Patent ID: 8865048
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. An injection molding nozzle system, comprising: a mold plate defining a first and a second pocket; a nozzle disposed in the second pocket, and defining a nozzle orifice extending in an axial direction and configured to inject molten material into a mold from a downstream end of the nozzle orifice, wherein an upstream end of the nozzle orifice defines a nozzle center when viewed in the axial direction; a manifold disposed in the first pocket, and defining a manifold orifice configured to supply the material to the nozzle orifice, wherein a downstream end of the manifold orifice is in fluid communication with the upstream end of the nozzle orifice, wherein the downstream end of the manifold orifice defines a manifold center when viewed in the axial direction; a centering support ring in the second pocket, configured to maintain the nozzle substantially stationary with respect to the second pocket; and a bushing extending between the first and second pockets, fixedly attached to the manifold and configured to move laterally with respect to the pockets and to the nozzle; wherein: