Device for manufacturing information carriers by injection moulding

Abstract

An auxiliary device is intended to be added to an injection moulding device for manufacturing disc-like information carriers. The injection moulding device comprises a mould having two mold parts which in a closed situation bound a mould cavity. An insert plate can be position against an end wall of the mould cavity, on which plate is found the information to be recorded onto the information carrier. Received in a supply holder are insert plates which can be transported by a mechanical device from and to the end wall. Positioning of the insert plates by the mechanical device takes place such that each insert plate is brought into a convex state, is placed with its central zone against the end wall and the convex form is then removed for stable positioning of the insert plate in flat state. The desired centering is thus achieved in simple manner, while friction between the insert plate and the wall is essentially prevented.