Abstract: A system for supplying molding compounds comprising: a barrel, having a plurality of storage holes for storing a plurality of molding compounds; a first push rod below the barrel pushing the plurality of molding compounds within the storage holes; a holder above the barrel holding the molding compounds pushed by the first push rod; a carrier having a plurality of placing holes for the holder putting the plurality of molding compounds, wherein the holder moves to a predetermined position after putting the molding compounds; and a second push rod below the predetermined position pushing the molding compounds located in the placing holes, and then the holder holding the molding compounds and transporting to a mold.

Abstract: A cookie press includes a helically-threaded rod that advances forward as it is being rotated about its axis by a gear. As a result, a plunger is advanced and pushes dough down a barrel and squeezes the dough through an aperture at the end of the barrel.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a mold charge for a mold cavity in accordance with one aspect of the present invention includes a mold charge chamber having a longitudinal dimension and at least two lateral inlets for supplying resin materials to the chamber such that the materials are stratified longitudinally of the chamber. A plunger is movable longitudinally into the chamber to force the stratified materials out of the chamber and thereby provide a stratified mold charge for a mold cavity. The at last two lateral inlets to the chamber preferably are spaced from each other lengthwise of the chamber. In one embodiment, the plunger has a contoured end for imparting a contour to the mold charge as the mold charge is forced from the chamber. A gate preferably is positioned at an end of the chamber remote from the plunger for selectively closing the chamber for filling and opening the chamber for discharge of the mold charge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for discharge or outfeed of a pasty product, preferably foodstuff, from a container. A piston means (11) is brought to perform a discharge movement in a discharge direction (F) for discharge or outfeed of the product (2) from the container (3). At least one retraction or withdrawal means (24) is provided for imparting to the piston means (11) a retraction movement in a retraction direction (R) opposite to the discharge direction (F), such that the pressure from the piston means (11) against the container (3) is relieved for accomplishing non-drop operation, after discharge. At least one stroke setting or stroke determining means (30) is provided for determining the stroke of the piston means (11) and thereby, the dose volume during each discharge or outfeed of product (2) from the container (3).

Abstract: A mix distributor (10) for filling a tray-like mold (100) comprises a fixed structure (20), having a distribution surface (24) supporting a mold (100), and a movable housing (30), displaceable above the mold (100) The movable housing is provided with a hopper containing the mix having at its bottom end a port (50) for discharging the mix. An extractor belt (60) which is integral with and positioned underneath the hopper (40), forming the bottom thereof, is able to receive and convey the discharged mi (110) so that it falls by effect of gravity into the mold (100) and is unformly distributed.

Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.

Abstract: A discharge lamp has a discharge vessel enclosing a discharge space. The discharge vessel is provided with a ceramic wall which is formed through sintering of a body shaped by sludge molding. The sludge molding process uses the steps of: injecting an outer porous mold with sludge, precipitating the sludge against the outer mold, removing the excess sludge, removing the outer mold, and pre-firing of the molded body. The sludge is injected into the outer mold by means of hollow needles which extend into the hollow mold.

Abstract: Polymer processing systems are provided including an extrusion assembly, a specially configured decompression chamber assembly, and a die assembly. Such systems are effective to provide shaped polymer products having reduced extrusion markings.

Abstract: Plant for forming predetermined quantities of synthetic material comprising a rotary turntable carrying on its periphery a plurality of dispensing devices, and means for feeding the material in the molten state to said dispensing devices; the plant also comprises a fixed part directly connected to the molten material feed, a rotary sealed joint connecting said fixed part to the rotary turntable, operating means for interacting with the dispensing devices positioned on the rotary turntable to operate them in the sense of opening and closing them in response to the rotations of the turntable, and means for rotating the turntable.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming soft capsules and provides novel processing flexibility. The apparatus includes extrusion dies as an alternative to spreader boxes and the use of melt-on-demand technology to enhance the long term stability of the film-forming materials. Preferred embodiments provide a positive displacement pump to transport the molten film-forming material from the melt-on-demand device to the extrusion device and preferably a reservoir means disposed between said extrusion device and said means to melt said film-forming material. The encapsulation apparatus may also include a valved injection wedge.

Abstract: A potting compound injection apparatus includes a pneumatic tube for inserting single part potting compound and injecting the compound into the cells of a composite panel. The pneumatic tube has an open end for releasing potting compound and an opposed end interconnected to a pneumatic pressure source. The potting compound injection apparatus may also include a frame for maneuvering the pneumatic tube with respect to the composite panel. A method of injecting a potting compound includes applying potting compound through a pneumatic tube into a composite panel having cells.

Abstract: A method of forming a part with a solid urethane elastomer skin is provided, wherein the mold is moved by a mold manipulation tool to present differently oriented surfaces of the mold in a horizontal orientation when the urethane elastomer is sprayed on each of the differently oriented surfaces. A multi-axis robot is provided with a spray head that sprays the urethane elastomer onto a mold surface. A mold manipulator moves the mold that has a plurality of differently oriented mold surfaces so that the surface to be sprayed is held in a horizontal orientation as they are coated with the urethane elastomer and for a predetermined time period after spray coating until the urethane elastomer sets up.

