Patent ID: 7128564
Filing Date: 2006-10-31
Classification: B29C,B29L

Abstract:
1. An in-mold article handling system configured for mounting to a first mold section, the first mold section including at least one plate assembly provided on a first side thereof, the at least one plate assembly including at least one molding cavity portion disposed therein that has an opening arranged through a front face thereof, the in-mold article handling system comprising: at least one slide provided by an elongate rail with a plurality of article retention devices configured on a front face thereof, in use, for engaging articles for transport; a first and a second transmission connected at generally opposite ends of the at least one slide, the transmissions cooperating, in use, to translate the at least one slide across a front face of the at least one plate assembly between: an inboard position, that is adjacent said at least one molding cavity portion, to perform a first operation; and an outboard position, that is laterally spaced from the front face of the at least one plate assembly, to perform a second operation; a motive means for driving the first and second transmission; the first and second transmissions each including: