Process and apparatus for the manufacture of prefabricated lined wall sections
US4203937A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 1977 |
| Grant date | May 20, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28B19/0053
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for automatically constructing prefabricated wall sections of brick wall panels with a tile lining. A prefabricated brick wall panel has columns of mortar disposed in parallel strips thereon, a lining panel of unconnected tile members is assembled, proper spacing being introduced between each of the tile members, and the tile members are transferred in groups or en masse to a position over the wall panel. The lining panel members are then firmly pressed into engagement with the wall panel with mortar columns therealong, thereby forming a completed wall section. Preferred apparatus includes vacuum grippers, scissor-connected link spacing means, and flatbed cars movable on tracks to a position below automatic mortar applying means.
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