Patent ID: 6595268
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
An end cap assembly for retaining an insert within a casing of a spin cast die assembly which rotates about a rotation axis, the end cap assembly, comprising:a mounting member for attaching to an end of the casing; a flyweight ring engaging an end of the insert; and a plurality of flyweight members pivotally mounted on the flyweight ring, the flyweight members being mounted radially internally with respect to the mounting member, the flyweight members pivoting into engagement with the mounting member when the assembly is spun and holding the insert within the casing, each flyweight member being spaced apart at all times from the insert when the assembly is being rotated, and each flyweight member operating to urge axially inwardly, in a direction parallel to said rotation axis, both the flyweight ring and the insert during rotation of the assembly.