Large pallet machine for forming molded products
US7635261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28B17/009
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A concrete products forming machine including a main frame, feed drawers, die supports and mold and head assemblies. The feed drawer is moved into position over the mold using an electric belt drive system and includes a vibrating strike off plate to improve surface quality of the molded product, zoned agitators to control movement and placement of concrete, a spring loaded seal system between the walls and floor of the feed box, and quick-release agitator design with urethane sleeves to effect easy and clean removal, replacement and cleaning of the agitators. The concrete products forming machine includes torque tube and leaf spring supports to effect substantially vertical vibrational movement of the mold with air inflatable springs for controlled force between the mold bottom and the pallet. The pallet itself is vibrated from below using phased, counter rotating shafts coupled to the pallet table on which the pallet rests. Vibration induced into the pallet by the vibrating pallet table is transferred to the mold resulting in material compaction. After the molding process, the mold is lifted in a stripping process to remove the molded product for curing or drying.
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