Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing plastics items provided with external undercuts, comprising at least one compression molding unit, which is composed of an upper male mold part comprising a plug and of a lower female mold part aligned, along a vertical axis, with the male mold part, means for actuating the mold parts between a spaced position, at which a dose of plastics sufficient to form an item is deposited in the female mold part, and a mating position for producing the compression molding of an item, the male mold part comprising a plug and an ejector that is associated with the plug in order to remove the molded item when the mold parts are in the spaced position, further comprising a bushing that is arranged externally and coaxially to the plug, a plurality of sectors for forming raised portions and undercuts on the outer surface of the item, the sectors being coupled axially to the bushing and being able to expand with respect to the plug, means for actuating the sectors between a position that produces

Abstract: A demolding device includes a support attached to a molding assembly for forming a wax pattern, a rod, a connecting member, and a lever. A first end of the rod is attached to a molding rod for forming the wax pattern. The connecting member has a first end fixed to the support and a second end. The lever has an end pivotally connected to the second end of the rod and the second end of the connecting member. The lever is pivotable between a first position in which the molding rod is moved into the mold assembly and a second position in which the molding rod is moved out of the mold assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for molding plastic caps having inclined tabs integral with the lower edge of the cap skirt and radially inwardly extending ribs integral with the inner surface of the cap skirt. The tabs and ribs are formed by a plurality of blades having recesses on the ends thereof corresponding to the configurations of the tabs and ribs. The blades are mounted on a core and extend into a female mold having a cup-shaped cavity. A linear drive member is mounted on a fixed plate assembly and connected to a ratchet sleeve rotatably mounted on a movable plate assembly. The end of the ratchet sleeve is provided with circumferentially spaced teeth engaging the lower peripheral edge of the cap skirt. Movement of the movable plate assembly relative to the fixed plate assembly causes the ratchet sleeve to rotate to move the molded tabs and ribs away from the recesses of the blades so that the finished cap can be stripped from the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for the continuous and nondestructive production of plastic panels which are provided with undercut anchoring studs, web profiles or other forms of attachments (28) on one or both surfaces comprises a temperature-controlled chill roll (11), which has peripheral cooling bores (15) in the roll body (17). The roll body (17) is formed at the circumference as a polygon with flat supporting surfaces (25), against which the molding/demolding strips (13) are placed or from which they are lifted. The molding/demolding strips (13) are moved by means of piston/cylinder arrangements (16) and piston rods (18). The piston rods (18) move through transverse bores through the roll body (17).

Abstract: An improved mold tool for use in molding machines comprising a mold tool having a core and a stripper sleeve which move in vertical relation to one another for stripping a threaded molded part, the improvement comprising a race on one of said core or said stripper sleeve, a rotating stripper bushing which rotates within said stripper sleeve in relation to said race so that the vertical movement between said stripper sleeve and said core results in rotation of said rotating stripper bushing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for repairing or refurbishing thermoplastic drums, by which a damaged drum, or at least a damaged portion thereof, is heated until it reaches a softened state and is then drawn over a template, or mold, having the substantially the same shape and size of an undamaged drum. The drum is allowed to cool sufficiently to return to its hardened state, whereby it substantially assumes the shape of the template. The refurbished drum is then removed from the template and is essentially ready to be used again.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for taking out a molded product and an apparatus for the same. Use a chucking fixture (60) with claws (67a, 67b) which may clamp a upper extending portion (52A) of the molded product (52), is mounted on a robot arm (52a) of a taking out robot (55) and then said molded product (52) can be taken out by force produced by the molds (11) for separating the product (52) from the molds (11) through making chucking arms (66a-66d) with claws (67a, 67b) be in a state of moving along the horizontal direction without to bring load to between the product (52) and the upper extending portion (52A) thereof.

Abstract: An undercut release component having an end configured for molding a part having an undercut is disclosed wherein the configured end disengages from the molded undercut by traveling in a 3-axis path. A process for providing undercut release in a mold is also disclosed.

Abstract: The arrangement is based on the principle that the ejector (9) of a moulding tool actuates the front ejector plates (4, 4A, 4B) and the rear plates (5, 5A, 5B) are conveyed along until the bearing segments reach the free groove in the central pin, which at the same time is provided with a stroke-restricting collar (20), in conjunction with which balancing against misalignment of the ejector package is obtained at the same time through the incorporation of this two-stage ejector, and, at the same time, that it replaces extra guides.

