Abstract: A customizable mold system for creating a custom mold by selecting from a plurality of pre-engineered mold bases and plates. Where the plurality of pre-engineered mold bases and plates provide various options for the custom mold including: a number of cavities; a size of the cavities; a type of coring method; and a type of gating method, for a selected global standard (US, DIN, JIS).

Abstract: A fluid spring is provided with a sleeve, a first chamber configured to accommodate a fluid and formed in the sleeve, a hollow piston rod, a second chamber configured to accommodate the fluid and formed in the hollow piston rod, and a communicating passage configured to make the first chamber and the second chamber communicate with each other and formed in an end portion of the hollow piston rod. A part of the hollow piston rod is displacably accommodated in the first chamber. The communicating passage only permits the fluid to flow in a direction from the first chamber to the second chamber.

Abstract: A clamp includes (a) a first engager that engages with engagement parts formed at ends of the tiebars at the moving platen side after moving the moving platen in the fixed platen direction to close a die or mold, in the tiebar insertion holes of the moving platen, (b) a second engager that engages with engagement parts formed at ends of the tiebars at the fixed platen sides detachably at ends of clamping pistons using a detachable engager, (c) a pushing device that cooperates with the tiebars and pushes the moving platen after die or mold closing against the fixed platen in the tiebar insertion holes of the fixed platen, and (d) a tiebar inserting and extracting device coupled with ends of the tiebars at the fixed platen sides at a side of the fixed platen opposite to the die or mold mounting surface.

Abstract: A blade mould assembly (100) with lockdown mechanism for opening, closing or clamping blade mould assemblies. The blade mould assembly includes a top mould portion (101), a bottom mould portion (102), and a lockdown mechanism (103). The lockdown mechanism includes an upper frame (117) coupled to the top mould portion (101) comprising an upper bearing device (118), a clamping pin (119) extending substantially horizontally in the upper bearing device (118), and a lower frame (120) coupled to the bottom mould portion (102). The lower frame includes a lower bearing device (121) adapted to engage the under bearing device (118), a protractile rod (122), a latching element (124) coupled to the protractile rod (122) comprising a pivoting component, an inward clamping side (128), and an outward sliding side (129) wherein the outward clamping side comprises a pivoting recess (132) and the inward clamping side comprises a clamping recess (130).

Abstract: A hold-down tooling package that maintains the dimensional integrity between the product manifold, shear and fill plate.

Abstract: An injection mold for molding a lens barrel is disclosed. The injection mold includes a female die, a male die and a screw die. The female die and the male die are correspondingly connected to two ends of the screw die. The female die, the male die and the screw die cooperatively define a mold cavity. The female die includes a female die plate and a female die core protruding from the female die plate. The male die includes a male die plate and a male die core protruding from the male die plate. The male die defines a through hole passing through the male die plate and the male die core. An air gap is formed between the distal ends of female die core and the male die core, the air gap is communicated with the mold cavity and the through hole.

Abstract: A foil-decorating injection molding apparatus having a male mold, a female mold, a transport chuck for feeding a decorative sheet S between the male mold and the female mold, and a clamper for pressing and fastening the decorative sheet onto a parting surface of the female mold. The transport chuck consists of two clamping devices each clamping a side edge of the decorative sheet. The clamper consists of a pressing frame and a connecting member. When the pressing frame is in abutment with the female mold, a space is provided between the connecting member and the female mold in which the clamping devices can pass through. After the decorative sheet is fed by the clamping chuck, the sheet can be fastened by the clamper without waiting until the chuck is brought back to an initial standby position, thereby reducing the manufacturing time.

Abstract: A clamping mechanism having: a drive; a shaft connected to the drive; an eccentric hub that is driven to rotate by the shaft; a fixed support structure that supports the eccentric hub such that the eccentric hub can rotate; and a moving support structure that is connected to the eccentric hub such that the moving support structure is driven substantially linearly based on rotational motion of the eccentric hub and serves to clamp an object between the moving support structure and a fixed structure adjacent to the moving support structure. A clamping system is provided having, a single drive; a shaft connected to the drive; and a plurality of clamping mechanisms.

Abstract: A mold twist lock apparatus comprising a securing pin having a distal end and a proximal end on a longitudinal axis of the securing pin, the proximal end having a hole therethrough, a coaxial spring positioned about the proximal end of the securing pin, a cross pin disposed through the hold in the proximal end of the securing pin, the cross pin having an enlarged end and a second spring positioned between an extension of the securing pin and the enlarged end of the cross pin.

