Abstract: By making the fluid seal an integral part of either the filter element or the filter housing, the reliability of fluid filter assemblies is improved. In addition, the process for manufacturing filter assemblies and their individual components can be more easily automated.

Abstract: A machine for pressing and forming food products has a die including an inner die plate surrounded by an outer die ring. The inner die plate is axially movable relative the outer die ring, between an extended state and a compressed state. A circumferential flexible seal connects the inner die to the outer die ring. During operation, when the inner die moves from the extended state to the compressed state, the seal creates a groove for the formation of a ridge, or crust of pizza dough. The die is more easily manufactured, has a longer useful life, improves the reliability of the machine, and allows for making rising crust pizzas.

Abstract: A fluid seal including a casing unit and an elastomeric lip body portion. Frustoconical air and oil side surfaces of the lip body meet at an inner diameter portion to form a fluid seal band contacting an associated shaft in use. A continuous, circumferentially extending garter spring is embedded in the seal lip body. An axially inner surface of the lip body is defined in part by plural spaced apart ribs and the remainder is defined by pockets having portions lying closely adjacent the radially and axially innermost portions of the garter spring. In the free state of said seal, the garter spring exerts a radially inwardly directed preload force so as to resist radial expansion of said seal. The spring also resists dimensional shrinkage of the seal band and the remainder of the seal body.

Abstract: A mold base kit including plural plates having alignment bores for receiving guide dowels for accurately aligning the plates with respect to one another as a mold frame is assembled from the kit. Each guide dowel includes a hollow, cylindrical sleeve sized to fit snugly in the alignment bores of adjacent, abutting plates and also includes an abutment member extending radially outwardly of the guide dowel sleeve intermediate its ends which prevents the guide dowel from moving a substantial distance along an alignment bore. The abutment member may be formed by a circular piece of spring wire which extends through an arc of more than 180.degree. around the outside of the dowel sleeve, and preferably approximately 270.degree. around the sleeve. Because the retainer clip extends less than completely around the sleeve, its ends can readily be spread apart for assembly of the retainer clip onto the sleeve.

Abstract: A powder slush molding apparatus comprises a reservoir (4) containing a powder material (8) used as material for the powder slush molding apparatus and having a sealing member (21) on an end portion of a powder material introduction opening (6), and a metal mold (1) which is maintained at a high temperature and is coupled to the reservoir (4) for forming a skin molding by melting the powder material (8) poured from the reservoir (4) while rotating the reservoir (4). In the powder slush molding apparatus, the sealing member (21) comprises a seal tube (23) tubular in section which is fixed along the end portion of the powder material introduction opening (6) and a stringlike seal inner member (24) which is inserted in the seal tube (23).

Abstract: A sealing device for preventing leakage of pressure in pressure-processing a workpiece to be processed under isostatic pressure in a high pressure vessel, includes a ring member fitted to the opening/closing end of the vessel. When a cover is closed, an axial seal ring and a plane seal ring are mounted, with the plane seal ring adhered to the cover.

Abstract: A molding machine comprises a mold composed of lower and upper mold sections. A recess is defined in the lower mold section to receive a lead frame or other objects. The lead frame is sandwiched between the upper and lower mold sections. A mold cavity is defined in the lower mold section below the recess so as to receive a thermosetting resin or encapsulant. A gasket groove is defined adjacent to the mold cavity to receive a gasket. The gasket is subject to plastic deformation upon application of force. An oil chamber is communicated with the gasket groove and contains hydraulic oil. The hydraulic oil is pressurized to urge the gasket against the lead frame. As a result, the gasket is so deformed as to closely contact the surface of the lead frame and seal the mold cavity. The hydraulic oil is preferably mixed with thermoplastic resin in powder form.

Abstract: An optical disk molding apparatus is provided which includes a fixed side mold assembly and a movable side mold assembly. Each mold assembly has a mounting plate, a disk cavity plate, a temperature control liquid passage, and a temperature control liquid sealing device. The temperature control liquid sealing device is comprised of at least one annular aperture formed between the mounting plate and the disk cavity plate around the inner or the outer circumference of the temperature control liquid passage in each of the mold assemblies, a rigid ring fitted within the annular aperture such that there is only a minute clearance between the inner wall of the annular aperture and the rigid ring, and a heat resistant sealing filler charged between the inner wall of the annular aperture and the rigid ring.

Abstract: Lip-type oil seals (10) having helical pumping ribs (40) are manufactured by preparing a molded foreproduct of the seal and by trimming a hat portion (62) to form a sharp sealing edge (32). Each of the pumping ribs (40) is configured to include a first section (50) of a uniform cross-section and a bilge-shaped second section (52). Trimming is made along a trim line (68) that intersects in between the length of the first sections (50) to ensure that a length of the first sections (50) is preserved between the sealing edge (32) and the second sections (52) regardless of the tolerance of positioning of a trimming knife. Oil seals having an improved initial static and dynamic sealing performance is obtained. The second sections (52) achieves a satisfactory pumping action even after a substantial wear has taken place.

Abstract: A fixture for fixing an annular upper air isolation member which is provided around an outer side of an upper mold section to an upper mounting plate is released, thereby rotating the air isolation member by a rotational member and fixing the same by a rotational position regulating member. An upper chase unit is exchanged through an upper opening which is defined by the upper mounting plate and the rotated air isolation member. A lower chase unit is also exchanged in a similar manner. Due to this structure, a sealing mechanism for a resin sealing/molding apparatus for electronic parts which can readily and quickly exchange a mold in response to small lot production of various types of products is provided.

Abstract: A composite insulator-producing compression mold device including a pair of molding units each having a recess for the formation of a housing of a composite insulator. At least one partition plate is fitted to a first one of the molding units near the composite insulator housing-forming recess and at a location radially outwardly from the recess. An urging mechanism is provided for urging the partition plate toward the second molding unit such that an outer end portion of the partition plate may project toward the second molding unit from a parting face of the first molding unit when the molding units are opened. When the molding units are closed, the partition plate is received within the first molding unit. Another mechanism is provided for preventing the partition plate from being detached from the first molding unit.

Abstract: A mold assembly for forming a panel assembly having a gasket on one surface for use as a flush-mounted panel or window in vehicles, buildings, or other structures includes a mold cavity defined in a facing surface of one mold section and a pressure pad on the second mold section, the pressure pad being urged against the surface of a sheet-like panel at a position opposite the mold cavity with the panel being held against a support surface adjacent the mold cavity when the mold sections are closed. Preferably, the pressure pad is a heat insulative pad which is urged against the panel surface by a resilient member preferably formed from urethane. The support surface and mold cavity are preferably raised above and offset from adjacent portions of the first mold section, and the size of the raised area of the support surface and mold cavity preferably corresponds in size to the area of the pressure pad.

Abstract: A resin encapsulating molding die for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes a cavity piece having a cavity on which a lead frame with a mounted semiconductor element may be placed, with the semiconductor element in the cavity, and a gate piece having a gate portion including a sub-runner through which a molten resin for encapsulating the semiconductor element is introduced into the cavity, the gate piece being detachable from the cavity piece. The molding die also includes a sealing dam disposed adjacent the sub-runner for blocking flow of molten resin from the sub-runner toward leads of the lead frame. The sealing dam may be a clamp structure for clamping the leads closest to the gate portion, the sealing dam and cavity piece may be a continuous unitary structure, and the sealing dam may have a parting surface substantially coplanar with a parting surface of the cavity piece.

Abstract: A sealing device to be mounted between a member and a rotation shaft which can be rotated relatively to the member, includes an annular flanged portion formed of a resin and disposed to surround the rotation shaft, and extends in a radial direction of the rotation shaft. A resin seal lip extends from an inner end of the flanged portion in an axial direction of the rotation shaft toward fluid to be sealed in such a manner that the resin seal lip surrounds the rotation shaft. The resin seal lip has a first seal ring having a sealing surface which hermetically and slidably contacts the rotation shaft, a second seal ring having an elastic flanged portion formed of a rubber material and disposed to surround the rotation shaft and extending in a radial direction of the rotation shaft, and an elastic seal lip extending, over the resin seal lip, from an inner end of the elastic flanged portion in the axial direction of the rotation shaft toward the fluid to be sealed to surround the resin seal lip.

Abstract: A platen for applying pressure during hydroforming of polycarbonate and similar sheet material includes a flexible diaphragm for applying pressure in response to hydraulic fluid under pressure within a platen cavity and a diaphragm circumscribing sealing member for inhibiting seepage of hydraulic fluid and for preventing outward migration of the material of the diaphragm during a hydroforming operation. The junction between the sealing member and the diaphragm is conforming and void free to prevent hydraulic fluid flow therebetween. To help contain the hydraulic fluid within the platen cavity, a circumscribing inwardly extending foot of the diaphragm provides a mechanical and dynamic seal against an adjacent surface of the platen cavity.

Abstract: A flash-proof RIM mold and method of making same. The mold has a thermosetting resin squeezed and cured between the mold portions at the edge of the parting line exposed to the mold cavity. The resin fills any gaps between the mold portions resulting from mismatched surfaces. The resin adheres to one mold portion and is readily spaceable from the other. A strip of uncured resin is applied to one of the mold portions, the mold closed at its operating temperature, and the resin allowed to cure to a semi-cured state. The mold is opened and any resin exuding into the mold cavity removed. After the resin has fully cured the mold is ready for use.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing filters for motor vehicles essentially consists of a die (1, 2) in which the filtering element (9) is introduced, around which a channel (25) is formed where a movable frame (10) is lowered having a shape substantially corresponding to that of the filtering element (9), so as to define an injection cavity (27) separated from the filtering element, and an expansion cavity (28) adjacent the filtering element (9) that are communicate one another by the lifting of the movable frame (10), whereby the resin can expand and stick to the filtering element (9). The die is provided with a seal groove (3) acting as a seal gasket and is filled with synthetic resin during the expansion thereof, which resin prevents any further resin from entering the space between the die (2) and the movable frame (10).

Abstract: A platen for applying pressure during hydroforming of polycarbonate and similar sheet material includes a flexible diaphragm for applying pressure in response to hydraulic fluid under pressure within a platen cavity and a diaphragm circumscribing sealing member for inhibiting seepage of hydraulic fluid and for preventing outward migration of the material of the diaphragm during a hydroforming operation. The junction between the sealing member and the diaphragm is conforming and void free to prevent hydraulic fluid flow therebetween. To help contain the hydraulic fluid within the platen cavity, a circumscribing inwardly extending foot of the diaphragm provides a mechanical and dynamic seal against an adjacent surface of the platen cavity.

Abstract: A mold for forming coreless armatures having an upper mold and a lower mold. The lower mold has a mold cavity for receiving a shaft capable of supporting windings of a coreless armature. An elastic ring plate is placed between the upper and lower molds and is adapted for being compressed therebetween. The elastic ring plate is further adapted to contact terminal ends of the windings as they extend outside of the mold cavity, and to seal said mold cavity with the terminal ends extending therefrom.

Abstract: A resin frame such as a gasket or seal is injection-molded around the peripheral edges of a glass sheet which are positioned in a mold cavity which is defined between upper and lower molds that are brought together. Portions of the glass sheet which are spaced from the peripheral edges toward the geometric center of the glass sheet are gripped by a pair of resilient seal members mounted on the molds, respectively. A pair of protective walls is mounted on the molds, respectively, and held against surfaces of the resilient seal members which are closer to the mold cavity. The protective walls have respective distal ends spaced by a distance ranging from 0.01 mm to 0.1 mm from surfaces of the glass sheet when the molds are brought together.

Abstract: A mold arrangement for moulding an optodevice onto an optical ribbon fibre. The mould includes of a plurality of plates which are intended to be inserted between the movable top plate and the stationary bottom plate, or counterpressure plate, of a transfer moulding press, and includes an inlet channel, primary and secondary runners and an optodevice moulding cavity formed when two plates are brought together and through which the ribbon fibre extends. According to the invention, the mould cavity is provided with an outwardly projecting part at the ribbon-inlet end of the optodevice, and a seal in the form of a rubber sleeve or a sleeve of some similar material disposed around the ribbon and positioned in the mould cavity so that one end of the sleeve will completely fill the outwardly projecting part and so that the other end of the sleeve extends into the mould cavity. The seal in the moulded optodevice extends out from the optodevice around the ribbon fibre.

