B29C45/33

Multi-shot mold process and assembly for producing a vehicle panel
11097455 · 2021-08-24 · ·

A method for producing a thermoplastic panel, including the steps of providing a rotary injection tool exhibiting a die cavity and featuring at least one lifter component within the cavity. The tool is positioned to orient the cavity in a first configuration during which a first shot injection molding of a doghouse is conducted onto a receiving location of the lifter component. The cavity is open and the tool rotated to reposition the cavity in a second configuration, following which a second shot injection molding operation is conducted for forming a skin of the panel in communication with the first shot doghouse clip. Following this, the mold is opened and the finished part removed.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOLDING AN FPC AND A PLASTIC PART

Provided are a device and method for molding an FPC and a plastic part, which belongs to the field of FPC processing technology. The method for molding an FPC and a plastic part includes preprocessing a preform and connecting an FPC to the outer cylindrical surface of the preform; and forming a coating on the outer cylindrical surface of the preform by using the device for molding an FPC and a plastic part.

MOLDING SYSTEM WITH MOVABLE SPLIT MOLD INSERTS

Disclosed herein, amongst other things, is, a stripper assembly operable to eject a molded article from a mold that includes slides that are movable laterally relative to each, a first split mold insert inter-connected to a first slide and a second split mold insert inter-connected to a second slide. The system being operable such that when the first and second slides are in the closed position, the first and second split mold inserts form at least a portion of the molding cavity; the system being operable such that such during operation of the injection molding system, the first split mold insert is movable relative to the respective first slide and the second split mold insert being movable relative to the second slide.

MOLDING SYSTEM WITH MOVABLE SPLIT MOLD INSERTS

Disclosed herein, amongst other things, is, a stripper assembly operable to eject a molded article from a mold that includes slides that are movable laterally relative to each, a first split mold insert inter-connected to a first slide and a second split mold insert inter-connected to a second slide. The system being operable such that when the first and second slides are in the closed position, the first and second split mold inserts form at least a portion of the molding cavity; the system being operable such that such during operation of the injection molding system, the first split mold insert is movable relative to the respective first slide and the second split mold insert being movable relative to the second slide.

DIALYZER MANUFACTURING TOOL
20210170652 · 2021-06-10 ·

A dialyzer housing manufacturing system includes a molding device configured to mold a dialyzer housing, and a tool coupled to a robotic arm and configured to retrieve the dialyzer housing from the molding device after the dialyzer housing is molded. The tool includes a frame, a first suction cup connected to a first portion of the frame, and a second suction cup connected to a second portion of the frame, the second suction cup being oriented about 70 degrees to about 110 degrees relative to the first suction cup.

MULTI-PART CORE INSERT

The present invention concerns a multi-part core insert (1) for an injection molding mold (100) for the production of preforms having a two-part core having a longitudinal axis (10), wherein the two-part core has a lower core part (20) and an upper core part (30) arranged beside the lower core part (20) in the direction of the longitudinal axis, and a fixing element (40), wherein the fixing element (40) has an opening parallel to the longitudinal axis (10) for receiving the upper core part (30), and wherein the upper core part (30) can be fixed with the fixing element (40) at an end (22) of the lower core part (20). To provide a core insert for an injection molding mold, whose shaping portion can be easily and quickly exchanged, while at the same time ensuring the quality and functionality of the injection molding procedure, it is proposed according to the invention that the fixing element (40) and the upper core part (30) are of such a configuration that when the upper core part (30) is received in the opening a positively locking and/or force-locking connection can be produced at least in the axial direction between the upper core part (30) received in the fixing element (40) and the fixing element (40), and the fixing element (40) and the lower core part (30) are of such a configuration that the fixing element (40) can be fixed to the lower core part only in one position or in a plurality of positions which differ by rotation of the fixing element (40) relative to the lower core part (20) about the longitudinal axis (10), wherein only a finite number of positions, preferably a maximum of four positions, of the fixing element (40) relative to the lower core part (20) are possible.

MOLD ASSEMBLY FOR AN OVERHEAD CONSOLE BUTTON CARRIER HAVING A UNITARY BODY

A mold assembly, for an overhead console button carrier having a unitary body, includes a cavity side and a core side. The core side includes at least one zero draft core insert, a first buried retractor mechanism and a first slide mechanism.

MULTI-MOLD BLOCK DRIVE DEVICE AND INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE HAVING THE MULTI-MOLD BLOCK DRIVE DEVICE
20230405894 · 2023-12-21 ·

A multi-mold block drive device includes a guide seat having a plurality of spaced-apart guide holes extending through inner and outer peripheral surfaces thereof, a plurality of speed reduction drive units each including a speed reducer driven by a servo motor and having an eccentric shaft, and a plurality of mold locking units each connected between one of the guide holes and a corresponding speed reduction drive unit. Each mold locking unit includes a pivot shaft, a linkage disposed between the pivot shaft and the corresponding guide hole, and a guide rod pivoted to the linkage. The linkage includes a crank driven by the eccentric shaft, a first link arm pivoted between the crank and the pivot shaft, and a second link arm pivoted between the crank and the guide rod. An injection molding machine having the multi-mold block drive device is also disclosed.

INJECTION-MOLDING TOOL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INJECTION-MOLDED PRODUCT WITH A LONG, THIN CHANNEL
20210086417 · 2021-03-25 · ·

An injection-molding tool has a cavity-forming die and a cavity-forming core pin, which form at least a part of a cavity, provision is made for the injection-molding tool to comprise at least one core-centering device for centering and supporting the core pin. The core-centering device comprises at least one retaining pin guided in a bore of the cavity-forming die. The retaining pin is in contact with the core pin by way of an end face in a retracted position and, in an extended position, is drawn back such that the end face does not project beyond an inner surface of the cavity-forming die, in which the bore ends.

INJECTION MOLDING DEVICE
20210046681 · 2021-02-18 · ·

An injection molding device for producing a multicomponent injection molded product includes at least one first and at least one second outer mold plate arranged in a movable manner between an open position and a closed position. A central part arranged between the first and the second outer mold plate includes a first part which in the open position is arranged rotatable about an axis of rotation and to which first inner mold plates are attached which include first cavity segments. A second part arranged non-rotatable includes on one side in the direction of the first outer mold plate second cavity segments and on an opposite side in the direction of the second outer mold plate third cavity segments. Second inner mold plates clamp related intermediate products and in the open position are arranged displaceable in a radial direction with respect to the axis of rotation and rotatable around the second part to transport the intermediate products from the second cavity segments to the third cavity segments around the second part of the central part.