Abstract: A locking device for use with first and second mold plates, comprising an upper block including an axial cavity adapted to receive an upper projection end and adapted to be affixed to a first mold plate; a projection having upper and lower projection ends; a base adapted to be secured to a second mold plate, including a longitudinal bore adapted to receive at least one roller actuator assembly and at least one biasing element therein, and a projection receiving bore adapted to receive the lower projection end; at least one roller actuator assembly adapted to mechanically engage the lower projection end; a plurality of biasing elements, each adapted to mechanically engage a roller actuator assembly and a retention plate; and a plurality of retention plates adapted to be secured to the base and retain at least one roller actuator assembly and at least one biasing element within the longitudinal bore.

Abstract: A locking device for a mold including more than one movable plate. A spring-biased wedge block includes a first side wall and an opposing second side wall that is beveled with respect to the first side wall. A latch bar includes an inclined latch end for engaging with the second side wall of the wedge block. A cam bar includes a cam end for engaging with the first side wall of the wedge block. At least one of the wedge block, the latch bar or the cam bar is formed of a 4340 steel alloy, and at least one of the latch end, the cam end, or the wedge block second side wall is nitrided or nitride coated.

Abstract: A manufacturing mold for the production of a rotor blade for a wind turbine, where at least in one region of its longitudinal extension between a rotor blade root and a rotor blade tip, the finished rotor blade has an aerodynamic cross-sectional profile that has a profile leading edge (nose) and a profile trailing edge which are connected together via a suction side and a pressure side of the cross-sectional profile. A manufacturing mold can be divided along at least one separation plane which extends in the longitudinal direction of the rotor blade and between the profile leading edge and the profile trailing edge while simultaneously dividing the suction side and the pressure side, into a manufacturing mold part for producing a rotor blade part having the profile leading edge, and into a manufacturing mold part for producing a rotor blade profile part having the profile trailing edge.

Abstract: A hydraulic locking mechanism for multiple extrusion heads of an extruder, has two Y-shaped clamping arms, six wedges, six pushing bars, six oil cylinder brackets, six oil cylinders, and six locking holes. A pair of locking holes is formed on both sides of an upper portion and a lower portion of the barrel and the extrusion head thereof, respectively. The wedge is disposed on inner wall of the locking hole, and a locking hole thereof has a sectional area gradually decreasing from the outside to the inside. The clamping arms are disposed on both sides of the barrel and the extrusion head via fastening devices. A through hole for the pushing bar is disposed on a branch of each of the clamping arm and corresponds to six locking holes. A piston rod of the oil cylinder is connected to a rear end of the pushing bar, the six oil cylinders and the six pushing bars are respectively fixed on six branches of the two clamping arms via six brackets of an oil cylinder.

Abstract: A mold lock for a mold that includes a plurality of interlocking arrangements that are configured to provide at least a plurality of interlocks during mold closing. A male interlocking arrangement includes a head with a nose that has a recessed or offset portion that facilitates primary interlocking during mold closing. The nose can be configured with one or more spaced apart bosses that make contact with arms of a female interlocking arrangement at an initial point of contact that then facilitate mold alignment when a second point of contact is achieved.

Abstract: A locking device for a mold including more than one movable plate. A spring-biased wedge block includes a first side wall and an opposing second side wall that is beveled with respect to the first side wall. A latch bar includes an inclined latch end for engaging with the second side wall of the wedge block. A cam bar includes a cam end for engaging with the first side wall of the wedge block. At least one of the wedge block, the latch bar or the cam bar is formed of a 4340 steel alloy, and at least one of the latch end, the cam end, or the wedge block second side wall is nitrided or nitride coated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mould system (1) for making a partition in a cardboard-based container, whereby the mould system includes a moving mould half (10) and a stationary mould half (20), which are located opposite to each other, the mould system (1) enabling the manufacture of a container (500) that comprises a bottom (57) that is pressed from a cardboard blank and walls (59) connected to the bottom, and a rim (50) that is at least partly cast of plastic and connected to the upper edge of the walls, encircling the walls, whereby the mould half (10) that is movable with respect to the stationary mould half (20) includes at least a core plate (4) that is provided with a core (41), a plate-like seal ring (5), which is movable with respect to the core (41) and comprises a seal surface (5a) and surrounds the core (41), and a collar ring (6), which can be fitted between the core (41) and the seal ring (5) and by which the rim (50) can be made on the container and which can be moved with respect to both the sea

