Patent ID: 6019928
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,F02M

Abstract:
A method for insert molding a connector having at least one metal member, said method comprising the steps of:providing a core having a plurality of slots;placing the at least one metal member in a molding position by inserting the at least one metal member within a corresponding slot of the core, the at least one metal member and the core forming a molding assembly;inserting the molding assembly into a mold cavity formed of a separable mold by fitting portions of holding pins extending from a mold surface into the mold cavity into holding pin holes formed in the core, the holding pin holes being positioned to create a separation layer between surfaces of the holding pin holes and the metal members, the core having positioning projections butting against an inner wall of the mold cavity;injecting the resin into the mold cavity around the molding assembly to form the connector; andseparating the mold to free the connector.