Brick texturing system
US4568260A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 1983 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28B11/0818
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A texturing system for brick fabrication comprising a plurality of slapping members mounted to at least one transmission belt for engaging individual edges of bricks within an array of bricks. The bricks are positioned beneath the slapping members while in a deformable state. An array of staggered lifting plates are positioned beneath the bricks for exposing opposite edge portions thereof to the slapping elements. The transmission belt is driven transversely to the movement of the bricks array for imparting the texturing force of the slapping elements to the underlying bricks along upstanding edge portions thereof. A series of three transmission belts are preferably used above a staggered pattern of two plate rows for treating the longitudinal sides of all bricks within an array. In this manner, an improved rough, used brick appearance may be imparted to individual brick elements while disposed in a common fabrication array.
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