COMPOSITE CARRIER FRAME FOR PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING

摘要

Methods and devices for forming a composite carrier frame assembly used in an injection molding process are described. Methods and devices described herein are well suited for insert molding multiple small pieces into a single injection molded part. The composite carrier frame assembly can include a number of insert attached thereto that are positioned in a pre-determined arrangement such during an injection molding process the inserts are molded in a molded part in the pre-determined arrangement. Each insert can include an anchor portion arranged to be molded in the single injection molded part and an exterior portion arranged to be positioned exterior to the single injection molded part.

主权项

1. A composite carrier frame assembly, comprising:
a set of inserts configured to be insert molded into a single injection molded part, each insert having a corresponding anchor portion, exterior portion and connector, each anchor portion arranged to be molded in the single injection molded part and each exterior portion arranged to be positioned exterior to the single injection molded part; and a carrier frame configured to support the set of inserts in a predetermined arrangement, each insert connected to the carrier frame via each corresponding connector, wherein the carrier frame comprises:
an index feature corresponding to the set of inserts and is configured to align the set of inserts during the injection molding process; andan opening configured to accommodate the mold during the injection molding process, wherein each anchor portion is positioned in the opening such that each anchor portion is situated inside the mold during the injection molding process.