Patent ID: 6638046
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
A compact molding apparatus comprising:a) a frame member, b) a moveable mold platen attached to said frame member for substantially reciprocal movement with regard to a fixable door platen in a closed position, c) means to move said movable platen, wherein said means to move said movable platen includes a powered actuator connected to said movable platen, d) a first portion of a mold attached to said moveable mold platen, e) said door platen hingedly mounted to said frame member and fixable in a fixed relationship with regard to said moveable platen when said moveable platen is in an advanced position, f) means to move said door platen, wherein said means to move said door platen includes a powered actuator connected to said door platen, g) a second portion of a mold attached to said fixable door platen, and h) means to control said means to move said movable mold platen and said means to move said fixable door platen, i) wherein direct access to said first mold portion is gained through a door opening that is defined in said frame member when said door platen is in the open position, and j) further, wherein said compact molding apparatus is movable from place to place, as needed.