Abstract: An injection molding machine with a substantially C-shaped machine frame has one leg on which a stationary die platen is mounted and another leg on which a closing mechanism for driving a movable die platen is mounted. An articulated part which comprises a girder extending in the longitudinal direction of the machine is arranged between at least one die platen and the machine frame and is- deformed when a closing force is applied which tips the die platen in relation to the associated leg of the machine frame. The horizontal central axis (8) of the die platen, which is determined by a centering mechanism of the die, extends completely inside the girder (6) and the cross-section of the articulated part (7) increases in size in the same direction, starting from the central girder (6).

Abstract: An aluminum can crushing mechanism includes a support base which has a pair of support members extending from it. Situated between the support members is a pair of compacting plates. The compacting plates utilize a pair of alignment rods, one plate having the alignment rods affixed therewithin and the other plate being functionally adapted to be movable along the alignment rods. Rotatably affixed to the movable plate is a handle member which, when rotated from a generally upwardly extending position to a downward position, causes the compacting plates to move towards each other thereby compacting an aluminum can located between the compacting plates. When the handle member is rotated upwardly, the compacted can drops out from the mechanism without further handling of it.

Abstract: An injection molding machine has a frame which is C-shaped viewed from the side, the legs of which are pushed apart at their free ends by the effect of the locking force, wherein the two die platens associated with the legs are thereby kept parallel, in that pivoting takes place between at least one die platen and the associated leg. According to the invention, a measuring device is provided for permanent monitoring of the rotation and distortion of the joint providing the pivoting.

Abstract: A threaded shaft (52) for operating toggle joint (44) is driven for rotation by a first servomotor (46). A bevel gear (56) is mounted on the threaded shaft (52) for rotation relative to the threaded shaft (52). The bevel gear (56) is driven for rotation by a second servomotor (57). Bevel gears (60) each having a threaded bore are supported on a rear plate (42) are engaged with threaded sections (40A) of tie bars (40), respectively. Power is transmitted from the bevel gear (56) through power transmitting mechanisms (61) to the bevel gears (60). Each power transmitting mechanism (61) comprises bevel gears (62, 63) engaged with the bevel gears (56, 60), respectively, and a clutch (64) interposed between the bevel gears (62, 63). The clutches (64) are engaged and disengaged selectively to adjust the parallelism of a movable mold (36) with respect to a stationary mold (32).

Abstract: The invention relates to a mold closing device without cross-beam for an injection molding machine having a C-shaped machine frame, a fixed tool mounting plate supported therein and an end plate, as well as a movable tool mounting plate longitudinally movable on antifriction guideways and guide bars. It is the object of the invention to provide an inexpensive and simple adjustment which assures the concentricity between the fixed tool mounting plate and the end plate during deformation of the machine frame as a result of the closing force and which eliminates the machining tolerances among the hinge points on the guide bars. The solution provides that the guide bars are horizontally frictionally attached to the machine frame, are vertically biasable via springs against the fixed tool mounting plate and against the end plate, and are supportable via springs between the end plate and the fixed tool mounting plate.

Abstract: A compensator is used with a machine frame having a pair of ends, a first mold half secured to one of the frame ends, a second mold half movable along an axis toward and away from the first mold half, and an actuator braced against the other frame end and having an outer end operatively engageable with the second mold half for pressing the second mold half axially against the first mold half. The compensator has an element secured on the second mold half and another element secured on the actuator outer end together forming a substantially closed chamber. The two elements are displaceable axially and tippable relative to each other. A multiplicity of relatively displaceable and substantially incompressible metal balls fills the chamber.

Abstract: A first frame has a first end and a second end, two opposing first frame side walls and a first pivot pin extending laterally between the first frame side walls at the second end of the first frame. A generally planar first barrier is attached to the first pivot pin such that the first barrier is pivotal about the first pivot pin. A second frame has a primary end and a secondary end, the second frame comprising two opposing second frame side walls, each of the second frame side walls being pivotally attached at the secondary end of the second frame to one of the first frame side walls at the first end of the first frame. A second pivot pin extends laterally between the second frame side walls between the primary end and the secondary end. A generally planar second barrier is attached to the second pivot pin such that the second barrier is pivotal about the second pivot pin. The first barrier and the second barrier are positioned in an opposed manner to each other.

