Replaceable insert for mold lock
US6921256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C33/303
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mold positioning system (10) for use in guiding and aligning mold segments (11, 13) includes a male member (12) having a tongue portion (14) on one mold segment that engages a female member (20) attached to the other mold segment when the mold assembly (8) is closed. The female and/or male member (20, 12) are configured to receive a replaceable insert (36) in the areas of the mold positioning system (10) that are subject to wear. The replaceable insert (36)is easily removable for replacement to increase the life of the male and female members (12, 20).
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