Abstract: Compression molding of elastomer to form an annular sealing lip bonded to a sintered polytetrafluoroethylene line over the lip, and to bond the elastomer to an annular metal case for the seal. The mold elements, anchoring the inner margin of the liner preform during molding, slide against each other for concentric alignment, bend the metal case to control back pressure on the elastomer being applied to the liner, and form a thin annular link of elastomer between the seal formed in the mold and the excess elastomer to be trimmed from the seal.

Abstract: A gasket, particularly a cylinder head gasket is described, which is made from a pressure-resistant and non-deformable material. Unlike in the case of the known gaskets, it is permanently shaped prior to assembly. The sealing surface is shaped complimentary to the deflection or sagging of the surfaces to be sealed, so that at all bearing points in the use case there is the thickness distribution required for a necessary pressure distribution. The corresponding topography is obtained in that a deformable assembly pattern is fixed under operating conditions between the surfaces to be sealed and copies are made of said assembly pattern.

Abstract: A plastic molding apparatus for semiconductor devices includes a first evacuation passage via which an ejector chamber in a lower die chase block is evacuated through a lower die common surface table, a second evacuation passage via which an ejector chamber in the upper die chase block is evacuated through the upper die common surface table, and a third evacuation passage via which a parting chamber on a parting surface between the lower die chase block and the upper die chase block is evacuated through one of the lower die common surface table and the upper die common surface table. Since the evacuation passages are separate and the volume of the evacuation chamber is reduced, evacuation performance is improved and the size of the apparatus is reduced. The plastic packaging performance is also improved.

Abstract: A screw-type resin injection apparatus for injection molding which includes a cylinder element having a cylinder chamber for receiving resin therein, and having, at an end portion, a nozzle for injecting the resin. A screw element is arranged within the cylinder chamber in a manner allowing rotation and axial movement. A rotary drive shaft is connected to the screw element telescopically so as to be capable of transmitting a torque. The rotary drive shaft is rotatively driven by a motor. A fluid pressure cylinder unit is arranged laterally of the cylinder element in parallel relation thereto. The fluid pressure cylinder unit is rotatably engaged with the screw element to drive the screw axially. Preferably, the screw element is provided with a mixing screw portion which has a screw groove small in pitch and large in lead angle and an axial groove extending axially.

Abstract: Indicia creating patterns are placed in a mold assembly used for making seals. The molded seal body includes trimming entry surface indicia and trimming exit surface indicia to provide visual targets to use when setting up equipment to trim a waste portion from the finished seal . The indicia are sized such that a seal is considered properly trimmed if a portion, but not the entirety of the entry surface indicia and exit surface indicia remain on the finished seal at each point of trimming around the circumference of the seal body. Thus, one can quickly determine if a seal is properly trimmed.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite seal is disclosed. The seal includes a seal ring made from a lubricous fluorocarbon material affixed by a positioning collar to a seal casing having axial and radial flanges. The casing radial flange has an inner margin and a given outer diameter, and the seal ring has contact and non-contact faces. The seal ring also includes at least an outer margin of frustoconical configuration, terminating in an outer edge of a given diameter. The method includes positioning the seal ring and the casing in a multi-element mold, closing the mold and filling the mold cavity thus formed with a fluent, curable elastomer which is permitted to cure into a solid collar positioning the seal ring and affixing it to the casing. Thereafter, portions of the positioning collar are cut away to leave the seal ring secured to the casing by a positioning collar of substantially reduced, thin cross-section.

Abstract: An elastomeric seal used in molding articles is disclosed. The seal has a first lateral cross-sectional dimension larger than the opening of a seal groove and at least a second lateral cross-sectional extending beyond the opening of a seal groove which is smaller than the lateral cross-sectional dimension at the opening of the seal groove. The elastomeric seal is releasably retained in the seal groove and provides an improved molding cavity for molding articles such as sanitary fixtures, i.e., tubs, whirlpools, spas, etc. Also disclosed, is a molding apparatus including the elastomeric seals useful in molding sanitary fixtures.