Abstract: In a mold clamping apparatus of an injection molding machine using five-point double toggles, a projection (17) is formed at a side of a link (14) of which one end is connected to a rear platen (6), that side being opposite to the side facing a crosshead (18). And a pin is inserted in a through hole formed in the projection (17) and a through hole formed in the other end of a link (16) of which one end is connected to the crosshead, with these through holes being in alignment with each other.

Abstract: An injection molding machine has a pair of C-shaped tension members interconnecting the fixed bracing plates at location above the axis of force action in the mold closing and injection operations. The mold closing unit is mounted on one of these plates and a mold part on the other plate while the mold closing unit acts on the movable mold part. According to the invention, the fixed plates are also interconnected by lower tension members which can be C-shaped or can be tension rods so that access to the space between the mold parts remains available, the upper and lower tension members being matched as to elongation under the generation of the mold closing and injection forces.

Abstract: A container crushing apparatus which is particularly useful with plastic beverage containers employs a stationary presser member, a confronting movable presser member, links which constrain the movable presser member for movement along an arcuate path toward and away from the stationary member, and a lever for effecting movement of the movable presser member along the arcuate path. The confronting surfaces of the presser members carry an elastomeric material for gripping the sidewalls of a container to be crushed. As the movable presser member is forced toward the stationary presser member, the sidewalls of the container are displaced toward each other and longitudinally, and the container base pivots toward a position generally aligned with the sidewalls. The lever is connected between the presser members for increased force multiplication as the crushing operation progresses.

Abstract: A mold closing device without cross-beam for a molding machine, e.g. injection molding or blow molding is disclosed. The mold closing device has a U-shaped machine frame with two arms defining a horizontal injection plane and a movable positioning device located within the first arm and moving along the injection plane; a moveable adapter plate including a vertical mold mounting surface, located on the positioning device; a fixed adapter plate with a vertical mold mounting surface on the second arm and on the injection plane; a first mold die-half is attached to the essentially vertical moveable adapter plate; a second mold die-half is attached to the essentially fixed adapter plate; and one of the arms includes a weakened cross-section for providing a controlled deformation of the machine frame resulting from the occurring closing and holding forces during operation of the molding machine and for maintaining the mold mounting surfaces vertical.

Abstract: Apparatus for injection molding plastic material has a stationary and a movable mold mounting plate which each fixes a respective mold half and thus establishes a horizontal central plane (Z) of the mold. At least one mold mounting plate (8, 2) is pivotable relative to the machine frame (1) about a centrally arranged horizontal axis (15, 15'), and rotary pivots (5, 5') forming a horizontal pivot axis of the mold mounting plate is displaced upwardly relative to the horizontal central plane (Z) of the mold.

Abstract: An injection molding machine for processing plastifiable materials includes a positioning element, a stationary mold carrier fixedly connected therewith, a movable mold carrier defining a mold tentering space with the stationary mold carrier, a closing device for shifting the movable mold carrier in a closing direction into a closed position with the stationary mold carrier, a supporting element for the closing device movably carried by the positioning element, and a clamping unit jointed to the stationary mold carrier and the supporting element at coupling points and adapted to essentially take up occurring forces and deformations and to deviate them around said mold tentering space. The clamping unit is formed of several pieces jointed to the stationary mold carrier or the supporting element at the coupling points and are coupled with each other at at least one first connecting point spaced from the coupling points.

Abstract: A backplate assembly for supporting the molds of blowmolding machines having plural molds wherein the backplate assembly consists of two planar plates having a resilient elastic compressible cushion disposed therebetween to permit limited self-adjustment of the plates as determined by pressure produced upon the mold halves closing. The cushion is formed by an elongated spirally configured elastic resilient strand located within recesses formed in the plates, and the configuration of the strand may be related to the distribution of compressive forces imposed on the backplate assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus fixedly attaching transformer to a rotary drum is provided with a pressing means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a barless mold closing device for injection molding machines, which absorbs the mold closing and opening forces via a C-shaped machine frame, in which plate bending is minimized by asymmetrical internal die forces and eccentric opening forces and the load on the die guides and in which it is possible to automatically compensate for non-parallelisms at the die parting line. The solution calls for the fixed die mounting plate 2 and/or the end plate 4 to be supported in two horizontal bearing axes 9, 10 and 11, 12 above and below the axis of injection 7. The lower bearing axes 10, 12 are connected to the fixed die mounting plate 2 and/or to the end plate 4 via elastically deformable components 13 in such a way that these components are connected to the elastic deformation of the machine frame 1, so that there is no angular deviation from the vertical position of the mounting surfaces 2.1, 3.1.

