US 12,703,133 B2 · Injection molding system and method

Abstract

An injection molding system is provided. The injection molding system includes a first carrier, a first injector, a second carrier, a second injector, and a bridging mechanism. The first carrier is configured to hold a first mold. The first injector is disposed over the first carrier and configured to inject a first polymeric material. The second carrier is configured to hold a second mold. The second injector is disposed over the second carrier and configured to inject a second polymeric material. The bridging mechanism is disposed between and rotatable relative to the first carrier and the second carrier. The bridging mechanism is configured to receive a third mold from the first carrier or the second carrier and convey the third mold between the first carrier and the second carrier.

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Dependent claims

An injection molding system, comprising:

a first carrier configured to hold a first mold;
a first injector disposed over the first carrier and configured to inject a first polymeric material;
a second carrier configured to hold a second mold;
a second injector disposed over the second carrier and configured to inject a second polymeric material;
and
a bridging mechanism disposed between and moveable relative to the first carrier and the second carrier, and configured to receive a third mold from the first carrier or the second carrier and convey the third mold between the first carrier and the second carrier,
wherein the first carrier is rotatable relative to the bridging mechanism, and the first mold is movable closer to or farther away from the bridging mechanism by the first carrier.

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