Phillip A Tanis

US Patent:

7140868, Nov 28, 2006

Filed:

Mar 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/708770

Inventors:

Harold W. Steele - Marne MI, US
Phillip A. Tanis - Hudsonville MI, US

Assignee:

HS Die & Engineering, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

B29C 45/40

US Classification:

425438, 425556, 425577

Abstract:

An ejector assembly for use with a mold for molding plastic parts include a first stationary member, a second stationary member and an ejector plate moveable between the first and second stationary members. A core blade lifter is provided that includes a lifter foot assembly that is moveable with the ejector plate. The core blade lifter includes a lifter rod pivotally mounted to the lifter foot assembly and moveable laterally and longitudinally in response to movement of the ejector plate. A stationary helper pin is provided generally parallel to the lifter rod. The core blade lifter includes a helper carrier pivotally mounted to the lifter foot assembly and moveable along the helper pin.