Retaining device

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2007-01-19

2008-10-07

Mackey, James P. (Department: 1791)

Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus

With apparatus assembly or dismantling means or with idle part

For extrusion or injection type shaping means

C425S556000, C425S577000, C425S589000, C425S441000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431581

ABSTRACT:
A retaining device for an injection mold is disclosed. The retaining device has a device body which has a top surface and a bottom surface. A live bearing is mounted in the device body such that a portion of the live bearing extends above a top surface of the device body. The device is secured such that the live bearing supports movement of a first portion of the injection mold. A shoulder surface is formed where a body head portion interfaces with a body base portion. A spring is disposed around the body base portion such that a spring top is in communication with the shoulder surface, and a spring bottom extends below the bottom surface of the device body. The spring creates a “pre-load” force that will hold the slide in place. Optional washers can be added to the device to adjust the “pre-load.”

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