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Compensating retaining member for use with a molding system

US7597551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. · CA

Inventors

Arnold Mai · Irrel, DE
Friedhelm Schmitz · Wittlich, DE
Sven Kmoch · Platten, DE
Laurent Christel Sigler · Molberg, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 20, 2007
Grant date	Oct 6, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 9, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29K2995/0087
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are a compensating retaining member for use with a molding system and the molding system incorporating same. A retaining structure for use in a molding system, the retaining structure configured to cooperate with a slide that is configured to receive, in use, a split mold insert coupled to the slide, is provided. The retaining structure comprises a body defining a relief element configured to provide a degree of flexibility to the body.

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