Abstract: The arrangement is based on the principle that the ejector (9) of a moulding tool actuates the rear ejector plates (5, 5A, 5B) and the front plates (4, 4A, 4A) are conveyed along until the bearing segments (23) reach the free groove (17) in the central pin (12). Balancing against misalignment of the ejector package is obtained at the same time through the incorporation of this two-stage ejector, and, at the same time, it replaces extra guides.

Abstract: Improved lifter (32) for injection molding apparatus and method of use thereof are disclosed. To inhibit the unsightly blemishes that may be formed in plastic parts wherein the lifter (32) comprises a leading edge (44) that is perpendicularly oriented relative to the longitudinal axis of the molded part, a lifter plate is provided wherein the leading edge (44) thereof is obliquely angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the molded part.

Abstract: The invention generally discloses an apparatus and method for removing threaded, molded articles from an injection mold. A cam system and linear drive/following gear mechanism engages a finely resolved retraction of a threaded mold core, under substantially full mold clamp pressure, prior to rotational disengagement of the core from the molded article. The invention also describes a system for the reduction of galling that may otherwise occur when mold components experience relative rotation with respect to each other. Moreover, the invention describes an apparatus and method for substantially reducing periodic maintenance checks and interruptions in production.

Abstract: An improved mold tool for use in molding machines comprising a mold tool having a core and a stripper sleeve which move in vertical relation to one another for stripping a threaded molded part, the improvement comprising a race on one of said core or said stripper sleeve, a rotating stripper bushing which rotates within said stripper sleeve in relation to said race so that the vertical movement between said stripper sleeve and said core results in rotation of said rotating stripper bushing.

Abstract: A mold for the manufacture of a fan having a hub and a plurality of helical blades extending from the hub. The mold cavity is designed with a specific shape to produce the helical blades of the fan. The mold is comprised of two mold parts. At least one of the mold parts is freely rotatable such that upon separation of the mold parts, the formed fan causes the rotatable mold part to autorotate as it is pulled away from the other mold part.

Abstract: A molded closure having an auxiliary thread for removal of an incomplete closure from a molding cavity, the molded closure including a helical auxiliary thread projecting inwardly from a cylindrical wall portion of the closure to provide engagement between the closure and the molding core, so that the closure may be threadably removed from the molding cavity by threadably disengaging the molding core from the molding cavity after an incomplete run of the fabrication process. A molding assembly with which the auxiliary thread may be formed in a molded closure is also provided.

Abstract: A plastic injection mold is disclosed for molding a cylindrical container having an enlarged annular rim and an annular flange spaced below the rim. The mold includes a core portion and a cavity portion which define therebetween the container to be molded. The core portion includes an inner, annular ejector ring defining a portion of the enlarged container rim. The core portion also includes an outer, annular ejector ring coaxially located adjacent to the inner ejector ring. Axially movable first push rods are connected to the inner ejector ring for moving both rings outwardly to partially eject a molded container upon opening of the mold. The core portion also includes cylinders and pistons connected to the outer ejector ring for separating and moving the outer ejector ring outwardly relative to the inner ejector ring to complete the ejection of the molded container from the mold core.

Abstract: Apparatus for compression molding plastic closures having a peripheral skirt with an internal thread includes a first mold assembly having a male mold core and a second mold assembly having a female mold cavity. At least one of the first and second mold assemblies is moved relative to the other to bring the male mold core into the female mold cavity for compression molding a closure, and then is moved to open the cavity such that the closure is retained on the male mold core. The male mold core is rotated relative to the first mold assembly to unthread the core from within the closure, and thereby strip the closure from the core, without stretching the closure skirt over the core or wiping the internal thread over the external surface of the mold core.

Abstract: An unscrewing mechanism for forming threaded components includes at least one rotatable elongate mold core having a threaded portion at one end for molding a threaded component, a stripper plate that is separable from a stationary plate and underlying a cavity plate in which is integrated a mating mold cavity, and a drive gear with a jack screw at one end and with gear teeth that mesh with mating gear teeth on the mold core for rotating the mold core such that a movement of the stripper plate away from the stationary plate for ejecting a formed threaded component is at the same rate as the unscrewing of the mold core. The jack screw is threaded such that a riser component pushes the stripper plate at the same rate that the mold core is unscrewing.

