Patent ID: 8465273
Filing Date: 2013-06-18
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. A molding device for forming a compact lens barrel, comprising: a first mold part comprising a generally cylindrical molding recess with an opening defined at an end thereof, the first mold part having a bottom surface in the cylindrical molding recess facing toward the opening, a first protrusion formed on the bottom surface, the first protrusion comprising a first frustoconical portion protruding from the bottom surface, and a second frustoconical portion on top of the first frustoconical portion, a side surface of the first frustoconical portion being in smooth connection with a side surface of the second frustoconical portion, a cone angle of the first frustoconical portion being greater than the cone angle of the second frustoconical portion, the first frustoconical portion and the second frustoconical portion being coaxial with the molding recess, the second frustoconical portion having a round, first top surface; and a second mold part comprising a generally cylindrical core insert and a second protrusion formed on an end face of the core insert, the second protrusion being frustoconical and coaxial with the core insert, the second protrusion having a round, second top surface with a different diameter from that of the first top surface, the second mold part received in the molding recess with the second top surface coaxial with and contacting the first top surface, such that an annular surface portion of one of the first top surface and the second top surface is exposed, the annular surface portion having a width equal to or less than 0.005 mm, the first protrusion and the second protrusion configured for forming a light incident opening of the compact lens barrel.