Abstract: A positioning device includes a first member and a second member. The first member defines an alignment axis and has a male portion. The second member is separable from the first member and defines a female portion for mating with the male portion along the alignment axis. A bearing mechanism is coupled to the female portion for reducing friction when the male and female portions mate and the bearing mechanism moves between first and second positions relative to at least one of the members. A resilient member is retained by the second member for resiliently supporting the bearing mechanism between the first and second positions. A retaining pin is coupled to the bearing mechanism and is retained between the second member and the resilient member. The retaining pin reacts against the resilient member as the bearing mechanism moves between the first and second positions.

Abstract: In a mold clamping device including a fixed platen, a movable platen, a plurality of tie bars, and mold clamping half nuts, a pair of additional half members which is restricted in the axial direction of the tie bar and moves in an opening/closing direction of the half nuts relative to the mold clamping half nuts is further provided, and when the mold clamping half nuts are closed and mated with the screw or the ring groove of the tie bar, the additional half members are closed to hold the tie bar so that play at mated parts is removed or cancelled by fixation.

Abstract: A rotary plate is rotatably supported with respect to a stationary base using an R-guide, and the weight of the rotary plate and a mold mounted to the rotary plate is also supported by the R-guide in addition to a bearing. Therefore, a moment and a vertical downward load acting on the bearing of the rotary plate can be reduced. A block of the R-guide is fixed with respect to the rotary plate side through a disc spring. Therefore, while the rotary plate is rotating, the elastic force of the disc spring causes the rotary plate to separate from the stationary base by a space, which reduces the rotational resistance of the rotary plate. During mold clamping, respective pressure-receiving surfaces of the rotary plate and the stationary base contact each other against the elastic force of the disc spring, which enables reliable transfer of a mold clamping load to the stationary base.

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus for forming a composite structural member from a charge are provided. The charge can be disposed on a first die of the apparatus and formed to a desired configuration defined by a recess of the die by inserting a second die or a tool into the recess. In some cases, the first die can include two portions that are adjustable in a transverse direction so that the recess can be opened by the insertion of the second die or tool. The second die or tool can be a substantially rigid member or an inflatable bladder. In either case, the charge can be disposed on the first die, formed, and then further processed on the first die, thereby facilitating indexing of the charge for each operation.

Abstract: An injection molding machine comprises a stationary platen 46 and a movable platen 40. The stationary platen 46 and movable platen 40 may be supported on a base frame 10. A mold clamping frame 56 comprises a first member 54 joined to the stationary platen 46, a second member 24 joined to the movable platen 40, and connecting members 78 and 80 for connecting the first member 54 and the second member 24 at their approximate centers. A mold clamping cylinder 50 is disposed between the first member 54 and the stationary platen 46 or between the second member 24 and the movable platen 40. The stationary platen 46 and the first member 54 are joined in a flexible manner, and the movable platen 40 and the second member 24 are similarly joined in a flexible manner.

Abstract: A mould is provided for the injection molding of a plastic piece that includes at least two adjacent parts of two compatible plastic materials, assembled to one another by welding or gluing, of different types and/or colors. The mould includes a mould cavity defined by at least two non-planar walls and at least one retractable wall movable between extended and retracted positions, dividing the mould cavity into at least two compartments supplied separately with plastic. When extended, a non-linear edge of the retractable wall cooperates with a wall of the mould cavity in a play-free manner. The retractable wall includes panels joined in at least the extended or retracted position, movable in relation to one another so they can modify the shape of the non-linear edge of the retractable wall to adapt it to the shape of a second wall of the cavity in the retracted position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lock of a molding system having a rod and a platen. The lock includes a lock member associated with the rod that is movable between a clamped position and a released position by a clamp assembly. A complementary lock member is associated with the platen. The lock member and the complementary lock member are cooperatively operable to move between a lockable condition and an unlockablecondition within a relatively lower flex zone of the platen. The relatively lower flex zone of the platen is a portion of the platen adjacent to the rod relative to a relatively higher flex zone of the platen also adjacent to the rod.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus capable of minimizing cracks at the corners of a mold is provided. The injection molding apparatus includes first and second molds that mate with each other to define a molding cavity, a stationary member that supports the first mold, a movable member that supports the second mold and moves backwards and forwards together with the second mold, and a plurality of pressing members installed around the first mold so as to press a periphery of the first mold toward the molding cavity by a pressing force of the movable member when the first mold is mated with the second mold.

