Patent ID: 6290482
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: B29C,F16C

Abstract:
A molding system comprising,a stationary platen for mounting a first mold half;a moving platen for mounting a second mold half;at least one tie bar member interconnecting said moving platen and said stationary platen;said moving platen having at least one opening for receiving at least one tie bar member;a flexible shoe assembly mounted in said moving platen supporting said tie bar member;said flexible shoe assembly having a body for supporting a load;said flexible shoe assembly having a force redirector; andsaid flexible shoe assembly having an upper surface for slideably engaging a complimentary surface of said tie bar member, said force redirector disposed in said body in a plane below said upper surface for redirecting said force from a peripheral edge of said upper surface to a central force area in said body.