Abstract: A clamping assembly for injection molding apparatus which includes a base frame and a pair of support posts, each formed with a cutout. A fixed platen is connected to, or is integrally formed with, one of the support posts while a movable platen is connected to the other support post. Finally, a support structure is provided over which the movable platen slides. In one embodiment, the support structure is a floating support which is connected to the two support posts.

Abstract: A transfer molding machine for encapsulation of semiconductor devices with a resin comprises a clamping mechanism with an electrically actuated toggle mechanism, a pair of upper and lower sections of a transfer mold, and at least one compensation unit including upper and lower plates and a plurality of elastic members held between said upper and lower plates. The compensation unit is arranged either between the upper stationary platen and the upper mold section or between the moving platen and the lower mold section to compensate the dimensional errors in the mold sections and clamping mechanism.

Abstract: An improved heat press for joining the spliced ends of a conveyor belt. The press includes an upper platen containing a flexible, inflatable bladder that is positioned to engage the upper surface of the spliced area of the belt. A lower platen supports the belt and includes an electric heating element that is supported on an aluminum block having a plurality of parallel internal flow channels. A layer of solid insulating material is disposed beneath the lower surface of the block, and along the side edges of the block. The upper platen is clamped to the lower platen and a compressed gas, such as air, is supplied to the bladder to inflate the bladder and urge the belt against the lower platen. Operation of the heating element serves to fuse the spliced ends of the belt. After heating, air is supplied to the channels in the block to cool the press and a venturi mechanism is associated with the air supply, so that a portion of the air being supplied to the press is drawn from the atmosphere.

Abstract: A mechanism for closing a mold in plastic injection-molding machinery that accommodates a large and heavy molding tool (5). One stationary chuck (2) rests machinery's base (1), while another chuck (3) travels on a longitudinally movable carriage (4). Each chuck (2,3) accommodates one half of the mold (5) and is aligned by poles (6) which can extend through the chucks. The carriage has a number of bearing sites (4.4) mounted on its bottom surface proximate to its corners. Suspension crossarms (10.2, 14.2) are rotatably mounted to the bearing sites (4.4). The rear suspension crossarms (10.2, 14.2) are mounted using a shaft (11) which has two eccentric portions (11.1) with opposite eccentricities. The non-eccentric portions (11.2) of the shaft are connected to one another by a torsion rod (12) and are rotatably mounted in the bearing sites (4.4). The rear suspension crossarms (10.2, 14.2) are rotatably mounted on the eccentric portions (11.1) of the shaft (11). Rocking shoes (10.1, 14.

Abstract: A continuous press for pressing glued press charges is provided. The press includes first and second generally parallel press platens, a driver for driving the press platens through a working stretch at a predetermined rate of travel, and a system for maintaining a predetermined spacing between the press platens to compress and unify the press charges disposed between the first and second press platens. The system is designed to travel through the working stretch of the press, with the press platens, at the predetermined rate of travel.

Abstract: A materials press comprising a press table and a sliding table. The contact surfaces between the press table and the sliding table have surface contours which conform to a bending line which would occur in a planar press table when it is placed under a load.

Abstract: An injection molding machine includes a machine frame, stationary and movable mold fixing plates and a cylinder plate carrying at lest one piston-cylinder unit. The cylinder plate and the stationary mold fixing plate are not connected as usual by beam members, but are connected exclusively by way of the machine frame. A piston of the piston-cylinder unit is rigidly connected to the movable mold fixing plate and is pivotable relative to a cylinder of the piston-cylinder unit.

Abstract: A compensating device for an injection molding machine is provided which enables the moveable mold part to be supported on stationary platen guide rails of the molding machine, thereby relieving the bending force normally applied by the moveable mold part on the platen bearings and avoiding bearing wear. The compensating device is constructed to permit multiple directional adjustment, including vertical mold adjustment to permit existing bearing wear to be compensated for.

