Patent ID: 7291000
Filing Date: 2007-11-06
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
1. A mold insert system for an injection mold apparatus comprising a mold cavity plate and a mold core plate each secured to mold bases, relatively movable between open and closed positions, each having opposing faces, said faces meeting to define a mold cavity between the two faces, said cavity defining the shape of a molded article, at least one of said faces defining a facial pocket therein for insertion of a mold insert, said facial pocket defining an insert passageway extending from the facial pocket through the plate and base, said mold insert secured to an insert rod, said insert rod including at least one transverse slot extending thereacross, said insert rod insertable into said passageway to a prelock position, whereat said insert is partially inserted into said facial pocket; said mold base defining a transverse passageway extending transversely to and communicating with said insert passageway; a locking member being insertable into said transverse passageway such that a portion of said locking member is positioned within the at least one slot of the insert rod, wherein the locking member is rotatable about its axis when it is inserted in the transverse passageway such that the insert rod may be urged to move between said prelock and fully inserted positions by rotation of said locking member about its axis.