Abstract: A process for producing an exterior member/seal member assembly includes: a first step of moving a slide core to protrude into a major cavity defined between first and second dies and, and injecting a hard synthetic resin into an exterior-member forming cavity partitioned in the major cavity; and a second step of retracting the slide core and injecting a soft synthetic resin into a seal-member forming cavity which is a remaining portion of the major cavity. An outer-seal-lip forming portion is connected to an outer end of the seal-member forming cavity; a recess-shaped step is formed on one side face of the slide core and adapted to define an inner-seal-lip forming portion leading to the seal-member forming cavity between the step and an inner surface of a guide bore in the second die when the slide core is retracted; and the soft synthetic resin is filled into the outer and inner-seal-lip forming portions 15 and 16 at the second step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection device (1) for a moulding core (10) for producing a fibre composite component (21), in particular for aerospace, comprising: a base element (2) for receiving a coupling portion (26, 26?) of the moulding core (10) for subjecting the moulding core (10) to a medium; a clamping element (3) for fixing and sealing the coupling portion (26, 26?) of the moulding core (10) on the base element (2); and a locking mechanism (5) for locking the clamping element (3) with respect to the base element (2) and the coupling portion (26, 26?) of the moulding core (10).

Abstract: An apparatus for the forming of a lay-up of fibre composite material, in particular in the aerospace sector is provided. In this case, the apparatus has at least one forming tool, which has a surface contour corresponding to a desired geometry of the lay-up after the forming, and a tool carrier, to which the at least one forming tool is releasably fastened. From a further viewpoint, the invention makes available an apparatus with a modular structure, it then being possible for any desired forming tools to be combined with the tool carrier according to requirements. This leads in particular to less laborious handling, since it obviates the need for handling of the comparatively large tool carrier.

Abstract: One embodiment of a locking device for first and second mold plates of an injection molding machine comprises a base attached to the first mold plate, the base having first and second bores extending therethrough, the first and second bores having first and second bore centerlines, respectively, wherein the first bore centerline substantially intersects the second bore centerline, an actuator having an actuator first end, wherein the actuator is within the first bore, a member which at least partly covers the first bore, a biasing element between the actuator and the member, a block attached to the second mold plate, the block having a projection with projection first and second ends and a projection longitudinal axis, wherein the projection first end is substantially rigidly connected to the block, wherein the projection second end fits within the second bore, the projection second end comprising a projection contact surface.

Abstract: The present invention aims to allow production of a molded item having a highly precise shape. A molding metal mold is provided having a movable metal mold (first metal mold) and a fixed metal mold (second metal mold) defining a cavity therebetween in which a molded item is produced. The movable metal mold has a first convex taper tapering toward the fixed metal mold. The fixed metal mold has a first concave taper fittable with the first convex taper. The first convex taper and the first concave taper are arranged so that, when fitted to each other, respective taper surface abut to each other first, and then a clamping force of the movable metal mold and the fixed metal mold causes an abutting between an end surface and a bottom surface which are respective parting surfaces of the movable metal mold and the fixed metal mold around the cavity. The molding metal mold is used to produce a molded item by means of injection molding, for example.

Abstract: A mould holding cross member (9) according to the invention comprises a support base (91) a suitable to compress the mould (S) and more projecting, in the mould closing direction, than the ends (90) with which the cross member is connected to the moving columns (6) of the press on which it is fitted. The base (91) is connected to the rest of the cross member by a narrow portion (99) which extends in the central area of the base and between the projections of the hinging areas (7, 8) of the double toggle of the press on the press bed (2), and substantially not outside those projections. In this way the pressures are more uniformly distributed on the mould (S). The present invention also concerns a press fitted with a cross member (9) as defined above.

Abstract: A mold for molding a product in a cavity formed by closing the mold includes a first half; a second half; and a plurality of aligning members which come in contact with each side circumferential surface of the first half 100 and the second half at least in three directions, when the mold is closed. After the mold is closed, at least one of the aligning members is moved to contact the aligning member with the each side circumferential surface of the first half and the second half, which enables a center axis alignment between the first half and the second half.