Abstract: A mold clamp for an injection molding machine with a stationary mold clamping plate and a movable mold clamping plate displaceable on a sliding carriage, which mold clamping plates are arranged on a machine frame and support mold-halves of a mold for processing plastic material, on the sliding carriage side guide rollers are provided which are adjustable with eccentric bolts and are supported on the machine frame, an air clearance is provided between the movable mold clamping plate and the sliding carriage, which are connected with each other for relative movement therebetween by connecting elements and a vertical trunnion transversely displaceable to the machine longitudinal axis, and are secured together with fastening screws.

Abstract: The insulation board as disclosed has a plurality of grooves suitably cut at right angles to each other. The grooves serve to reduce pressure variations transmitted by the molding press during the molding operation.

Abstract: In an injection molding machine having a machine frame, a stationary mold mounting plate, a movable mold mounting plate and a support portion on the machine frame, which carries a mold closing mechanism, the support portion and the stationary mold mounting plate are connected exclusively by way of the machine frame. The closing force which occurs during the closing phase and the expansion force which occurs during injection, as between the support portion and the stationary mold mounting plate, are carried only by way of the machine frame. The mold mounting plates are mounted tiltably about a respective horizontal axis while a guide means is provided between the two mold mounting plates or the movable mold mounting plate and the machine frame.

Abstract: A bending press is equipped with a movable lower platen actuated by at least three hydraulic jacks, two of which are placed at the lateral ends of the movable platen and at least one of which is placed at the center along the axis of the platen. The hydraulic circuit is associated with a device for detecting the presence of any tilting torque on the movable platen, and with a comparator and computer system connected to the detection device. The jacks are connected to a common directional distributor via pressure control units controlled by the comparator and computer system. This system is capable of producing a continuous reduction in pressure exerted on the jack located on the side opposite to the direction of the tilting torque and possibly also on the jack located at the center so as to produce a torque in opposition to the tilting torque.

Abstract: A press apparatus for use in manufacture of a liquid crystal panel presses upper and lower glass substrates placed between a pressure-exerting plate and a pressure-receiving plate while a seal located around the glass substrates is being heated and melted. The pressure-exerting plate is supported by a pressure-transmitting plate through three load cells. The pressure-transmitting plate presses the pressure-exerting plate against the pressure-receiving plate through the load cells and thereby presses the glass substrates uniformly. When a difference between the detection values of the load cells exceeds a predetermined value, it is determined that the glass substrates are not being pressed uniformly and the pressing operations thus stopped.

Abstract: The upper and lower frames of a folding press include a deflector capable of producing a deflection of at least one portion of a press member. A comparison device is provided which includes two longitudinal bars arranged, respectively, in longitudinal housings of each of the upper and lower frames. One of the ends of each of the bars is secured to its respective housing, the other end of each of the bars being free to move longitudinally in the housings and being connected to a measuring device respectively fixed to each of the upper and lower frames, so as to measure the respective movements of the other ends of the bars in their respective housings in response to any deflection of the upper and lower frames. The comparison device is arranged for controlling the deflector to compensate for any difference in deflection of the frames.

Abstract: Press platens are maintained parallel in critical central regions proximate to a mold between the platens. Leveling cylinders acting between the platens to resist downward action of a central ram on a movable platen. Data identifying expected local platen deflection in response to various operating pressures of the leveling cylinders are recorded. For each leveling cylinder, the current operating pressure is determined and the relative spacing of the platens proximate to the leveling cylinder is sensed. The operating pressures of the cylinders are controlled in response to the sensed relative spacing of the platens and in response to the expected local platen deflection for each leveling cylinder at its current operating pressure to maintain a substantially parallel relationship between the platens proximate to the mold.

Abstract: A mold aligning method and device for a compression molding machine comprising a bed, uprights standing upright on the bed, a crown block joined to the tops of the uprights, a slide block guided for vertical sliding movement by the uprights, and a hydraulic cylinder actuator mounted on the crown block to drive the slide block for vertical sliding movement, for maintaining an upper mold attached to the lower surface of the slide block in parallel to a mating lower mold during a compression-molding operation.

