METHOD FOR MOLDING A DECORATIVE ZIPPER PULL AND MOLD FOR A ZIPPER PULL

摘要

A molding process for creating a decorative pull has two separate molding steps. In the first molding step, a first top mold portion, and a bottom mold portion are used. The bottom mold portion has a mold compartment with an indentation in the bottom. An end of a soft string is placed in this compartment with the end disposed over the indentation. The first top mold portion is closed over the bottom mold portion and molding material is injected. The molding material enters the mold cavity and flows into the indentation to cover the ends of the string entirely, to create a first molded component. A second top mold portion is then placed over the bottom mold potion and molding material is then injected into the second mold cavity formed by the second top mold portion to cover the first molded component and create a molded pull for use on zippers or other items.

主权项

1. A method for molding a decorative zipper pull, comprising:
providing a first top mold portion and a bottom mold portion, the first top and bottom mold portions forming a first mold cavity, wherein the bottom mold portion has two side walls, an end wall and an indentation adjacent the end wall; placing at least one end of a string in the first mold cavity, such that said at least one end is disposed directly above the indentation; closing first top mold portion over the bottom mold portion; injecting molding material into the first mold cavity such that the molding material enters the first mold cavity and flows into the indentation to cover the at least one end of the string entirely, to create a first molded component; removing the first top mold portion; placing a second top mold portion having a second mold cavity over the bottom mold portion; injecting molding material into the second mold cavity to create a molded pull; and removing the molded pull from the mold portions.