Mold lock
US7862326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C45/2606
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mold lock for a mold that includes a plurality of interlocking arrangements that are configured to provide at least a plurality of interlocks during mold closing. A male interlocking arrangement includes a head with a nose that has a recessed or offset portion that facilitates primary interlocking during mold closing. The nose can be configured with one or more spaced apart bosses that make contact with arms of a female interlocking arrangement at an initial point of contact that then facilitate mold alignment when a second point of contact is achieved.
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