Abstract: A sprue and valve assembly (22) delivers a curable liquid material to a mold cavity (26) and thereafter is easily cleaned of the cured residual core (52) remaining from the liquid material. A sprue (34) having a flow passage (36) extends between the exterior surface of a mold (24) and a runner (30) in the mold (24). A valve body (54) is connected to the exterior face of the sprue (34). A coin slide type closure element (56) within the valve body (54) is controlled by a lever mechanism to selectively open or close the flow passage (36) to the curable liquid material flow. The flow passage (36) is tapered to permit easy removal of the cured residual core (52). PTFE seals (74) are disposed on opposite sides of the closure element (56). A bayonet fitting permits quick connection and disconnection of a supply line (18) to the valve body (54).

Abstract: A mold assembly for molding an elastomeric sealing element onto an annular seal case includes a spring-biased outer sleeve that exerts a clamping force on the seal case during the molding cycle. During the mold closing stroke the leading edge of the sleeve engages the seal case before an uncured elastomeric charge reaches the seal case. The sleeve therefore acts as a flow barrier to limit any outward escape of elastomer from the mold cavity during molding. By isolating the clamping and flow limiting outer sleeve from the hydrostatic molding forces, the spring force applied to the outer sleeve may be reduced and the axial height of the mold assembly may also be reduced.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a system for the co-extrusion of multiple layers of thermoplastic material. The invention employs a modular system concept which enables a manufacturer to quickly exchange components to accept melt flow from a number of extrusion injectors to provide a number of extrudate layers for shaping by a standard sheet extruder die.

Abstract: A vacuum bag molding apparatus for a mold having an inner molding surface and a peripheral edge with a vacuum pipe extending around the edge and connected by a series of vacuum ports to the inner molding surface inward of the edge, which includes a continuous channel member of metal or plastic and a spline member of metal or plastic which is receivable with a tight fit in the channel of the channel member to hold a flexible air-impervious sheet between the spline and the channel of the channel member to provide an air-tight vacuum bag which is evacuable through the vacuum ports of the mold to carry out a vacuum bag molding procedure. The sheet of flexible material, channel member, spline member and adhesive to secure the channel member to the edge of the mold may be supplied as a kit.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for manufacturing multiple thin walled hollow shells for parts such as automobile door panels, arm rests, and instrument panels from thermoplastic plastisol includes a pair of plastisol charge boxes each forming a separate compartment and members for joining the charge boxes with an open ended mold. The mold has a divider rib thereon that is inaccessible by straight vertical engagement of a seal assembly on the divider. An indexable divider wall is operatively connected between the charge boxes so that the divider wall can be selectively extended and retracted at an angle with respect to the vertical and against the mold at the divider rib thereon for allowing separation of the casting surfaces having different colors fixed thereon and the subsequent fusing of the casting surfaces to one another at the divider.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for molding a thin-wall plastic shell includes a powder box (12) and a mold box (14). The powder box (12) is positioned to an operative position wherein an opening (18) in the powder box (12) is brought in proximity to the mold surface (20) of the mold. A contoured selective charge application panel (36) has a gasket (30) about the end thereof and the selective charge application panel (36) is extended vertically from the opening (18) at variable heights to perfect a sealed surface at the opening (18) and the periphery (22) of the mold surface (20) to mask vertically extending waste surfaces (14a, 14b).

Abstract: A mould for an injection moulding apparatus, the moulding including at least two mould parts which mate to form the mould cavity and which separate to permit removal of the moulded article, each mould part including a relatively rigid body having an abutment face which abuts with an abutment face of the other mould part when said parts mate, the body of at least one mould part including a recess in its abutment face which is filled with a resilient material defining a portion of said mould cavity.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hermetic sealing apparatus for two members rotating relative to each other includes placing an annular metal backup ring having an L-shaped cross section in a mold with a radially inward flange portion of the annular metal backup ring having a plurality of circumferentially spaced holes. The mold has a central core and the outer peripheral surface of the central core is provided with a spiral groove. A conical shaped PTFE resin material sheet for forming a second annular seal ring is placed in the mold. A rubber-like resilient material for forming a first annular seal ring is placed in the mold and subjected to pressure. The molding pressure deforms the second annular seal ring material so that it protrudes into the holes of the flange portion of the annular metal backup ring. This firmly secures and fixes the second annular seal ring between the first seal ring and the annular metal backup ring.

