Self-locking molds

Self-locking molds (Figure 1.102) - The term self-locking mold is used when the components move the way as explained above and when they are connected to the mold and form a unit. This is mostly the case with small molds (e.g., glove compartment lids) where the rotating movement is enough to open the mold. 

FIGURE 1.102 Self-locking mold for glove compartment lid (Source Fa. Frimo Group GmbFI, Lotte)... 

As already explained in Section 1.3.1.3, a distinction is made between self-locking molds and molds that can be mounted into a mold carrier. 

Lower mold half (fixed for self-locking molds)... 

Upper mold half (for self-locking molds often rotatable)... 

FIGURE 1.107 Cross section of a self-locking foaming mold... 

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