Patent application number | Description | Published |
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 |
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 |
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 |
20090155404 | Split Mold Insert and a Mold Incorporating Same - There is provided a split mold insert and a mold stack incorporating same. The split mold insert 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 comprises a body having (i) a cavity defining portion for defining, in use, a portion of the neck area and (ii) a top projecting portion and a bottom projecting portion located at opposite sides of the body; a first female taper portion associated with the top projecting portion; a second female taper portion associated with the bottom projecting portion; the first female taper portion and the second female taper portion for cooperating, in use, with a first male taper of a first mold component and a second male taper of a second mold component, respectively, for aligning the body into an operational configuration. | 06-18-2009 |
20090214694 | Mold Insert Stack for Use in an Injection Mold and a Coupler Thereof - There is disclosed a mold insert stack for use in an injection mold and a coupler thereof. The mold insert stack for use in an injection mold is provided and comprises a core assembly that includes: a core insert that includes: a core body; an inner molding surface that is defined on the core body, the inner molding surface provides, in use, an inner portion of a molding cavity that is shaped to mold a preform; a core-coupler interface that is defined on the core body; a support member that includes: a support body; a support-sliding interface that is defined on the support body; a coupler member that includes: a coupler body; a coupler-core interface that is defined on the coupler body; a coupler-insert interface that is defined on the coupler body; and a complementary sliding interface that is defined on at least one of the coupler body and the core body; the coupler-core interface and the core-coupler interface being configured to cooperate, in use, to mutually locate the coupler body with the core body; the coupler-insert interface being configured to cooperate, in use, with a complementary interface defined on a further mold insert; the support-sliding interface and the complementary sliding interface being configured to cooperate, in use, to establish a slidable coupling that is able to accommodate, in use, a lateral move (S | 08-27-2009 |
20100326947 | PREFORM AND A MOLD STACK FOR PRODUCING THE PREFORM - Disclosed herein are a preform ( | 12-30-2010 |
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 |