Abstract: Method of molding flexible polymeric envelopes, the mold useful therefor, and the products that are produced by such a method. The essence of this process is the ability to injection mold the polymeric envelopes, cure or dry them on the mold core, and in spite of the small opening left by the molding process as compared to the size of the large core, eject the molded product without splitting or tearing the product in the process of demolding using gas injection to expand the molded product.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing threaded caps comprises a plurality of compression molding assemblies which are arranged on a rotating carousel and comprise an upper male mold half and a lower female mold half. The male mold half comprises a tubular element, a sleeve guided coaxially to said tubular element, and a punch guided in the tubular element and having a helical slot for forming the thread of the cap. The punch enters the female mold half and produces, together with it, the cap through compression of a dose of plastic material deposited in the female mold half. After the spacing of the punch from the female mold half, the removal of the cap from the punch occurs by way of a removal device, which comprises a ring gear associated with the sleeve and provided with a collar in sliding contact on the punch, a rod which can slide axially in a seat of the carousel and supports a gear meshing with the ring gear and connected to a motor drive mechanism.

Abstract: A vial having an outer wall which is straight and cylindrical and a curved inner cavity. The inner cavity is curved in a substantially uniform arc. The apex of the curved cavity is closer to the cylindrical outer wall of the vial than the ends of the inner cavity. The inner cavity is substantially uniform in cross section throughout its length.

Abstract: An apparatus for injection molding multi-colored plastic lures, utilizing an openable mold into which a mold mandrel is pivotally inserted between a pair of mold plates. A separator bar is selectively positioned between an injection and a joining position. In the injection position the separator bar separates an adjacent and a successive element of a multi-element cavity permitting communication of a selected plastic source with an adjacent element, while preventing communication with a successive element. In a joining position the separator bar permits communication between the adjacent element and the successive element, while preventing communication with the selected plastic source. Pivotally inserted, axially extensible mandrels define an inner article form and extract the formed lures from the mold cavities when the process is completed.

Abstract: A new method is provided to clean melamine deposits from tools and components that are used to form molds around and to therewith encapsulate BGA devices. The cleaning process applies a dummy BGA substrate as part of and during the cleaning procedure. This dummy BGA substrate replaces the conventionally used copper strips that shield areas of the molding tools during the cleaning cycle. The dummy copper strips require, during and as part of the melamine cleaning process, frequent cleaning, which adds considerable to the time and expense of the melamine cleaning process.

Abstract: A molding apparatus and method of injection, compression or otherwise molding a closure having projections extending inwardly from a skirt of the closure includes a plurality of slides for movement obliquely with respect to an inner mold core. A ring contacts the closure and surrounds the slides. Movement of the ring relative to the mold core results in the movement of the closure which moves the slides to disengage recesses on the slides. The recesses are used to form the projections on the closure. The ring contacts the closure and advances the closure away from the mold core. The projections seated within the recesses on the slides move the slides obliquely relative to the mold core and ultimately disengage the recesses from the projections thereby releasing the closure from the mold. The movement of the slides is independent from the movement of the ring so that complicated mechanisms for movement of the slides are not required according to this invention.

Abstract: The invention generally discloses an apparatus and method for removing threaded, molded articles from an injection mold. A cam system and linear drive / following gear mechanism engages a finely resolved retraction of a threaded mold core, under substantially full mold clamp pressure, prior to rotational disengagement of the core from the molded article. The invention also describes a system for the reduction of galling that may otherwise occur when mold components experience relative rotation with respect to each other. Moreover, the invention describes an apparatus and method for substantially reducing periodic maintenance checks and interruptions in production.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (2) for a two-stage ejector (3), which has a follow-on action, capable of installation centrally in a moulding tool (1).