Abstract: A molding apparatus includes a first mold half, a first mold core received in the first mold half, a second mold half opposite to the first mold half, a second mold core and a plurality of spacers. The second mold core includes a sleeve and a core insert. The sleeve is received in the second mold core. The sleeve includes a receiving hole defined therein, and a plurality of parallel grooves defined in an inner surface in the receiving hole. The grooves are angularly equidistantly spaced from each other. The core insert is received in the receiving hole of the sleeve. The plurality of spacers is configured for being selectively disposed in the corresponding grooves. Each of the spacers is configured for being sandwiched between the sleeve and the core insert.

Abstract: A device for producing a plastic part that has a plurality of components includes a closing unit for receiving at least one mold in which a thermoplastic molded body can be shaped or positioned, and at least one polyurethane unit for introducing a polyurethane material into a larger cavity comprising the thermoplastic molded body. At least one additional polyurethane unit is provided for introducing an additional polyurethane material having different product properties into a same or a different, larger cavity. As an alternative, the at least one polyurethane unit can be adapted for an additional polyurethane material having different product properties for introduction into the same or a different, larger cavity.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mold insert stack for use in an injection mold and a coupler thereof.

Abstract: A stationary platen unit and a movable platen unit each include a platen body, a load transmission portion, a die fixing plate, and a backup member. The backup member is located between the platen body and the die fixing plate. The backup member is movable between a first position in which it is in contact with both the die fixing plate and the platen body and a second position in which it is separate from the die fixing plate and/or the platen body. When a large die set is attached to the die fixing plate, the backup member is situated in the first position. When a small die set is attached to the die fixing plate, the backup member is moved to the second position.

Abstract: A molding apparatus includes a first mold half, first mold core received in the first mold half, a second mold half including a receiving cavity defined therein, a second mold core, a spacer and a bolt. The second mold half is positioned opposite to the first mold half. A first through hole is defined in the second mold half and in communication with the receiving cavity. The second mold core is received in the receiving cavity. The second mold core defines a threaded hole in a peripheral surface thereof aligned with the first through hole. The spacer is configured for being positioned between the second mold core and the second mold half. The spacer defines a second through hole therein. The bolt passes through the first through hole and is screwed in the threaded hole for securing the second mold core to the second mold half.

Abstract: Various components useful in the sport of target shooting are disclosed herein. These components include a mold assembly for fabrication of a frozen water-based skeet, a skeet design particularly suited for fabrication from a frozen water-based liquid, and a hand-held skeet thrower for manually launching skeet. These components have utility individually or maybe combined to form a kit.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for making an article with a microstructure or nanostructure, an injection molding process or an injection-compression molding process is used to produce a substrate and to apply a microstructure or nanostructure upon a surface of the substrate. Subsequently, the substrate is inundated with a cross-linking, curing material.

Abstract: A mandrel for providing a tubular article, comprising a supporting structure for the sliding guiding of a side wall constituted by a plurality of plate-shaped elements which can move according to a rule of motion which provides for a forward stroke and a return stroke. The elements are guided in a translational motion by members for the coupling and guiding of the elements with respect to the supporting structure. The mandrel comprises a plurality of actuators which are functionally associated with the plate-shaped elements for the controlled translational motion, along the guided path, of the plate-shaped elements according to presettable rules of motion.

Abstract: A self-positioning clamp piston assembly (300) provides clamp-up, mold break and position reset function through the provision of distinct clamp-up (329), mold break (366) and reset (368) chambers. A position reference shoulder (337) on a piston front ring (330) fixed into a platen (12), permits positioning of a tie bar (12) to ensure clearance (102) between teeth (100) on the tie bar (12) and teeth (98) on a related but separate locking assembly (94). With the tie bar (12) coupled to a clamp piston (304) through a tie bar end plate (340), movement of the tie bar under clamp pressure displaces an independently moveable reset piston (360) from alignment with the tie bar end plate (340). Pressurization of the mold break chamber (366) causes displacement of the reset piston (360) from the shoulder (337), but re-alignment of the reset piston with the tie bar end plate (340).

Abstract: Discloses is: (i) a molding-system lock, (ii) a molding system having a molding-system lock, and/or (iii) a method of a molding-system lock, amongst other things.

Abstract: A process for casting three-dimensional parts and sacrificial models from casting compounds forced by pressurized inert gas into transparent molds that are supported by transparent mold frames. The casting compound incorporates radiation activated photo initiators which cause polymerization and curing of the compound within the mold. An automated casting system is anticipated which is enabled by the use of very soft, stretchable and deformable material for the mold body and supporting the mold with radiation transparent mold frames. Oxygen and other gases in the atmosphere react with some casting compounds to create a sticky film on mold cavity walls which causes difficulty when removing a casting from a mold. This problem is eliminated by purging the mold cavity with an inert gas between casts.

