cleaning configuration, whereby a portion of the passage becomes part of a molding surface; performing a molding cycle to fill in at least the portion of the passage with molding material for incorporation and removal of a residue there from. Also provided is a mold having a first mold half and a second mold half, the halves being movable relative to each other. A mold shut height adjustment apparatus can provide for a change in the mold shut height | 12-26-2013 |
20150086672 | MOLDING SYSTEM HAVING A RESIDUE CLEANING FEATURE AND AN ADJUSTABLE MOLD SHUT HEIGHT - A method is provided of cleaning of a portion of a mold component, the portion of the mold component including a passage configured, in use, to allow passage of fluid and to prevent passage of melt, the method comprising: entering the mold component into a cleaning configuration, whereby a portion of the passage becomes part of a molding surface; performing a molding cycle to fill in at least the portion of the passage with molding material for incorporation and removal of a residue there from. Also provided is a mold having a first mold half and a second mold half, the halves being movable relative to each other. A mold shut height adjustment apparatus can provide for a change in the mold shut height | 03-26-2015 |