Cold runner block

Abstract

The invention relates to a cold runner block in a vertically operating injection molding machine for processing elastomer materials with an upper fixed molding platen and a molding platen arranged thereunder which is movable relative to the fixed molding platen, between which a molding tool having a plurality of mold cavities is arranged and wherein the cold runner block is arranged between the fixed molding platen and the molding tool, the cold runner block containing a distribution plate having the cold runners and containing a nozzle plate with nozzles each assigned to one of the plurality of mold cavities, which is characterized in that the distribution plate formed from a plurality of distribution strips (10-40) is arranged on a retaining plate (2), which can be fastened to the fixed, feed-side molding platen in such a way that each distribution strip (10-40) is connected by means of two bolts (3) to the retaining plate (2) in that the head (5) of each bolt (3) facing away from the distribution strip (10-40) forms a retaining element which is T-shaped in section, the retaining element being displaceably guided in the direction transverse to the distribution strip's longitudinal axis in guide rails (50) which are formed in the retaining plate (2) and are designed in section to complement the bolt head (5).

Claims

1. A cold runner block in a vertically operating injection molding machine for processing elastomer materials with an upper fixed molding platen and a molding platen arranged thereunder which is movable relative to the fixed molding platen, between which a molding tool having a plurality of mold cavities is arranged and wherein the cold runner block is arranged between the fixed molding platen and the molding tool, the cold runner block containing a distribution plate having the cold runners and containing a nozzle plate with nozzles each assigned to one of the plurality of mold cavities, wherein the distribution plate formed from a plurality of distribution strips (10-40) is arranged on a retaining plate (2), which can be fastened to the fixed, feed-side molding platen, in such a way that each distribution strip (10-40) is connected by means of two bolts (3) to the retaining plate (2) wherein the head (5) of each bolt (3) facing away from the distribution strip (10-40) forms a retaining element which is T-shaped in section, the retaining element being displaceably guided in the direction transverse to the distribution strip's longitudinal axis in guide rails (50) which are formed in the retaining plate (2) and are designed in section to complement the bolt head (5).

2. The cold runner block according to claim 1, wherein a central runner (6) is provided which passes through the retaining plate (2) and leads into the distribution plate.

3. The cold runner block according to claim 1, wherein the bolts (3) supporting the distribution strips (10-40) are arranged in the guide grooves (50) with vertical play such that they can be moved up and down.

4. The cold runner block according to claim 2, wherein the bolts (3) supporting the distribution strips (10-40) are arranged in the guide grooves (50) with vertical play such that they can be moved up and down.

Description

(1) The invention is illustrated and explained below with reference to drawings, which show the following:

(2) FIG. 1: cold runner block in a front view and in an open state,

(3) FIG. 2: cold runner block according to FIG. 1 in a side view,

(4) FIG. 3: cold runner block in a closed state.

(5) FIGS. 1-3 show a cold runner block, which is provided with the general reference number 1. This cold runner block is arranged in an injection molding machine (not illustrated) between an upper fixed molding platen and a movable molding platen which is arranged thereunder and which supports a molding tool, which are likewise not illustrated.

(6) The cold runner block 1 according to the invention is constructed from a retaining plate 2, in the bottom of which groove-shaped guide rails 50 are formed. In these guide rails 50, distribution strips 10-40 are displaceably guided by way of the distribution strips 10-40 being provided with bolts 3, at the free ends 4 of which bolt heads 5 having a T-shaped cross-section are provided, which are held in the profiles of the guide rails 50 which have a complementary cross-section.

(7) The distribution strips 10-40, in their pushed-together state, form a distribution plate in which the distribution channels (not illustrated) are provided, which are supplied via a runner 6 from a (likewise not illustrated) plasticating and injection unit. The distribution channels lead into nozzles, which fill the mold cavities provided in the molding tool with the plasticated material.

(8) The nozzles are located in a nozzle plate 7, which is arranged under the distribution plate. The nozzle plate 7 is connected to the retaining plate 2 via a locking system consisting of sliding blocks X and screws Y, such that the distribution plate is located between the retaining plate 2 and the nozzle plate 7.

(9) For cleaning, the molding platens are moved apart and the locking of the cold runner 1 is released, so that after the retaining plate 2 and nozzle plate 7 have been separated, the distribution strips 10-40 hang down freely from the retaining plate 2 and are accessible. For cleaning, the distribution strips 10-40 are displaced relative to one another in the guide rails 50 so that there is sufficient space between the individual distribution strips to allow the distribution channels present in the distribution strips 10-40 to be cleaned. (The strips can also be removed completely.)

(10) The guide grooves 50 are configured such that they are open at the ends, so that the individual distribution strips 10-40 can be removed from the machine if necessary.

LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS

(11) 1 Cold runner block 2 Retaining plate 3 Bolt 4 Free end of the bolt 5 Bolt head 6 Runner 7 Nozzle plate 10 Distribution strip 20 Distribution strip 30 Distribution strip 40 Distribution strip 50 Guide rail X Sliding block Y Screw