Abstract: An apparatus for forming soft mud cladding or paving articles, comprising an assembly for loading a mix in a mold box which is open upward and is provided with at least one impression for forming a corresponding blank provided with a laying surface which faces toward the outside of the impression, the mold box being movable along an advancement direction through the loading assembly, elements for skimming excess material loaded into the mold box, at least one assembly for overturning the mold box for the extraction of the at least one blank, an assembly for drying and firing the at least one blank so as to obtain a corresponding cladding article; the skimming elements comprise at least one skimming element which is forms at least one profile which substantially matches the profile of the laying surface of the blank being processed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for casting concrete products, which comprises at least one central transfer wagon movable on a path on a center process line for moving the molds/mold tables from one work station for a process stage to another work station on a main level of the production process line, which work stations are located along the path of the central transfer wagon on at least at one side of the path of the center process line. At least one of the central transfer wagons of the arrangement comprises a lifting mechanism by which the molds/mold tables are liftable to at least one upper level.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramic and/or metal powder press, comprising a die (1) with a die surface (1o) and a die opening (2) for filling in and compressing a material, a fill shoe (3) arranged to be moveable along a travel path (4) across the die surface (1o) for filling the material (p), and feed tubes (7, 8) connected with the fill shoe (3) for filling the material into or via the fill shoe (3), wherein at least two such feed tubes (7, 8) are connected to the fill shoe (3) from a direction lateral to the travel path. The invention also relates to a method for compressing a compact (12) of a metallic and/or ceramic powder and/or granular material (p) in such a ceramic and/or metal powder press.

Abstract: The compact resin molding machine is capable of efficiently performing a sequence of molding actions from feeding a work and resin to accommodating the molded work. The resin molding machine comprises: a work conveying mechanism including a robot, which has a robot hand for holding the work and which is capable of rotating and linearly moving; a work feeding section for feeding the work; a resin feeding section for feeding the resin; a press section including a molding die set, in which the work is resin-molded; a work accommodating section for accommodating the molded work; and a control section controlling the entire resin molding machine. The work feeding section, the resin feeding section, the press section and the work accommodating section are located to enclose a moving area of the robot of the work conveying mechanism.

Abstract: A porous hardenable drainage element (14) is produced from a molding compound (10) of expanded plastics granulate and a bonding agent by virtue of the fact that the molding compound is received in a ladle (30) having a pouring opening (32) closed off by a mold bottom (44), the molding compound is pressurized in the ladle, the element (14) is molded from the molding compound in a mold formed by lowering of the mold bottom (44) down into an opening cross section (42) consistent with a cross section of the pouring opening (32), and the element is separated from the molding compound by mutual lateral displacement of the mold and the ladle (30).

Abstract: A shuttle for a feedbox of a block machine has a shuttle slide with shuttle rodding. The shuttle slide connects to the drive via a connecting rod. The connecting rod has an interconnecting bar, an articulated swing arm, and a driving reciprocating link connected to the drive. The interconnecting bar is attached to the shuttle slide via a first articulation and to the articulated swing arm via a second articulation. The articulated swing arm is attached to a static bearing via a third articulation. The driving reciprocating link is attached to the articulated swing arm via a fourth articulation.

Abstract: A floating cut-off bar coupled to a feed drawer whereby a mechanism allows the floating cut-off bar to engage the specified contour of side rails and a division plate in a mold box assembly and aid in material distribution by screeding excess material and delivering additional material to areas of the mold box as necessary and method of making wall blocks therefrom. The specified contour of the side rails and optionally division plate is designed to optimally deliver material to achieve a specified uniform density of the block produced for greater structural integrity, strength and durability of the block.

Abstract: A floating cut-off bar that follows a preselected path of travel over a mold box during a block production cycle. The floating cut-off bar may be coupled to a feed drawer whereby a mechanism allows the floating cut-off bar to engage the specified contour of a division plate in a mold box assembly and aid in material distribution by screeding excess material and delivering additional material to areas of the mold box as necessary and method of making wall blocks therefrom. The specified contour of the division plate is designed to optimally deliver material to achieve a specified uniform density of the block produced for greater structural integrity, strength and durability of the block.

