CPC B29C 45/2708 (2013.01) [B29C 45/7653 (2013.01); B29C 45/78 (2013.01); B65D 1/22 (2013.01); B29C 2045/2716 (2013.01); B29C 2945/76531 (2013.01); B29C 2945/76561 (2013.01); B29C 2945/76658 (2013.01); B29C 2945/76702 (2013.01); B29C 2945/76859 (2013.01); B29C 2945/76869 (2013.01); B29L 2031/712 (2013.01)] | 7 Claims |
1. A method for manufacturing a storage container with an injection molding process, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a mold having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a plurality of side surfaces, the plurality of side surfaces includes a first side surface, a second side surface, a third side surface, and a fourth side surface, the mold includes two sections, wherein the mold is in a closed position, a cavity is formed between the two sections, the mold further includes a plurality of injectors directed into the cavity when the mold is in the closed position, the plurality of injectors including a first pair of injectors disposed through the first side surface and a second pair of injectors disposed through the second side surface;
providing a molten material;
positioning the plurality of injectors along the plurality of side surfaces at a desired height and a desired lateral position to achieve a balanced fill of the cavity;
injecting the molten material through the plurality of injectors disposed through the plurality of side surfaces of the mold into the cavity and not through the bottom wall; and
removing the manufactured storage container from the mold.
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