Patent · US Expired

Mold closure system

US5306564A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 11, 1993
Grant dateApr 26, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 11, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F1/041
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a spring-loaded shock absorbing system for use with molding devices to minimize wear due to repeated closing of mold portions. A helical spring which separates the mold portions must be overcome to join the mold portions. The spring is compressed between a platform's shoulder surface of adjustable height and a ledge flaring outward from a spring retainer. The shock absorber is used in conjunction with a clamping system.

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