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Apparatus for moulding hydraulic cement or the like material

US4059376A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 1977
Grant dateNov 22, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S425/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Hydraulic cement or the like is poured into a closed mould under a reduced pressure condition to a level slightly higher than a predetermined level. Coarse aggregate and steel rods are prepacked in the mould. After pouring, the pressure in the mould is increased to atmospheric pressure or a higher pressure to force the hydraulic cement above the predetermined level back into the space below the level thus compacting the poured in hydraulic cement. A cushion device is provided for the pouring device. An overflow tank is connected to the mould to observe the level of the poured cement. The pressure in the overflow tank is also decreased during pouring and increased after pouring.

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