Abstract: An automated concrete block machine including a mold cavity, a feedbox driven between retracted and extended positions and depositing concrete in the mold cavity when at the extended position, a cutoff bar, and a drive system coupled to and driving the cutoff bar in a direction of movement of the feedbox such that a distance between at least a portion of the cutoff bar and a top of the mold varies so that the cutoff bar removes varying amounts of concrete deposited in the mold cavity so that a depth of concrete remaining in at least a portion of the mold cavity varies so as to be unevenly distributed in a desired fashion in the direction of movement of the feedbox.

Abstract: A Styrofoam densification machine for melting used Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam) products. It includes a hopper for holding the disposed Styrofoam and a hopper discharge area for melting the used Styrofoam. The Hopper discharge area contains a heated tray compartment which holds a receiving tray for collection of melted Styrofoam. The compartment shall have two or less access area doors for the retrieval of the collection tray. The discharge and compartment tray areas have silicone heating pads on the outside of the panels for heat. The hopper is surrounded by a paneled cabinet which includes up to two inches of installation. The machine is loaded by way of mechanical hopper lid(s) which includes up to two lid panels, high temperature seals, hinges and handles for ease of opening. The machine sits on up to four (4) casters along with anchoring plates. The machine operates on 120 volts, 208 volts and 240 volts.

Abstract: A floating cut-off bar that follows a preselected path of travel over a mold box during a block production cycle. The floating cut-off bar may be coupled to a feed drawer whereby a mechanism allows the floating cut-off bar to engage the specified contour of a division plate in a mold box assembly and aid in material distribution by screeding excess material and delivering additional material to areas of the mold box as necessary and method of making wall blocks therefrom. The specified contour of the division plate is designed to optimally deliver material to achieve a specified uniform density of the block produced for greater structural integrity, strength and durability of the block.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a molding apparatus comprises a screen having a planar top surface; a recess in the screen and extending below the planar top surface; a blade capable of traversing the planar top surface; and a molding compound applicator. Another embodiment is a method for molding. The method comprises providing a substrate in a confined volume with an open top surface, applying molding compound in the confined volume, and traversing the open top surface with a blade thereby forming the molding compound to have a planar surface that is co-planar with the open top surface. The substrate has at least one semiconductor die adhered to the substrate.

Abstract: A molding tray and system for making molded structures using a moldable material. The molding tray includes an outer tray and a resilient inner mold fitted therein. The outer tray includes a hole in a bottom wall thereof to provide access to a bottom face of the inner mold such that pressure may be applied to the bottom face through the hole so as to dislodge a molded structure.

Abstract: A concrete block machine including a mold having at least one mold cavity, a feedbox driven back and forth between retracted and extended positions, wherein the feedbox is positioned over a top of the mold deposits concrete in the at least one mold cavity when at the extended position, a cutoff bar coupled to the feedbox and including a moveable cutoff element, and a drive system. The drive system is coupled to the moveable cutoff element and moves the moveable cutoff element to adjust a distance between the moveable cutoff element and the top of the mold as the feedbox is driven from the extended position to the retracted position such that the moveable cutoff element removes varying amounts of concrete deposited in the mold cavity so that a depth of concrete remaining in the mold cavity varies in a desired fashion in a direction of movement of the feedbox.

Abstract: A disposable liquid build material feed cartridge for use in a solid imaging apparatus and a method of dispensing build material for use in such an apparatus with a radiation transparent build material carrier. The disposable liquid build material feed cartridge recovers unused liquid material from the radiation transparent build material carrier and recycles it through a filter into a supply reservoir for reuse. A dispersing roller is employed to express any entrapping air bubbles in the solidifiable liquid build material that is dispensed onto the radiation transparent build material carrier prior to its being imaged.

Abstract: A floating cut-off bar coupled to a feed drawer whereby a mechanism allows the floating cut-off bar to engage the specified contour of side rails and a division plate in a mold box assembly and aid in material distribution by screeding excess material and delivering additional material to areas of the mold box as necessary and method of making wall blocks therefrom. The specified contour of the side rails and optionally division plate is designed to optimally deliver material to achieve a specified uniform density of the block produced for greater structural integrity, strength and durability of the block.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for dry forming a uniform non-woven fibrous web. The apparatus includes a transport duct, a spreading member and a discharge member connected in series. The discharge member has a flexible plate and a plurality of screws which act upon the flexible plate to deflect its inner surface and provide further control of the basis weight of the to be formed fibrous web. The apparatus also has a forming zone located below the discharge member. The method combines a plurality of individual fibers with a pressurized gaseous stream and routes this stream through the apparatus to form the uniform non-woven fibrous web.

