Mold closing unit for use in an injection molding machine and process for controlling it

A mold closing unit, comprising:

• a stationary mold carrier;
• a movable mold carrier forming with said stationary mold carrier a mold clamping space located therebetween;
• a mold comprising at least two parts each being respectively mounted on said stationary mold carrier and said movable mold carrier;
• first and second supporting elements;
• a force transmitting device connecting said first and second supporting elements to said stationary mold carrier;
• a transfer device supported by said first supporting element and being connected to said movable mold carrier for transferring said movable mold carrier at least nearly into and out of a closing position with said stationary mold carrier, the closing position being a position in which said at least two parts are essentially closed;
• and
• an eccentric drive supported by said second supporting element and connecting said second supporting element to said first supporting element, said eccentric drive having a shaft that exerts a closing force that is transmitted through said first supporting element, said transfer device, and said movable mold carrier, said eccentric drive being actuated to exert the closing force after said transfer device has transferred said movable mold carrier into the closing position.