Method for filling polymer blanks into molds and an apparatus thereof

Abstract

A method for filling polymer blanks into molds and an apparatus thereof. The method includes steps of picking a predetermined amount of blanks formed with predetermined shapes; locating the blanks to fixedly space the blanks from each other by predetermined distances corresponding to the distances between the mold cavities of the molds, in which the blanks are to be filled; and respectively filling the blanks into the mold cavities of the molds. The apparatus includes at least one mold unit having at least one closable mold cavity for receiving a predetermined amount of blanks; and a picking/feeding unit disposed on one side of the mold unit. The picking/feeding unit includes a blank-picking section for picking a predetermined amount of blanks and locating the blanks in predetermined positions. The picking/feeding unit further includes a blank-feeding section for driving the blank-picking section to move and feed the blanks picked by the blank-picking section into the mold cavity.

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