Abstract: A die casting system comprises a machine of the balanced, dual movement type wherein the part is cast and trimmed without any lateral movement. Both halves of the molds or dies are moved equal distances to and from the part plane. The machine incorporates a system of metal injection on the mold parting line with a runner-drain provision; provision for supporting the part at a plurality of points after the die opening; hydraulic fluid volumetric flow reduction; various nozzle configuration options and a heat transfer system for the dies. In addition, a part trimming machine is disclosed together with a cable transfer for moving the part from the casting machine to the trimming machine.

Abstract: A device as disclosed for operation with mold or die cavities of a die casting machine or injection molding machine for venting the cavity to allow gas therein to escape from the cavity when it is being filled with molten metal or the like. The body of the device includes a plurality of passageways providing communication between the die cavity and the atmosphere.

Abstract: A die casting system comprises a machine of the balanced, dual movement type wherein the part is cast and trimmed without any lateral movement. Both halves of the molds or dies are moved equal distances to and from the part plane. The machine incorporates a system of metal injection on the mold parting line with a runner-drain provision; provision for supporting the part at a plurality of points after the die opening; hydraulic fluid volumetric flow reduction; various nozzle configuration options and a heat transfer system for the dies. In addition, a part trimming machine is disclosed together with a cable transfer for moving the part from the casting machine to the trimming machine.

Abstract: An apparatus is described which provides for selected positioning of an article such as a rear vision mirror. Such a mirror commonly is located on the exterior of a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes first and second actuators which are adapted to be mounted on a support panel, normally interiorly of the vehicle. The first and second actuators are movable relative to one another, and also relative to the supporting panel. A transmission mechanism is also supported from that panel, and has a pair of independently movable lever elements in operative relation to the relation to the actuators. The transmission mechanism preferably includes flexible wire means having one wire of a predetermined fixed length. The flexible wire means has two opposed ends, one of which is attachable to the article to be positioned, with each of the other of the wire ends being connectable to one of the lever elements.

Abstract: A die casting machine is described and includes a frame supporting two pairs of spaced, parallel cylinder assemblies with each pair of assemblies carrying a mold half and being opposed to the other pair of assemblies which carry the other mold half. Each cylinder assembly of each pair comprises a stationary piston secured to the frame; a piston shaft secured to and co-axial with the piston, the shaft extending across to a connection with an opposed piston of the other pair; and a cylinder is mounted on the piston and shaft for reciprocal movement thereon in response to fluid injected therein on either side of the piston. Means connect the cylinder to their respective mold halves whereby injection of fluid into the cylinders at the crown ends of the pistons forces the two pairs of cylinders and two mold halves together and fluid injection at the skirt ends of the pistons forces the cylinders and mold halves apart.