Patent ID: 8956151
Filing Date: 2015-02-17
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. A molding apparatus comprising: a frame; a mold assembly having a first mold and a second mold, the second mold coupled to the frame; a transmission assembly coupled to the frame and to the first mold; a motor coupled to the transmission assembly for moving the first mold relative to the second mold; and a pneumatic actuator coupled to the transmission assembly for increasing clamping pressure between the first mold and the second mold; wherein the first mold comprises a first nozzle portion defining a first channel portion and the second mold comprises a second nozzle portion defining a second channel portion, and wherein the first channel portion and the second channel portion together form a channel when the first mold is brought into interface engagement with the second mold, wherein mold material may be injected into the mold assembly through the channel; wherein the first nozzle portion is connected to a source of mold material; and wherein the first nozzle portion comprises a first surface and the second nozzle portion comprises a second surface substantially planar and parallel to the first surface, and wherein, when the first mold is in interface engagement with the second mold, there is a gap between the first surface and the second surface.