Abstract: An auger feeder for concrete mix, comprising a helical segment (1), whereby the auger feeder comprises an insert (2) mounted on an upstream end of the auger feeder, said insert being manufactured in a material softer than that used for manufacturing the auger feeder's helical segment (1), and said insert comprising means (4) for fastening the auger feeder to a casting apparatus. The invention also comprises a method for manufacturing such an auger feeder, and a slipform-casting apparatus equipped with such an auger feeder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pelleting machine with a die table having at least one die plate, dies associated with the die plate and a feed device for feeding a material to be pressed into the die plates. The feed device includes a feed shoe which is arranged substantially parallel to a surface of the die table and has at least one feed opening which is arranged or can be arranged in the region of the die plates. The pelleting machine further includes a sealing device disposed between the feed shoe and the die table. According to the invention, the sealing device has at least one element (38) forming the contour of the feed opening (54), wherein a force acting in the direction of the die table (12) is applied to the element (38). The invention also relates to a feed shoe for at least one pelleting machine and a sealing device for a feed shoe of a pelleting machine.

Abstract: Apparatus and processes for block making that include a mold having a press foot disposed in vertically slidable arrangement within the mold. During a block making operation, the mold moves between positions, with the press foot remaining in the mold during movement. Because the press foot is part of the mold and not attached to a ram, a variety of blocks may be produced and stockpiled simultaneously. Also, perfect alignment between the press foot and the ram is unnecessary and easier to achieve than if the press foot leaves the mold, thereby simplifying the construction and operation of the machine and reducing the risk of damage.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a moulding unit having a punch and a mould cavity movable along a path between an open position in which said punch and said mould cavity are distanced apart from each other to receive a dose of plastics therebetween, and a closed position in which said punch and said mould cavity interact to form an item by pressing said dose, said punch being kept not above said cavity along said path.

Abstract: A compactable mold comprises a main mold frame structure and plural wall structures including two end wall structures and two side wall structures. The plural wall structures define a mold cavity for forming a block from a mixture introduced into the mold cavity. At least two of the plural wall structures are movable wall structures for compacting the mixture. A described compactable mold has end walls and side walls that are shaped for forming tongue and groove features on a compacted block, and the end walls and side walls are movable such that a formed block can be released easily from the mold. A described compactable mold comprises at least one tube attached to at least one of the compacting wall structures. The compacting wall structures are operable to compact the mixture by moving toward the center of the mold cavity while the at least one tube remains stationary.

Abstract: The system and method are disclosed for compressing brick. The system comprises of the top compression plate, a lower compression plate having a tongue on its top surface, a deck having a tongue that when a lower plate is in an up position integrates with the deck and tongue and a tray having a first wall with a groove that integrates with the tongues of lower plate and the deck.

Abstract: An apparatus for compression molding plastic articles, comprising at least one molding unit composed of an upper punch and a lower mold provided with a cavity for molding the articles, the punch and mold being aligned with each other and movable between a spaced position and a closer positions, feeders for feeding doses of plastic material to be molded, comprising at least one removal element for removing, in succession, individual doses from an extruder and depositing a removed dose in the molding cavity of the mold when it is spaced from the respective punch, supporting elements for temporarily supporting said dose above the molding cavity, associated with the mold, and actuators for actuating the supporting elements so as to release a dose into the cavity before compression start.

Abstract: A powder molding apparatus comprises a mold comprising a die having a powder molding space and upper and lower punch units, and a compression driving mechanism for performing compression molding by driving the upper and lower punch units independently, wherein molded articles formed by the compression molding are held by engaging lower first and second punches serving as a formed article holding mechanism at the time of transporting the molded articles. Thus, the molded articles can be prevented from falling or shifting while being transported between stages, thereby providing a powder molding apparatus capable of high speeds.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing lightweight concrete composite blocks includes a form, a station conveyor, a form-loading station, a form assembly station, a curing oven, and a block removal station. The station conveyor conveys the form or a multitude of forms around the apparatus in a continuous loop to produce a desired rate of production of lightweight concrete composite blocks. The form-loading station fills the form with a lightweight concrete composite. The form assembly station assembles the form to seal the composite within the form. The curing oven cures the lightweight concrete composite into a lightweight concrete composite block. The block removal station removes the lightweight concrete composite block from the form prior to the return of the form to the form-loading station for re-use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing unitary concrete blocks includes a form that defines the desired shape of the unitary concrete block. A form loading station delivers a lightweight concrete composite into the form. A station conveyor conveys the form from the form loading station through a curing oven. In the curing oven, the composite-filled form is cured into a unitary concrete block. The station conveyor conveys the form to a block removal station that removes the unitary concrete block from the form. The station conveyor returns the form to the form loading station to manufacture more unitary concrete blocks. For increased production, multiple forms can be conveyed between stations simultaneously. Additionally, a metering ingredient assembly may be used to deliver appropriate amounts of desired ingredients to a mixer for producing the lightweight concrete composite.

