Patent ID: 6325614
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B29C,Y10S

Abstract:
A mold element retaining system for securing a mold element to a mold plate, said mold element retaining system comprising:a retaining spigot connectable to a mold element to be retained;an axially moveable retaining means having a first configuration for engaging said retaining spigot and a second configuration for releasing said retaining spigot;an actuator for moving said retaining means between said first and second configurations;tensioning means for applying an axial force to said retaining means in said first configuration urging said mold element toward said mold plate wherein,said actuator acts as said tensioning means,said retaining spigot includes a grooves, and,said retaining means further comprises a chuck having at least one jaw to engage said groove in said first configuration and to disengage said groove in said second configuration.