Apparatus for making cathode-ray tube screens with integrally formed contoured fixtures

An apparatus for manufacturing cathode-ray tube screens having integrally formed contoured fixtures for securing elements inside the screen, comprising means (5) arranged on a base (3) for holding said screen (B) and means for moulding said contoured fixtures (2) including a plurality of frames (12) each having mounted therein a heater (49) and a moulding tool 17;

• means for moving (12, 13, 15, 22-24, & 26-31) said moulding tools (17) from a radially retracted or inward position away from the screen surface to a radially extended or outward position pressing against said screen;
• means for vertically reciprocating (34-40) said contoured fixture moulding means from a position, wherein said heaters and tools face generally opposite to the surfaces where said contoured fixtures are to be formed to a position above the top of said mould holding said screen;
• and means (10, 14, & 42-48) for horizontally swinging in an arc or oscillating said frames (12) from a first locked position to a second locked position;
• whereby one of said locked positions enables said screen to be locally heated by said heaters at such surfaces where said contoured fixtures are to be formed, and the other of said locked positions enables said moulding tools to be moved toward said screen for impressing said contoured fixtures upon said screen.