Patent ID: 7427198
Filing Date: 2008-09-23
Classification: B29C,B29D,B29L,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An optical component molding apparatus for producing a plurality of optical components, the apparatus comprising: a fixed mold; a movable mold configured to contact the fixed mold under pressure along a first direction; the moveable mold and the fixed mold defining a plurality of shape transfer sections within, and providing a plurality of runners configured to direct a flow of molten resin material from a sprue into respective shape transfer sections to produce the plurality of optical components; each optical component having an outer diameter between 2 mm and 12 mm and an optical surface with surface roughness of 20 nm or less; and wherein a total area projected by all of the runners combined, relative to a plane orthogonal to the first direction, is between 1 cm