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing plastics items provided with external undercuts, comprising at least one compression molding unit (S), which is composed of an upper male mold part (1) comprising a plug (15) and of a lower female mold part (2) aligned, along a vertical axis, with the male mold part (1), means for actuating the mold parts (1, 2) between a spaced position, at which a dose of plastics sufficient to form an item is deposited in the female mold part (2), and a mating position for producing the compression molding of an item, the male mold part (1) comprising a plug (15) and an ejector (3, 9) that is associated with the plug in order to remove the molded item when the mold parts are in the spaced position, characterized in that it comprises a bushing (36) that is arranged externally and coaxially to the plug (15), a plurality of sectors (48) for forming raised portions (F) and undercuts (G) on the outer surface of the item, the sectors (48) being coupled axially to the bushing (36) and being able to

Abstract: An improved molded plastic elbow and a related mold assembly and manufacturing method are provided, wherein the elbow defines an internal flow path having a smoothly radiused inside turn. The elbow is formed by injecting plastic material into a tubular mold cavity formed by closed mold members in cooperation with a pair of slidably retractable core units of circular cross section and having distal ends in mating, angularly set end-to-end contact to form the internal flow path having a turn formed along the length thereof. Each core unit comprises an outer core pin to form an outer portion of the flow path and including a ramped track for slide-fit mounting of an inner slide segment which forms an inner portion of the flow path and further includes a curved inside edge to form a portion of the smoothly radiused inside turn.

Abstract: In an internal core lifter for molding and ejecting plastic parts, a core blade having a first and second end section is provided. The first end section is configured to cooperate with a mold used to produce the plastic parts and includes undercut forming portions to produce undercuts in a finished plastic part. At least one mounting member is coupled to the second end portion of the core blade and extends outwardly therefrom. A bracket mountable to a mold ejector plate slidably and pivotally receives the mounting member, thereby coupling the core blade to the bracket.

Abstract: A part removal tool for removing a resilient molded tubular part from a mold core first clamps the molded part on a cup removal tool at one end of the part and then inflates the part to separate the part from a mold core. The part removal tool includes a protective housing having spaced protective side plates that protect interior switches, conduits and actuators, while providing easy connections with exterior quick release fittings. The tool employs replaceable clamps and part removal cups so that the tool can be used for a variety of parts of different sizes and shapes. An extendable part ejector rod can be used to facilitate removal of a part from a mold core.

Abstract: An unscrewing mechanism for forming threaded components includes at least one rotatable elongate mold core having a threaded portion at one end for molding a threaded component, a stripper plate that is separable from a stationary plate and underlying a cavity plate in which is integrated a mating mold cavity, and a drive gear with a jack screw at one end and with gear teeth that mesh with mating gear teeth on the mold core for rotating the mold core such that a movement of the stripper plate away from the stationary plate for ejecting a formed threaded component is at the same rate as the unscrewing of the mold core. The jack screw is threaded such that a riser component pushes the stripper plate at the same rate that the mold core is unscrewing.

Abstract: A mold for molding a tread, in particular of a tire, having first elements in relief and second elements in relief for cooperating in the molding configuration to form a molding element intended to mold a single cutout opening both on to the running surface of the tread and on to one of the lateral edges of said tread and to define at least one orifice intended to allow the rubber mix to pass during the molding of the tread.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a member, such as a column. The invention comprises inner and outer molds that are spaced apart forming a cavity for receiving a viscous material for making the member. A core is inserted within the inner area of inner mold when the viscous material is initially disposed within the mold. Once the material attains a gelled state, an extraction member is inserted within the inner area. A vacuum is applied to the inner area that causes the flexible inner mold to separate from the material and conform to the extraction member allowing for removal.

Abstract: A molding element has an anchoring portion and a molding portion, the anchoring portion being intended to be anchored in a part of a tire tread mold with the molding portion projecting from a molding face of the tire tread mold part. The molding portion of the molding element has at least two extensions, one of these extensions having at least one arm pivotally mounted on the extension. The molding element is characterized in that, in the molding position, at least one arm pivotally mounted on an extension bears on another extension of the same molding element to define at least one orifice passing through the molding element to mold a connecting bridge between opposite walls of a cutout molded by the molding element.

Abstract: So that a method for the surface coating of an interior fitting for vehicles with a lacquer or resin layer, in which the interior fitting to be coated is inserted into a cavity of a molding tool, the inner wall of which is at a defined distance from the interior fitting in the region of the interior fitting surface to be coated and thereby forms a clearance extending over the entire surface to be coated and having a substantially constant thickness, and in which a liquid surface coating material is introduced into the clearance and is cured there, can be developed in such a way that the quality of the surface coating is improved as far as possible without additional after-working, it is proposed that the surface coating material have at least two components which are mixed with one another in a mixing and feeding assembly immediately before the filling of the clearance and are fed to the clearance, and that, after the clearance has been filled, the molding tool be separated from the mixing and feeding assembl

Abstract: A molded closure having an auxiliary thread for removal of an incomplete closure from a molding cavity, the molded closure including a helical auxiliary thread projecting inwardly from a cylindrical wall portion of the closure to provide engagement between the closure and the molding core, so that the closure may be threadably removed from the molding cavity by threadably disengaging the molding core from the molding cavity after an incomplete run of the fabrication process. A molding assembly with which the auxiliary thread may be formed in a molded closure is also provided.

