Mold gripping device for use in terminal storage area, has drive device operating gripper latches that comprise claws for gripping heads of mold, and connected with latches by actuating unit that works according to knee lever principle

摘要

The device has a base body (4) formed as a cylindrical hollow body, and gripper latches (14) provided with claws (17) for gripping mushrooms heads of a mold. A drive device (12) is provided for operating the gripper latches. The drive device is connected with the gripper latches by an actuating unit (15) that works according to a knee lever principle. The actuating unit has a cylinder rod operated by the drive device, and a knee lever arrangement operated by a pull-/push rod, where the arrangement establishes a connection between the rod and the latches.