Abstract: A machine makes blocks from pressed earth. A feed drawer having an open lower end and filled with loose earth is moved laterally across a planar surface into registration over a breech. A press foot is lowered to a level in the breech to receive loose earth from the feed drawer. The press foot is raised to a third level against a bucking foot to compress the loose earth in the breech into a block. Upon moving the feed drawer laterally into registration over the breech, the block will be pushed out of the path of the bucking foot. The feed drawer, and likewise a screed, having a lower edge notched to pass over a three dimensional surface of the press foot for pushing the block out of registration and for clearing above the three dimensional surface of the press foot.

Abstract: Method for loading ceramic moulds presenting a die plate having at least one forming cavity in which a die is slidingly received, comprising the following operative steps for each complete loading cycle: preparing a powder layer at least the upper part of which has properties conforming to the required aesthetic characteristics of the exposed face of the tile; transferring said layer to above said at least one forming cavity; depositing into said at least one cavity a powder layer having a thickness greater than that necessary to obtain the desired tile thickness, and before pressing removing, by a mechanical cutting action with simultaneous removal of the thus separated material, the surface layer of the powder contained in the mould cavity, without appreciable mixing of the powder present at the interface between the surface layer and the underlying layer.

Abstract: A unit for making pre-shaped absorbent pads for sanitary items is equipped with a continuous conveyor belt with an operating branch which defines a line for pad forming and feed; the branch extends along a straight path, along which there are three successive stations for feeding absorbent material and a plurality of seats designed to accept and retain a given quantity of the absorbent material.

Abstract: A machine for making building blocks from compactible materials such as earth, in a rapid and facile manner. A mold is provided in which the blocks of desired configuration, typically rectangular, are formed. A hydraulic ram, assisted by a pressure intensifier, is utilized to exert tremendously high pressures on the compactible material in the mold so that the particles of the materials are substantially bonded together to produce a solid block.

Abstract: Method for loading ceramic moulds presenting a die plate having at least one forming cavity in which a die is slidingly received, comprising the following operative steps for each complete loading cycle: preparing a powder layer at least the upper part of which has properties conforming to the required aesthetic characteristics of the exposed face of the tile; transferring said layer to above said at least one forming cavity; depositing into said at least one cavity a powder layer having a thickness greater than that necessary to obtain the desired tile thickness, and before pressing removing, by suction, the surface layer of the powder contained in the mould cavity, without appreciable mixing of the powder present at the interface between the surface layer and the underlying material.

Abstract: Method for loading ceramic moulds presenting a die plate having at least one forming cavity in which a die is slidingly received, comprising the following operative steps for each complete loading cycle: preparing a powder layer at least the upper part of which has properties conforming to the required aesthetic characteristics of the exposed face of the tile; transferring said layer to above said at least one forming cavity; depositing into said at least one cavity a powder layer having a thickness greater than that necessary to obtain the desired tile thickness, and before pressing removing, by a mechanical cutting action with simultaneous removal of the thus separated material, the surface layer of the powder contained in the mould cavity, without appreciable mixing of the powder present at the interface between the surface layer and the underlying layer.

Abstract: In addition to a loading apparatus (10) for loading material through the upper mouth of the mold cavity (6), the unit comprises a blower device (30) for blowing air, means for moving said device while held a short distance from the upper surface of the material (B′) loaded into the mold cavity, such as to lift in a gauged manner a thin layer of material from the top thereof, and means (51, 55) for collecting the material lifted by the blower device (30), in order to remove it from the mold cavity. In particular, the blower device (30) comprises a relatively narrow, long blowing port (31) arranged to emit an air jet in the form of a thin sheet extending in a horizontal direction, and means (33, 34) for feeding compressed air to said blowing port (31), which is moved while maintained a short distance from the upper surface of the material (B′) loaded into the mold cavity (6) in order to lift a thin gauged layer of material.

