Safety device for use in clamping unit of molding machine

摘要

A safety device for use in a clamping unit of a molding machine is provided with an improved mechanism to always secure safety when the thickness of a mold is adjusted. The device comprises a safety rod having a predetermined number of engagement stepped portions and tapered surfaces formed alternately at a front end portion at predetermined intervals, a support block for supporting the safety rod, a lever member, a stopper engaged with the engagement stepped portion of the safety rod from sideways, and an operation member having a link bar arranged horizontally in such a manner that the link bar can swing freely and always located below the end portion of the lever member.