Patent ID: 8573963
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: B29C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A multiple-piece cam unit for use in a molding machine, the cam unit having a cam track which engages cam followers of mold assemblies of the molding machine to move the cam followers between a first position and a second position, the cam unit comprising: a first cam section, the first cam section having an entrance portion, the entrance portion dimensioned to receive the cam followers therein; an independent second cam section, the second cam section having an exit portion, the exit portion positioned to release the cam followers therefrom, the second cam section has a mounting member, the mounting member allowing the exit portion to rotate about the mounting member, the second cam section being adjustable relative to the first cam section to allow the exit portion of the second cam section to be moved relative to the entrance portion of the first cam section, allowing the cam track at the exit portion to move essentially perpendicular to a rotational movement of the mold assemblies; whereby the exit portion can be adjusted to insure that the cam followers exiting the exit portion of the second cam section are properly aligned to enter the entrance portion of the first cam section.