Patent ID: 7850442
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. An injection molding apparatus, comprising: a manifold having a manifold melt channel for receiving a melt stream of moldable material under pressure; at least one nozzle having a nozzle melt channel in fluid communication with the manifold melt channel for receiving the melt stream from the manifold, the nozzle having a central axis; the nozzle having an opening that intersects with the nozzle melt channel, the opening having a central axis that is at an angle with respect to the central axis of the nozzle; a nozzle tip coupled to the nozzle at one end of the opening; a valve pin bushing coupled to the nozzle at an end of the opening opposite the nozzle tip; a valve pin extending through the opening and slidable within the valve pin bushing to open and close a mold gate; a primary actuator connected to the valve pin to open and close the mold gate; and a nozzle locator piece connected to the nozzle for mating with a side plate to locate the nozzle with respect to the mold gate.