MOLDING METHOD AND APPARATUS AND PART PRODUCED THEREBY

摘要

A molding apparatus for encapsulating a glass sheet (S) includes a stationary mold base (25), a moveable side mold core (30) and a moveable top mold core (35) rotatable into and out of a facing relationship with the stationary mold base (25). The side and top mold cores (30, 35) are rotatable via toggle mechanisms (31, 36) by means of fluid cylinders (32, 37). When the side and top moveable cores (30, 35) are in the closed position, these cores cooperate with the stationary mold base (25) to define a mold cavity. The glass sheets (S) are secured to the stationary mold base by way of vacuum heads (27). Stops (26) help to position the glass sheets (S) on the stationary mold base (25). The apparatus is usable in a method of encapsulating a glass sheet.