Abstract: Gasket formed in place on a surface of an article by producing an initial elongated bead of a selected cross-sectional area and bringing a mold cavity having the same cross-sectional area into contact with the surface to produce the final shape of the bead on the surface.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for molding a thin-wall plastic shell includes a powder box (12) and a mold box (14). The powder box 12) is positioned to an operative position wherein an opening (18) in the powder box (12) is brought in proximity to the mold surface (20) of the mold. A bellows member (34) having a gasket (42) about the end thereof is extended from the opening (18) to perfect a sealed passageway between the opening (18) and the periphery (22) of the mold surface (20).

Abstract: A hermetically sealing apparatus comprises: a first seal ring made of a rubber-like resilient material and adapted to seal two members which rotate relative to each other; a second seal ring made of a resin and disposed adjacent to the first seal ring on the atmosphere side; and a backup ring secured to the first seal ring. The backup ring has a flange for clamping both the first and second seal rings. The flange is provided with a plurality of holes in such a manner that a portion of the second seal ring contacting the flange bites into the plurality of holes owing to a molding pressure of the first seal ring.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a sealing apparatus. A rubber-like elastic material for forming a rubber-like elastic material sealing lip and a resin material for forming a resin sealing lip are placed within a mold for manufacturing a sealing apparatus by effecting vulcanization forming. The mold is clamped with contents placed therein, and the contents are pressurized and heated. During this process, a surface of the resin material is pressed by the forming pressure of the fluidized rubber-like elastic material against a thread formed on an inner wall surface the mold, thereby forming a thread groove on that surface of the resin material pressed against the thread.

Abstract: Particle board, hard board, wafer board, plywood and the like are formed by vapor injection pressing using thin plates through which steam is injected into the product under consolidation, the thin plates lying adjacent the press platens. For closed steam pressing, the plate is provided with a peripheral seal which is inflatable to seal the cavity of the press using either the same stream which is injected into the product, or a second source of steam or other gas at a higher pressure.

Abstract: A pour head seal assembly for a mold including a mold cavity part and a lid, with a film layer against the inner surface of the lid and a preformed shell against the inner surface of the mold cavity part. The pour head seal assembly may be operatively mounted on either the lid or the mold cavity part, including a nozzle mounted through an opening formed in the selected element, with either the film layer or the preformed shell having an opening formed therein for mounting around the nozzle. A clamp plate collar is mounted on the inner end of the nozzle, adapted to clamp either the film layer or the preformed shell against an O-ring seal mounted on the adjacent inner lid or mold cavity surface to eliminate foam leakage around the nozzle.

Abstract: A method of making an oil seal (10) having two separate annular lips (62, 64) formed by splitting a single lip liner blank (12). The lip liner blank is an annular wafer having an annular groove (14) formed on one side (15) of the wafer at the point on the wafer where the wafer is intended to be split into two annular pieces (49, 50). A mold (32) is loaded with the lip liner blank (12), a prep ring of elastomeric material (43) and a seal case (b 44) and then closed thereby clamping the prep ring and wafer between upper and lower dies (40 and 36) of the mold. In the molding step the prep ring and wafer are heated and compressed causing the prep ring to become molten as it flows over the wafer. The molten elastomeric material enters the groove and pressure exerted by the elastomeric material against the groove splits the wafer into two annular pieces (49, 50). A first annular piece (49) is displaced in the mold to the desired location of the excluder lip (64).

