Patent ID: 8613613
Filing Date: 2013-12-24
Classification: B23P,B29C,B29K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A modular preform mold system comprising: a plurality of preform core side modules having a plurality of preform mold cores, a core side clamp plate connectable to a moving platen of an injection mold machine and operable to receive the plurality of preform core modules; a plurality of preform cavity side modules having a plurality of preform mold cavities disposed therein, each one of the plurality of preform cavity side modules corresponding to and operable to engage a respective one of the plurality of core side modules to form a plurality of preform molds having a respective preform design; a plurality of ejector housing assemblies for connecting the plurality of core side modules to an ejector platen of the injection mold machine, each one of the plurality of ejector housing assemblies corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of core side modules; and a manifold and valve gate assembly connectable to a stationary platen of an injection mold machine and operable to receive the plurality of preform cavity modules and place the plurality of preform mold cavities in fluid communication with an injector of the injection mold machine; wherein the manifold and valve gate assembly is operable to control the injection of fluidized plastic in a uniform flow into the plurality of preform molds in fluid communication with the manifold and valve gate assembly; wherein the plurality of ejector housing assemblies are operable to eject one or more different sized preforms from the plurality of preform molds.