Abstract: Disclosed is: (i) a molding-system clamp, including: a lock, a lock actuator, and a connecting rod connecting the lock actuator to the lock, (ii) a molding system having the molding-system clamp as described above, and (iii) a molded article manufactured by usage of a molding system having the molding-system clamp as described above.

Abstract: An object is to provide a drive apparatus for an injection molding machine which can generate a large thrust force and can provide short-cycled continuous drive. The drive apparatus includes a housing (11); a tubular linear motor (14) including a movable element (12) disposed within the housing (11) in a manner capable of advancing and retreating, and a stationary element (13) attached to the housing (11), the linear motor (14) serving as a first drive section; a member-to-be-driven (15) caused to advance and retreat together with the movable element (12); and a second drive section attached to the housing (11) and disposed such that at least a portion of the second drive section overlaps the linear motor (14) along the axial direction. By merely a slight increase in a radial dimension, the area of a permanent magnet (23) of the movable element (12) can be sufficiently increased, and the capacity of the linear motor (14) can be increased.

Abstract: A forming die for forming a head on a rope includes a first die block provided with a first die cavity which is provided with at least one first clamping rib, and a second die block provided with a second die cavity which is provided with at least one second clamping rib. Thus, the second clamping rib of the second die block is movable to abut the respective first clamping rib of the first die block to form an annular clamping rib which presses the head of the rope to form an annular clamping groove in a peripheral wall of the head so that the head is fixed on the rope closely by compression of the annular clamping groove to prevent the head from being detached from the rope due to a larger pulling force.

Abstract: A mold assembly having a first mold portion with a first cavity having a retention groove. A second mold portion associated with the first mold portion and configured to come together therewith. The second mold portion has a second cavity. The second cavity and the first cavity form a first substrate compartment. A third mold portion is associated with the first mold portion and configured to come together therewith. The third mold portion has a third cavity having a shut-off member. The third cavity and the first cavity form a first over-mold compartment when the first and third mold portions come together. The shut-off member projects from the third cavity surface to impinge on a surface of a component formed by the first substrate compartment. The first retention groove mirrors the shut-off member and is aligned therewith when the first and third cavities form the first over-mold compartment.

Abstract: Disclosed is: (i) a molding-system clamp, including: a lock, a lock actuator, and a connecting rod connecting the lock actuator to the lock, (ii) a molding system having the molding-system clamp as described above, and (iii) a molded article manufactured by usage of a molding system having the molding-system clamp as described above.

Abstract: In a lead frame (36), inner leads (4), the terminal ends of support leads (2), and a die pad (3) are disposed in a molding area (11) molded with a molding resin (13) and a frame (1), the leading ends of the support leads (2), outer leads (5), and tie bars (6) are disposed outside the molding area (11). In the frame (1), slits (16) are formed by cutting on both sides of corners (15) disposed on the extension lines of the leading ends of the support leads (2).

Abstract: A clamping unit includes two fixed platens, kept at a distance by tie bars, a platen which can be displaced in relation to the fixed platens, part of an injection mold respectively being arranged on one of the fixed platens and on the displaceable platen, a force generating element to be arranged between the one fixed platen and the displaceable platen, and the tie bars being arranged in vertical alignment. The force generating element is fastened to the displaceable platen and that on the one fixed platen there is arranged a locking element which forms a stop for the force generating element on the one fixed platen or exposes an opening for at least part of the force generating element to enter or pass through the one fixed platen.

Abstract: A hybrid bio actuator and a manufacturing method thereof using a 3-dimensional micro molding aligning apparatus are provided. The manufacturing method has the steps of: 3-dimensionally forming an actuator body with polymer using the micro molding aligning apparatus; and transplanting and cultivating the muscular cell onto the actuator body. The step of forming the actuator body comprise: preparing the upper and lower half molds corresponding to an outer contour of the actuator; installing, on the mold plate unit, the upper and lower half molds opposite to each other and placing a mass of polymer above the lower half mold; aligning the lower half mold with the upper half mold using the aligner unit; pressing the mold plate unit using the clamp unit; solidifying the polymer; and removing the solidified polymer, thereby providing the hybrid bio actuator made of a biomaterial compatible with the human body and capable of operating without a separate battery or external energy source.