Patent ID: 7179409
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. A die clamping apparatus including; a die opening/closing mechanism for moving a movable platen having a movable die close to or away from a stationary platen having a stationary die, a die clamping cylinder for clamping the stationary die and the movable die, a tie bar having an engaging part formed on the periphery thereof and pulled by the die clamping cylinder, and a half nut capable of disengageably engaging with the engaging part, wherein the die clamping apparatus comprises a first engaging position adjusting mechanism for controlling a movement of the tie bar or the half nut to a half nut engaging position at the time of die thickness adjustment, and a second engaging position adjusting mechanism which allows the tie bar or the half nut to move in a die clamping or die opening direction and moves the tie bar or the half nut to the half nut engaging position at the time of molding.