Patent ID: 7699600
Filing Date: 2010-04-20
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. A flexible plate system for a hot runner assembly, comprising: a backing plate; a manifold plate detachably connected to said backing plate; a mold manifold positioned between said backing plate and said manifold plate and having at least one nozzle associated therewith, said at least one nozzle having an outside diameter; a nozzle insert; and wherein said manifold plate defines at least one manifold plate cavity therein, said at least one manifold plate cavity configured to accept said nozzle insert, wherein the nozzle insert locates the at least one nozzle within the manifold plate, the nozzle insert has a nozzle bore therethrough for installation of said at least one nozzle in the nozzle bore, the nozzle bore of the nozzle insert is sized to locate the at least one nozzle and to ensure alignment relative of the at least one nozzle to a mold, the mold to receive a melt from the at least one nozzle.