Patent ID: 8496461
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. A system for use in a plastic molding machine, comprising: one or more mold sections wherein at least one of the one or more mold sections includes multiple recesses defining a plurality of cavities for forming associated moldable articles; a plurality of mold cores received within the plurality of cavities, the plurality of mold cores being selectively moveable within the mold cavities by a plurality of connectors that move within mold apertures; a plurality of core actuators operatively connected to the plurality of mold cores, wherein each of the plurality of mold cores is connected to a connector that is activated by a single core actuator; and, at least one controller operatively communicated to activate the plurality of core actuators, wherein the at least one controller is operable to independently drive one of the plurality of mold cores.