Abstract: A makes blocks from pressed earth. A press foot is raised to a first level even with an open upper end of a breech. A feed drawer having an open lower end and filled with loose earth is moved laterally across a planar surface into registration over the breech. The press foot is lowered to a second level in the breech to receive loose earth from the feed drawer. The feed drawer is withdrawn laterally across the planar surface out of registration with the breech to screed excess loose earth from the breech. A bucking foot is lowered to close the upper end of the breech. The press foot is raised to a third level to compress the loose earth in the breech into a block. The bucking foot is raised to a level higher than the top of the feed drawer to permit vertical ejection of the block from the open upper end of the breech into the lateral path of the feed drawer. Upon raising the press foot to the first level, a previously-made block will be raised into the lateral path of the feed drawer.

Abstract: A cementitious composition for the molding of ultra-lightweight, durable, large structural units comprising Portland cement, coal combustion byproducts, expanded or extruded polystyrene and water, and a modified block machine used in the manufacture of such structural units.

Abstract: A mold box is flexibly mounted to a product forming machine having upper and lower vertically displaceable beams. A feed drawer dispenses concrete material into the mold box while a vibration system vertically vibrates the mold box while dampening horizontal vibration. The vibration system is driven by a single drive shaft that actuates first and second vibrator rods while at the same rotating a counter-weight in a counter-rotating direction. A set of alignment brackets lock the mold box into a predetermined aligned relationship while being mounted in the product forming machine. The bottom side of each mold box is mounted to the product forming machine in the same relative position to reduce machine readjustments. A set of telescoping legs hold the feed drawer assembly variable distances above the mold box. A unitized pallet feeder quickly moves pallets one at a time from an “on-deck” position to a “receiving” position underneath the mold box.

Abstract: A roof tile making machine and its method of operation. The reinforcement ribs on the underside of a concrete roofing tile are formed during their manufacture by directing mortar into recesses in a pallet on which the tile is made, with a compactor means in the form of multi-tined wheels compacting the mortar in the recesses, and providing thereafter a secondary layer of mortar over the compacted reinforcement ribs, to complete the tile in a conventional manner. A tile provided by the apparatus of the invention has reinforcement ribs which are compacted to the same degree as the remainder of the tile, thereby ensuring that the finished product, when cured, has a uniform, or substantially uniform, strength.

Abstract: A method and a slide casting apparatus for casting concrete products. Concrete is fed into a mold through a feeding hopper (9) fitted above the mould. The feeding hopper (9) is moved so that the vertical component of the path of motion of the hopper's bottom part is equal to or exceeds the vertical component of the path of motion of the top part, which >0 or =0.

Abstract: A plastering machine is formed to apply and compact cement-sand mortar plaster onto a vertical wall surface. A container (30) for holding and applying mortar is attached to a frame assembly moveable along both a vertical axis and horizontal axis. The container is supported by a frame-assembly (16) which includes vertical moveable frame members (18, 20) energized by hydraulic means, mounted onto a base frame (2). The base-frame (2) is fitted with swivel caster wheels (4) and angled roller wheels (6). A vibration rod (44) is provided within the container (38). A cutter and smoothening device (42) is provided to smoothen the plaster applied to the wall surface.

Abstract: A molding apparatus for patterned shaped articles includes a form constituted of at least one partition member defining the boundary of the pattern to be produced, a peripheral frame surrounding the partition member at a prescribed spacing therefrom and a cover for closing the upper ends of the partition member and the peripheral frame; at least one feed port for supplying particles into a pattern space enclosed by the partition member: at least one suction port for sucking particles out of the pattern space; at least one feed port for supplying particles into a pattern space between the partition member and the peripheral frame; at least one suction port for sucking particle out of the pattern space; a charging mechanism for supplying particles to at least one of the pattern spaces by compressed air, and a suction mechanism for sucking particles from the pattern spaces.

Abstract: A round , prestressed concrete pile having front and back flat portions and a method and apparatus for manufacturing the piles. The apparatus comprises essentially a plurality of horizontally placed piling molds and a concrete feeder and spreader. The concrete feeder and spreader are pulled across the pile molds by a spreader driver attached to a first end of the pile molds and the piles are removed from the pile molds by a cable tensioner and piling extractor attached to a second end of the pile molds. The piles are prestressed with flexible cable, wrapped with concertina wire, and embedded in concrete poured into the pile molds. The piles may be cast in different lengths by utilizing a bucket mold on the lower end.