Abstract: In a method and an arrangement for pressing in a C-frame press, in which the press slide (5) is slightly inclined as a result of resilience in the frame (4) of the press at the pressing moment, wherein the effective slide movement is slightly shorter at the one side of the slide than at the opposite side, a plate-shaped spring member (28) is arranged under the press slide, which spring member is compressed by the force from the slide to a lesser extent at the firstmentioned side of the slide, as a result of which the inclination (.alpha.) of the slide is compensated and the useful slide movement is identical or approximately identical on both sides. The spring member is preferably secured with pre-compression between the press slide and an upper part (22) of the tool (2) which is used in the pressing.

Abstract: A bending press comprising a lower frame member, an upper frame member mounted above the lower frame member, tool holding means positioned in operative association with one of the frame members for holding bending tool means, die holding means positioned in operative association with the other of the frame members for holding die means, a plurality of first hydraulic rams mounted in laterally spaced relationship to be operative between the tool holding means and the associated frame member, a plurality of second hydraulic rams mounted in laterally spaced relationship to be operative between the die holding means and the associated frame member, the first hydraulic rams being adapted to be hydraulically connected together during use for hydraulic fluid to distribute a load applied to a workpiece during use evenly between the first hydraulic rams and provide compensation for frame member deflection during use, and the second hydraulic rams being adapted to be hydraulically connected together during use for hydr

Abstract: A resilient sheet of material is used between a cavity plate and a mold base in a sytem used to encapsulate items such as semiconductor devices. The resilient sheet of material compensates for any dimensional variations in the cavity plates. In addition, compensation is also made for dimensional variations of the item being encapsulated. In one embodiment, the sheet of resilient material is used to seal cavity openings in the cavity plate. A method for the use of such an arrangement is also provided.

Abstract: A system for die casting of concrete goods such as block stones comprises a cellular casting mould having a plurality of cells and a device for supplying concrete for filling the cells. A dolly including a common base member with protruding pistion portions having load plates of a shape corresponding to that of the cells, is used for compressing the concrete in the cells. Each of the piston portions includes a resilient compressible material arranged between the load plates and the common base member for obtaining uniform density and strength in the goods in the respective cells.

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: 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 die clamping apparatus includes a fixed die plate for holding a fixed die, a movable die plate for holding a movable die, and structure for actuating the movable die plate to advance or retreat with respect to the fixed die plate. Tie bars for performing a die clamping operation can be fixedly coupled to the fixed die plate after the movable die plate has approached to the fixed die plate and the fixed die and the movable die have closed form a mold. A movable die plate main body and guides for guiding advance/retreat movements and on which the movable die plate is mounted are separately formed and are pin-coupled so as to be mutually rotatable.

Abstract: The apparatus for forming an endless conveyor belt and for repair of a conveyor belt comprises at least one heatable press platen, a plurality of upper crossbars, a plurality of lower crossbars combined with the upper crossbar, a hydraulic press-pressure-producing mechanism supported on the crossbars having a plurality of adjacent hydraulic tubes of a constant circumference which are supported on one side on a press plate resting on one press platen spaceable relative to a crossbar and on the other side on the crossbar and at least one beam extending in the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt combining the upper crossbars, at least one vibration generator directly or indirectly connected to one of the press platens on a protruding portion of that platen extending beyond the crossbars, a bending line compensator positioned adjacent to the press platen on which the vibration generator is connected maintaining the press platen substantially planar and at least one other vibration generator provided on th

Abstract: A device for resin sealing semiconductor devices includes a pair of chase blocks having cavities for holding semiconductor devices, a press machine for pressing the chase blocks against each other through a pair of press surfaces, a plurality of support members for holding the chase blocks over the respective press surfaces of the press machine and undergoing elastic compressive deformation during the press operation of the press machine, and a plastic injector for injecting plastic into the cavities in the chase blocks.

Abstract: A can crusher comprises a bottom plate and a handle that rotate about a first axis. A top plate is slidable along the handle. A link pivotally connects the top plate to a second axis offset from the first axis. Rotating the handle and bottom plate tends to revolve the top plate away from the second axis, but the link keeps the top plate at a fixed distance from the second axis by controlling the top plate to slide along the handle toward the bottom plate. A can or other object placed between the top and bottom plates is crushed between them as the handle rotates. The handle normally rotates from a vertical attitude toward a horizontal attitude during the crushing operation. The handle and bottom plate can rotate to a stable rest configuration below the first axis.

Abstract: A conveyor belt clamp is made up of a pair of parallel plates which hold a belt between them. Tension is applied by a tensioning bar which is fixed across arms attached to and projecting outwardly from each plate. A hydraulic ram applies the tension and the plates bow centrally towards the belt to give an even distribution of pressure across its width.

