摘要 |
An insert system for an injection mold apparatus is provided. The mold has a mold cavity plate ( 14 ) and a mold core plate ( 12 ) each secured to mold bases ( 16, 18 ), relatively movable between open and closed positions, each having opposing faces, the faces meeting to define a mold cavity between the two faces. At least one of the mold plate faces defines a facial pocket ( 40 ) therein for insertion of a mold insert ( 30 ). The mold insert is secured to an insert rod ( 36 ). The mold plate having the facial pocket ( 40 ) defines a passageway ( 46 ) extending from the facial pocket through the plate ( 12 ) and mold base ( 16 ). The insert rod is insertable into the passageway to a position where the insert sits within said facial pocket at a prelock position, where said insert is only partially inserted into said facial pocket. Preferably, the insert is biased in this prelock position. Locking means ( 64, 66, 38, 70, 74, 76, 101, 63 A, 63 B) is operably connected to the insert rod ( 36 ), operable from the periphery of said mold base, to releasably lock the insert rod within said passage and, thus, the insert from said prelock position to a fully inserted position where the insert sits flush with the mold plate face.
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