Abstract: An assembly (10) for molding a two-tone, thin-walled plastic shell (12) for parts such as automobile door panels, control and instrument panels and the like includes a charge box (24) for supplying dry thermoplastic material to separate casting surfaces (30, 32) on a heated mold (22) selectively connected to the charge box (24) during the casting process. A pressurized inflatable seal gasket (60) is connected to the charge box (24) for sealing a division surface (36) on the heated mold (22) which surface (36) separates the casting surfaces (30, 32) of the mold (22). The seal gasket (60) is attached to the charge box (24) on a divider wall (42) via a sliding member (80) which positions the seal gasket (60) longitudinally along the divider wall (42). The sliding member (80) is secured to the divider wall (42) via threaded pins (86). The gasket seal (60) may be removed and reinserted in the slider member (80) providing automatic adjustment thereof.

Abstract: Three-part vertical stack-up mold apparatus for molding a composite styled wheel wherein the middle mold part is metal disc and rim subassembly operable as metal street wheel when a pneumatic tire is mounted on said rim. The lower mold part has a mold cavity surface to define an ornamental configuration for the outboard face of a plastic body of the composite wheel. An upper mold part urges the wheel into sealing engagement with the lower mold part. The lower mold part includes cores adapted for individual registry with disc air vent openings so as to protrude therethrough into the mold cavity in the closed condition of the mold. The upper mold part includes an expansible lid seal juxtaposed in mold cavity sealing relation to the disc inboard face and the cores in the mold-closed condition.

Abstract: A mould for an injection moulding apparatus, the mould including at least two mould parts which mate to form the mould cavity and which separate to permit removal of the moulded article, each mould part including a relatively rigid body having an abutment face which abuts with an abutment face of the other mould part when said parts mate, the body of at least one mould part including a recess in its abutment face which is filled with a resilient material defining a portion of said mould cavity.

Abstract: The seal ring is molded by positioning a frame or reinforcement in one part of an opened mold, and positioning a low friction material disc on a clamping surface of the same part of the mold. The mold is closed with a second part so that between 30% and 70% of the disc is clamped and squeezed between opposed surfaces of the mold parts, and the reinforcement or frame is held in position in the closed mold. A vacuum is drawn in the mold, and an elastomer is injected to form a body or lip connecting the reinforcement to the disc. The molded ring is removed from the mold and excess lip material and at least the portion of the disc which was clamped are cut off to form the finished seal ring. The low friction material disc can contain PTFE.

Abstract: A hydraulic press has a press stand; a generally horizontal press plate vertically movably supported in the press stand and arranged for executing forward and return strokes; and a plurality of hydraulic press cylinder units mounted in the press stand above the press plate. Each press cylinder unit has a power cylinder and a plunger slidably received in the power cylinder and extending from the power cylinder to the press plate. There are further provided a plurality of hydrostatic bearings mounted on the press plate; and a chamber defined with each hydrostatic bearing and containing hydraulic fluid. The lower terminus of the plunger projects into the chamber. The hydrostatic bearings constitute a force-transmitting arrangement between the plungers and the press plate and permit a tilting motion of the plungers relative to the press plate. Guide assemblies are mounted at the end of each power cylinder for sealingly and tiltably guiding the plunger.

Abstract: A hydraulic press has a generally horizontal press plate vertically movably supported in a press stand; a hydraulic press cylinder unit mounted in the press stand above the press plate and having a power cylinder and a piston rod longitudinally slidably received in the power cylinder and extending from the power cylinder to the press plate; and a hydrostatic floating bearing assembly arranged on a surface of the press plate. The lower terminus of the piston rod projects into a hydraulic chamber of the bearing assembly. The latter includes an annular body surrounding the piston rod terminus and being coaxial therewith; and a sealing ring positioned between the annular body and the surface of the press plate. The sealing ring sealingly engages the annular body and the press plate surface and has a working inner diameter which is smaller than the diameter of the lower terminus of the piston rod.

Abstract: Apparatus, for molding a seal in an annular metal casing, including core and surrounding mold insert members for engaging and holding the casing against deflection during molding.In .[.re.]. .Iadd.one .Iaddend.embodiment the casing is tapered .[.and the apparatus is configured to accommodate the casing is tapered.]. and the apparatus is configured to accommode the casing shape.In a second embodiment concentric resilient members are provided to bias the core away from a .[.bold.]. .Iadd.mold .Iaddend.base member.