Abstract: A press has upper and lower platens which can be moved towards and away from one another. Four hydraulic leveling cylinders are mounted in a vertical orientation on the lower platen for purposes of platen parallelism control. In preferred form, each cylinder has a piston rod which engages an associated post on the upper platen as the platens approach one another. The piston rod and associated piston are formed with a longitudinal bore open at the upper piston rod end, and a rigid shaft is mounted in the bore with a lower end extending through the bottom of the cylinder housing. A coil spring in the interior of the piston rod urges the rigid shaft upwardly until a collar formed on the shaft engages a stop surface, the upper shaft end then being flush with the upper piston rod end. The associated post is fixed to the upper press platen in-line with the piston rod and has an internal passage in which is located a stud-like shaft that engages the rigid shaft mounted in the piston rod.

Abstract: A 2000 ton hydraulic press is designed to eliminate the side slabs and substantial cross-head associated with conventional presses. The press simply has a base that includes a lower platen and bolster plate. Four vertical posts extend upwardly through the lower platen bolster plate, and guide structure beneath the lower platen bolster plate constrains the posts to move vertically while bearing horizontal forces and bending moments which may be applied to posts for example during compression of a mold containing a molding charge. Four large-bore, short-stroke hydraulic cylinders are attached to the base below the lower platen bolster plate, and serve to raise and lower the posts during compression phases of operation.

Abstract: A 2000 ton hydraulic press which can be conveniently retrofitted for platen parallelism control has a conventional support structure which includes a base, a pair of side slabs and a cross-head. A lower platen is fixed to the base structure, and an upper platen is guided on the side slabs for vertical movement towards and away from the lower platen. Short-stroke, large bore compression-phase hydraulic cylinders are mounted within the lower platen, and have piston rods extending vertically through an upper surface of the lower platen. A vertical post is supported from each piston rod, and travels through an aligned vertical passage provided in the upper platen. A pair of long-stroke, narrow bore hydraulic cylinders permit the upper platen to be advanced quickly towards the lower platen to close the gap between the platens.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a modifying ingredient to a mass of open-celled polyurethane foam includes the application of an excess of a liquid solution or dispersion of the modifying ingredient to the mass of foam. A fixed frame mounts a plurality of spaced, generally parallel lower backing rollers. A movable frame is mounted above the fixed frame and carries a plurality of spaced, generally parallel pressure rollers for movement toward and away from the backing rollers. A first adjustment device is provided for lowering the movable frame to move the pressure rollers toward the backing rollers, with the mass sandwiched therebetween. A plurality of second adjustment devices are spaced at locations about the rollers for adjusting the pressure between the backing rollers and the pressure rollers uniformly along the rollers both in a direction transversely to and in the direction of movement of the mass through the rollers.

Abstract: A hydraulic press having at least two cylinders adapted for providing relative displacement between the upper and lower platens of a hydraulic press, each cylinder being in fluid communication with only one chamber of a multiple chamber hydraulic system utilizing a common ram operating through all chambers, the ram portion in each chamber having a predetermined ratio of area of the ram in the direction of actuation to volume of hydraulic fluid within its chamber to provide equal find displacement in each chamber or movement of the ram.

Abstract: Injection or transfer molding of plastic is performed in a manner that virtually eliminates flash. Deflection of the mold press is measured with the mold press in a clamping configuration. Then the support structure of the molds is arranged to apply an equal force to the mold face by configuring supporting pillars and bars such that they act as individual springs. Their spring constants and/or lengths are calculated to account for the actual deflection found in the mold press, thereby, producing a uniform pressure on the molds during clamping of the press.

Abstract: In an injection molding machine having a machine frame, a stationary mold mounting plate, a movable mold mounting plate and a support portion on the machine frame, which carries a mold closing mechanism, the support portion and the stationary mold mounting plate are connected exclusively by way of the machine frame. The closing force which occurs during the closing phase and the expansion force which occurs during injection, as between the support portion and the stationary mold mounting plate, are carried only by way of the machine frame. The mold mounting plates are mounted tiltably about a respective horizontal axis while a guide means is provided between the two mold mounting plates or the movable mold mounting plate and the machine frame.