Abstract: For molding a synthetic resin-made hollow member with an intermediate element incorporated therein, the invention provides method and apparatus improved in assemblability, assembly precision and productivity. The molding apparatus for slide type injection molding includes: a stationary molding die having first and second hollow-member use stationary die portions and a stationary-side intermediate-element use die portion; a movable molding die having first and second hollow-member use slidable die portions and a movable-side intermediate-element use die portion; and intermediate-element moving mechanism for moving an intermediate element Wf longitudinally, wherein the stationary and movable molding dies are openable and closable to each other and the first and second hollow-member use slidable die portions are slidable longitudinally relative to the first and second hollow-member use stationary die portions, respectively, while the movable-side intermediate-element use die portion is non-slidable.

Abstract: Disclosed herewith is a die unit for injection molding. The die unit includes first and second dies, which are selectively engaged with each other to form a mold cavity and disengaged from each other to remove a molded product. A first rotating member is rotatably attached to the first die, and provided at its inner end surface with a first helical gear pattern. A second rotating member is rotatably attached to the second die, provided at its inner end surface with a second helical gear pattern, and rotated in a direction opposite to the direction of the first rotating member while the molded product is removed.

Abstract: Disclosed herewith is a die unit for injection molding. The die unit includes first and second dies, which is selectively engaged with each other to form a mold cavity and disengaged from each other to remove a molded product. A first rotating member is rotatably attached to the first die, and provided at its central end surface with a first helical gear pattern. A second rotating member is rotatably attached to the second die, provided at its central end surface with a second helical gear pattern, and rotated in the same direction as the first rotating member while the molded product is removed.

Abstract: A plastic injection mold is disclosed which is particularly suitable for molding plastic objects such as containers. The mold has a core assembly and a mating cavity assembly which define the shape of the object to be molded therein. Movable collets are located in the mold to define the shape of a portion of the object, such as a peripheral flange or rim. The collets are slidably guided by cam pins, so that upon opening of the mold, the collets can be lifted by actuators to separate and release the molded object. A collet lifting ring is located between the collets and the actuators to ensure that all of the collets separate simultaneously.

Abstract: A compression molding apparatus includes a female mold half which receives a charge of molten plastic and a cooperating male plunger which compression molds the molten plastic into an article within the female mold half. A slide mold part is located between the male plunger and the female mold half. The slide mold part includes left and right slide mold halves which when brought into juxtaposition, define a central mold space. The left and right mold halves are slidable toward and away from each other, to form the central mold space and to open the central mold space respectively. The male portion is reciprocated downwardly to undertake the compression molding, and a cam mechanism is activated by the reciprocation to close the slide mold part during compression molding. The return stroke opens the slide mold part to allow removal of the molded article without stripping or unscrewing the molded article from the slide mold part.

Abstract: Apparatus for molding plastic caps having inclined tabs integral with the lower edge of the cap skirt and radially inwardly extending ribs integral with the inner surface of the cap skirt. The tabs and ribs are formed by a plurality of blades having recesses on the ends thereof corresponding to the configurations of the tabs and ribs. The blades are mounted on a core and extend into a female mold having a cup-shaped cavity. A linear drive member is mounted on a fixed plate assembly and connected to a ratchet sleeve rotatably mounted on a movable plate assembly. The end of the ratchet sleeve is provided with circumferentially spaced teeth engaging the lower peripheral edge of the cap skirt. Movement of the movable plate assembly relative to the fixed plate assembly causes the ratchet sleeve to rotate to move the molded tabs and ribs away from the recesses of the blades so that the finished cap can be stripped from the apparatus.

