Patent ID: 7425124
Filing Date: 2008-09-16
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. A device for compression moulding plastic objects comprising: a plurality of compression-moulding units, each of said compression-moulding units comprising a moulding cavity, a positive moulding element operatively arranged to engage said moulding cavity, and a means for axially aligning and axially displacing said moulding cavity with respect to said positive moulding element; a first carousel rotating about a first axis comprising a dosing chamber positioned about said first carousel and rotating about said first axis along a first circular path, said dosing chamber operatively arranged to discharge a dose of plastic material into said moulding cavity; a second carousel rotating about a second axis, said compression-moulding units positioned about said second carousel and said second axis spaced from said first axis, said means for axially aligning and axially displacing said moulding cavity is operatively arranged to axially position said moulding cavity underneath said dosing chamber along at least a portion of said first circular path; and, a dosing device positioned proximate said first carousel and arranged to fill said dosing chamber with said dose of plastic material by means of a plastication screw.