Patent ID: 7393197

Claim:
A method of servicing a hot passage distributor system positioned on an injection molding (IM) machine, the IM machine having a moveable platform and a fixed platform, the hot passage distribution system mounted on a head plate on the injection part of the mold and mounted on the fixed platform, and the ejector part of the mold being positioned on the moveable platform, the hot passage distribution system having at least two nozzle members mounted thereon for passage of molten resin material into a cavity in the mold, said method comprising the steps of: separating the injection and ejector parts of the mold on the IM machine to allow access to first fastening devices which secure the injection part of the mold to the head plate; removing said first fastening devices; closing the mold; fastening together the injection and ejector parts of the mold; separating the mold from the hot passage distribution system and head plate; and servicing said hot passage distribution system while still mounted on the head plate on the fixed platform.