Abstract: A sequential mold lifter for a molded part forming device comprises at least first, second and third lifter segments that slidably engage one another. The first and third lifter sections are positioned on opposite sides of the second section and slide upwardly and inwardly on inclined lifter surfaces on the second lifter section. Separate actuators extend all of the lifter sections to a first extended position and then extend the first and third actuators upwardly and inwardly beyond the second actuator to a second extended position. The relative movement of the lifter sections dislodges the molded product from the mold and then dislodges the product from the lifter. The inclination of the actuators can vary with the positions of the lifter sections. Movable slides support the actuators but permit variation in the inclination of the actuators.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming threaded molded parts such as closures for containers having improved means for unthreading the formed part from the mold core. The apparatus includes a cavity part and a core part, the cavity part being rotatable relative to the core part, such that simultaneous rotation of the cavity and opening of the mold results in unthreading of the part from the core. The mold cavity is rotationally coupled to a mold cavity rotator which is preferably driven by means of a rack. The rotation of the mold cavity is timed with the mold opening step such that the threaded part is unthreaded from the core as the mold plates are separated.

Abstract: A mold-clamping unit accommodates an injection mold. The mold clamping unit includes a mold clamping chamber and a clamping mechanism. A crank element with a crank guide defines a guide path curved away from the clamping axis and has a longitudinal extension substantially parallel to the clamping axis. A drive unit moves the extractor along the crank guide and has a driving movement substantially parallel to the clamping axis. A guide unit is connected to the drive unit and the extractor and is guided at two locations on the crank guide. The first end of the drive unit is pivotably attached to the crank element and the second end of the drive unit is attached with hinges to the guide unit. The driving movement moves the guide unit along the guide path for moving the extraction mechanism in and out of the injection mold.

Abstract: Articles, such as components of an injection-molded multi-component product, are repositioned within a space, such as the space between mold parts, that is accessible for repositioning only during a series of periods, such as open-mold periods, that are separated by intervals of less accessibility for repositioning, such as closed-mold intervals by (a) moving a first article, such as a first component of a first multi-component product, from a first position within the space to outside of the space during a first such period; and (b) moving a second identical article, such as a first component of a second multi-component, from outside of the space to a second position within the space during the first such period. Both the movement of the first article and the movement of the second article are by means of a common vehicle, such as a common robot arm.

Abstract: A pair of form keys and a method for forming reverse drafts in foam parts are disclosed. A male form key is reciprocally mounted in a first mold half in a retracted position. A female form key is rotatably mounted in a second mold half in a neutral position. The first mold half includes a first drive pin that when engaged, moves the male form key into engagement with a foam sheet to form an undercut as the first and second mold halves are closed. The first mold half also includes a second drive pin that engages the female form key as the first and second mold halves close rotating the female form key into engagement with the foam sheet and the male form key. After closure of the mold and the product is formed, the mold is opened. As this occurs, the drive pins are disengaged and the male form key retracts and the female form key rotates to their neutral positions. The formed product may then be stripped from the mold while maintaining the reverse draft or undercut.

Abstract: A mold assembly for a container closure includes a mold portion with a stripper ring adapted for engaging a shoulder of the closure, and a threaded core having an external, asymmetrical helical thread defining an internal, asymmetrical helical thread of the closure. The external, asymmetrical helical thread has a ramped surface defining a ramped surface of the internal, asymmetrical helical thread. Relative linear movement between the stripper ring and the threaded core causes withdrawal of the threaded core from the closure in a linear direction. The ramped surfaces of the internal and external, asymmetrical helical threads cooperate to facilitate the withdrawal.

Abstract: A molding element for a mold for molding a tread, intended to mold in this tread an incision of circular shape around an axis XX′, the main opposing walls of which are connected by a plurality of connecting bridges of rubber mix. This molding element includes two molding parts, each formed by a support extended by at least one molding blade. At least one of the molding parts has a support extended by a blade which is at least partially helical around the axis XX′ and mounted freely in rotation around XX′ relative to the other molding part. The blades of the molding parts cooperate to define a plurality of orifices intended for molding the connecting bridges.

Abstract: A molding element for equipping a mold for molding a rubber tread, composed of at least two molding parts provided with lateral walls and end walls joining the lateral walls, the lateral walls being intended to mold in the rubber tread main walls defining a cutout, the main walls being connected by at least one rubber connecting element. In the molding position, the molding parts of the molding element are arranged such that one wall of a molding part is in contact with at least one wall of another molding part, the geometries of the walls of the molding parts being functionally arranged to form at least one orifice permitting the passage of the rubber for molding a connecting element.