Patent ID: 6132198
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: B29C,Y10S

Abstract:
A tie-barless clamping apparatus for an injection molding machine, said apparatus comprising:a support frame having a base section, a first support section disposed on the base section and a second support section disposed on the base section opposite to the first support section;a stationary platen for holding a stationary mold, attached to the first support section of the support frame;an electromagnetic linear motor having a stator and a linear armature, the stator being fixed to the second support section of the support frame, and the linear armature being disposed so that a predetermined gap is formed between the stator and the linear armature; anda movable platen for holding a movable mold, disposed between the first and second support section of the support frame and capable of moving toward and away from the stationary platen according to a movement of the linear armature of the electromagnetic linear motor.