Parts collection system for injection molding machines
OwnerFrank A. Eltvedtinventor
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Abstract
A parts collection system for injection molding machines is disclosed. The system provides for easy and quick changing of devices adapted for receiving molded parts discharged from the molding machine. Generally, the parts collection system of the present invention includes a pair of support tracks for mounting to the frame of the molding machine having a pair of mold member operably connected thereto. Adjustably mounted to the support tracks are a pair of retaining beams for suspending devices adapted to receive parts dropped from the mold members.
Claims25
A collection system for facilitating the collection of items dropped from molds mounted to an injection molding machine comprising:
- a device adapted for receiving items dropped from the molds of the injection molding machine;
- a frame having a pair of support tracks and a pair of retaining beams;
- the pair of support tracks operably mounted to the injection molding machine;
- the pair of retaining beams for suspending the device generally beneath the molds of the injection molding machine, and
- the device being slidingly mounted to and supported by the frame.
A parts collection system for facilitating the collection of parts dropped from molds mounted to an injection molding machine and into a receiving device adapted to receive the parts comprising:
- a frame having a pair of support tracks and a pair of retaining beams, the pair of support tracks adapted for mounting to the injection molding machine, and the pair of retaining beams adapted for operably mounting to the support tracks and suspending the receiving device generally beneath the molds of the injection molding machine, the device being slidingly mounted to and supported by the frame;
- instructions detailing how to install the frame onto the injection molding machine;
- and
- wherein the frame is contained within at least one box suitable for shipping to a location wherein the molding machine is installed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.