Abstract: A system for heating and feeding polymer coated powder to a heated die cavity of a compacting press. The system includes at least one heated vertical pipe for heating the polymer coated powder and for delivering the polymer coated powder by gravity from source thereof to the entry end of at least one horizontally oriented auger conveyor. The at least one auger conveyor is heated and imparts heat to the individual powder particles through a mixing action. The at least one auger conveyor delivers the polymer coated powder to the heated hopper of a shuttle assembly. The shuttle assembly is shiftable between a retracted position wherein the polymer coated powder is discharged from the shuttle hopper to a heated powder ring, to an extended position wherein the polymer coated powder is discharged from the powder ring to the heated die cavity of the compacting press. The system heats the individual particles of the polymer coated powder to a temperature just below the coagulation point thereof.

Abstract: A process for consistently making ceiling tiles having uniform density and surface texture includes using a conveyor along which trays are moved in a generally horizontal direction. A feeder box is used to deposit pulp in the trays, the pulp being comprised of a mixture of water, starch, fibrous material, and other ingredients. The feeder box through which pulp is deposited in the trays is of a special design, and includes a sloping front edge which creates a negative rake angle with respect to layers produced by the system. The lower front edge of the feeder box includes a surface having a compound curvature. Ceiling tiles are produced by the process having improved uniformity of density and surface texture.

Abstract: A material supplying apparatus for a powder molding machine including a press table, a charger frame movable to reciprocate on the press table, a device for reciprocating the charger frame, a material inputting device provided on the charger frame into which a powder material is supplied, a scaling device for previously scaling the powder material to a predetermined weight, the device for scaling including a load cell, and rotary blades attached to a vertical shaft positioned in order to stir the material supplied to the material inputting device. The reciprocating device for the charger frame coupled to the material inputting device comprises a first cylinder which is reciprocated on the press table. A shutter plate is arranged between the material inputting device and the table in slide contact with both the material inputting device and the table through dust seals for opening and closing openings of the material inputting device.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for setting up a concrete form for the subsequent forming of a concrete member therein and for continuously supplying a concrete form with concrete. The apparatus for setting up the concrete form includes a deck brush for cleaning the deck portions of an elongated concrete form, stem brushes for cleaning the stem portions of the concrete form, nozzles for spraying pressurized lubrication fluid onto the form, strand pulling and placing devices for placing reinforcing strands in the stem portions of the concrete form, rams for depressing the strands down into the stem portions after tensioning thereof, and a deck reinforcing material dispensing system which simultaneously straightens and dispenses deck wire onto the deck portion of the concrete form.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing shrimp-shaped food products and a food product produced by the apparatus. The apparatus includes a split mold having a cavity shaped as a shelled-shrimp-shaped product. The mold has an injection opening for injecting a minced fish material into the cavity, the injection opening extending from the root or base of the shrimp's head to the shrimp's back portion and being oriented upwardly. After injecting the minced fish meat into the cavity, a V-shaped device is lowered towards the opening of the mold to make a longitudinal groove in the minced fish material. The mold and the material are heated up to produce a shrimp-shaped food product. The apparatus may further include a cover mold having a supply channel formed in it for moving the material to the injection opening. The V-shaped device may be incorporated in the cover mold.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming a concrete panel for constructing a wall of a building in which a reinforcing column of concrete is integrally formed therewith. The apparatus has a hopper in which cement is poured. Depending from the hopper is an inverted U-shaped channel member with depending walls for forming the column. Projecting outwardly from the bottom of the depending walls are flanges. Outboard of the flanges are runners which slide over rails for advancing the apparatus over a rectilinear path.

Abstract: A device for manufacturing bricks with smooth side surfaces includes a conveyor carrying a plurality of mould containers past a releasing material applying mechanism, a container filling and trimming member, and a brick ejection station. Each mould container has a bottom which is displaceable out of the mould to both receive releasing material at the releasing material applying mechanism and to eject a formed brick at the ejection station.

Abstract: A rotary block having a gate is rotatably mounted within either one of stationary or movable die plates so that the gate forms a resin passage interconnected to a molding cavity in the stationary die plate in the mold closing state. A gate slug which is inevitably formed on a molded article in injection molding can effectively be cut off by rotating the rotary block so as to intercept the resin passage before a mold opening process.