Patent ID: 6749419
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
A blow molding apparatus comprising:a mold clamp having a first mold clamp member configured to hold a first mold member and a second mold clamp member configured to hold a second mold member, the first mold clamp member being rotatably secured to the second mold clamp member; a disk on which the second mold clamp member is selectively secured; and a mold clamp drive apparatus the mold clamp drive apparatus capable of rotating the first mold clamp member, the mold clamp drive apparatus having, a linkage comprising a first link having a first end pivotally secured relative to the first mold clamp member, and a second link pivotally secured to the first link, and a drive coupled to the linkage and secured to the second mold clamp member, but not secured to the disk.