Abstract: A moving apparatus is disclosed that may be for moving a tool of an injection molding machine. It may comprise a beam having at least a part that extends generally longitudinally in a first direction. The beam may be configured such that the tool can be moved relative to the beam in said first direction. The apparatus may also comprise an actuator for moving the at least a part of the beam in a second direction. Also disclosed is a method of moving a tool. The method may comprise: (a) moving a tool along a beam that generally extends in a first direction; and (b) moving at least a part of the beam in a second direction. The first directions may be orthogonal to second directions.

Abstract: A moving apparatus is disclosed that may be for moving a tool of an injection molding machine. It may comprise a beam having at least a part that extends generally longitudinally in a first direction. The beam may be configured such that the tool can be moved relative to the beam in said first direction. The apparatus may also comprise an actuator for moving the at least a part of the beam in a second direction. Also disclosed is a method of moving a tool. The method may comprise: (a) moving a tool along a beam that generally extends in a first direction; and (b) moving at least a part of the beam in a second direction. The first directions may be orthogonal to second directions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is, amongst other things, a picking tool (200, 300) for use in a post-mold picking device (132) of an injection molding system (100) and a related method of post-mold handling a molded article (10) therewith. The picking tool (200, 300) includes a picker (240, 340) that is configured to pick, in use, a molded article (10) from a holder (130), wherein the picker (240, 340) includes: a flow director (244, 344) that is selectively operable, in use, to direct a flow of air into, or out of an interior of the molded article (10); and a sealing element (248, 348) that is sealable, in use, to an open end (11) of the molded article (10), responsive to evacuation of the interior of the molded article (10), and wherein the sealing element (248, 348) is selectively positionable, in use, relative to the open end of the molded article (10), between a picking position and a clearance position.

Abstract: Disclosed, amongst other things, is: (i) a pneumatic structure (160) for a post-mold device (15) comprising a control valve (162, 170, 172) configured to alternately pneumatically connect a holder (150) of the post-mold device (15) to one of: a first vacuum source (164) and a second vacuum source (166); (ii) a method of a post-mold device in a molding system, the method includes configuring the control valve (162, 170, 172) for alternately pneumatically connecting the holder (150) of the post-mold device between the first vacuum source 164 and to the second vacuum source (166); (iii) the post-mold device (15) including the holder (150) and the pneumatic structure (160); and (iv) a molding system (10) including the post-mold device (15) having the holder (150) and the pneumatic structure (160).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting an in-line robot includes structure and/or steps for mounting a beam having an axis of travel. The in-line robot is preferably mounted on an injection molding machine. At least two mountings are provided, with a first mounting provided on a stationary platen of said injection molding machine, and a second flexible mounting provided on a portion of a clamping assembly. Preferably, the second flexible mounting is provided on a clamp block. The flexible mounting includes a first structure for fastening to a portion of the clamping assembly, and a second structure for fastening to the beam. The flexible mounting also includes a spacer extending between the first and second structures for fastening, and the spacer is attached to the first and second structures for fastening by first and second connectors, respectively.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting an in-line robot includes structure and/or steps for mounting a beam having an axis of travel. The in-line robot is preferably mounted on an injection molding machine. At least two mountings are provided, with a first mounting provided on a stationary platen of said injection molding machine, and a second flexible mounting provided on a portion of a clamping assembly. Preferably, the second flexible mounting is provided on a clamp block. The flexible mounting includes a first structure for fastening to a portion of the clamping assembly, and a second structure for fastening to the beam. The flexible mounting also includes a spacer extending between the first and second structures for fastening, and the spacer is attached to the first and second structures for fastening by first and second connectors, respectively.