US3712779A
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Position adjusting bar for injection molding machine
Assignee: Appollo Plastic & Mach
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Filing: 1971-01-25
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A position adjusting bar is provided for the movable mold block of a vertical platen injection molding machine. The position adjusting bar is a U-shaped member secured to the movable platen for travel therewith and includes vertically adjustable linkages connected to the movable mold block for raising and lowering the block relative to the bar, thereby effecting accurate and positive alignment between the stationary and movable mold blocks.
Inventors
- 👤 D Luginbuhl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:11
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C45/00; B29C45/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
In a vertical platen injection molding machine having a stationary mold portion, a complementary mold portion movable horizontally toward and away from the stationary portion along a fixed line of travel between open and closed positions and a support for the complementary mold portion during movement thereof along its line of travel, said support including a pair of horizontally extending tie rods, the improvement comprising a position adjusting bar for preventing cavity mismatch, said bar comprising an elongated body portion overlying the movable mold portion, a pair of spaced leg portions depending from the body portion and adapted for being mounted on said tie rods for movement of the bar along said line of travel, and adjustable linking means engaging said movable mold portion and said bar for suspendably retaining the movable mold portion in a selected position and for adjusting the vertical position of said movable mold portion relative to said bar within a plane intersecting said line of travel to correct cavity mismatch between said mold portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
In a vertical platen injection molding machine having a stationary mold portion, a complementary mold portion movable horizontally toward and away from the stationary portion along a fixed line of travel between open and closed positions and a support for the complementary mold portion during movement thereof along its line of travel, said support including a pair of horizontally extending tie rods, the improvement comprising a position adjusting bar for preventing cavity mismatch, said bar comprising an elongated body portion overlying the movable mold portion, a pair of spaced leg portions depending from the body portion and adapted for being mounted on said tie rods for movement of the bar along said line of travel, and adjustable linking means engaging said movable mold portion and said bar for suspendably retaining the movable mold portion in a selected position and for adjusting the vertical position of said movable mold portion relative to said bar within a plane intersecting said line of travel to correct cavity mismatch between said mold portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the elongated body portion and the leg portions form a U-shaped configuration and the linking means suspendably mounts the movable mold on the elongated body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the leg portions include bearing means for slidably engaging said tie rods and facilitating movement of the bar along the line of travel with the movable mold portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the adjustable linking means is fixedly secured to the movable mold portion for movement therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein the adjustable linking means includes threaded members secured to the movable mold portion and means cooperating with said threaded members to effect vertical movement of the mold portion relative to the bar within said plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 including a connector for fixedly connecting the bar to the movable mold portion for movement therewith along its line of travel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |