Patent ID: 6325615
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
An injection molding system comprising:a) a mold assembly;b) a heater for heating specific regions of the mold assembly: andc) connecting wire for connecting the heater to a power source, the connecting wire including a high temperature wire connector assembly for removably connecting two wire ends for facilitating the replacement of the heater, the assembly comprising:i) a male connector portion comprising a metallic tubular portion with a first end open for insertion of and connection with a wire conductor and the second end having exterior threads for joining to the female portion, the wire electrically connectable within the tubular portion, a conductive pin extending coaxially outward from the second end of the tubular portion, insulative material disposed on the metallic tubular portion with the exterior threads exposed; andii) a female connector portion having a metallic tubular portion with a first end and a second end, the first end having a flange and a recess for receiving the conductive pin, the second end having an opening for receiving and attaching to the other wire conductor, a nonconductive nut rotatably attached to the first end at the flange, the nonconductive nut having internal threads configured to cooperate with the external threads on the male connector portion, insulative material disposed on the metallic tubular portion.