Abstract: A resin material supply apparatus and a method thereof ensuring the supply of a predetermined amount of resin material and improved molding quality. The resin material supply apparatus includes a weighing unit which allows a predetermined amount of resin material to be loaded into weighing pots, an agitating unit which receives the resin material from the weighing pots into agitating cups for agitation using rotating plungers, a traveling unit which allows the agitating unit to travel back and forth between the weighing unit and a molding die, and a supply unit which permits resin material which has been agitated and molten in the agitating cups to be extruded into a mold pot of the molding die by movement of the plungers via a vertically traveling motor rotatable in both forward and reverse directions.

Abstract: The invention is basically a device that injects colors into the plastic at the nozzle end of the injection screw. To place the invention on an injection screw, one drills a small opening in the injector barrel just before the injection nozzle. One then attaches a check valve to this opening. To the check valve, a color tube, a flow control valve, and a color pump are attached. Attached to the color pump are the color hopper with liquid color pigment and the high-pressure air supply line. The high-pressure air runs the color pump and pumps the color pigment under pressure into the flow control valve, the color line, the check valve and the barrel. For each color that an individual wishes to add to the plastic, one uses a separate opening, check valve, tube, flow control valve, and color hopper.

Abstract: A polymer is plasticized in a plasticizing unit and is thereafter fed into a transfer device which is moved into alignment with a clamping press which is remotely located from the plasticizing unit. The polymer from the transfer device is deposited on a carrier which moves into the forming device. An impress preforming device allows the carrier with the deposited polymer to be shaped in the mold or forming device. Alternatively, the transfer device can be connected with a chamber which is capable of coating continuous or chopped fibers which are deposited on a carrier in a continuous or chopped manner. The carrier with the fiber and polymer composite layer are shaped in the forming device.

Abstract: At the end of an array of rollers of a spreading head for wood particles for the production of mats to form particleboard, rollers of the array are driven at a higher speed than the rollers of the fine-particle spreading portion and baffles are provided below the higher speed rollers to scatter the particles backwardly into the fine-particle region and form an intimate mixture of the coarse and fine particles.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing cement fiber sheets by supplying slurry primarily including fibers and cement as main material components onto a permeable sheet, and suctioning and dewatering the slurry. The method includes a foreign matter removing operation for removing foreign matter in the slurry material before supplying it to the permeable sheet, a thickness control operation for bringing the slurry to a specified thickness after the foreign matter removing process, and a leveling operation for smoothing the slurry surface after the thickness control process. Thus, treatment for foreign matter contained in slurry as well as thickness control, is throughly carried out, so that the product surface quality is ensured.

Abstract: An apparatus that dispenses a food substance has a housing and a barrel removably connected to the housing. A rod connected to a plunger is disposed within the housing and the barrel. A drive mechanism including a dual-direction electric motor is located in the housing. The drive mechanism actuates the rod so that the plunger is advanced in the barrel to dispense the food substance. The drive mechanism includes a nut housing having an inner passage housing a nut positioned between a pair of compression springs. The nut is restricted from rotational movement relative to the nut housing but may move a limited distance vertically. The rod is positioned through the nut housing. The nut travels along the rod as the rod moves within the apparatus.

Abstract: A mold and a method of using a mold for forming a UV-cured article, the mold including a UV-transparent body having formed therein a mold cavity and an inlet, the inlet extending from an exterior surface of the UV-transparent body to the mold cavity. The mold cavity is configured to contain a UV-curable material, and the inlet is configured to supply UV-curable material to the mold cavity.

Abstract: A mold apparatus useful for making molded foam articles has a pair of independently operated mold modules, both fed by a single hot melt injection unit. In a preferred, but not necessary, embodiment, each of the opposed mold portions of each mold module is retained in its respective closed position by a simple mechanical latch. In such a preferred embodiment, it is further preferred that, in the closed position, the two mold portions of each mold module are separated by a narrow air gap to allow air to escape from each mold module during operation.

Abstract: The device for moulding frozen confectionery articles comprises a metering hopper connected to a volumetric metering device comprising a metering chamber and a metering element dispensing a predetermined volume of ice cream into passing containers by means of a metering nozzle. As the hopper is pressurized, the metering chamber is filled without the formation of air pockets in the aspiration phase, which makes it possible to manufacture moulded articles of hard ice cream.

Abstract: System for the manufacture of reinforcing preforms for structural composite products. The air flows for the manufacturing stations are optimized by providing a separate air system for each cell and providing seals between the net-edge blocks and the mold portions.

Abstract: Protective containers are provided for transporting moldable preform charges used in precision molding operations, in which the moldable material includes a conductive filler in a thermosetting resin matrix. The granular moldable material is loaded into the containers and compacted. Next, the loaded containers are transported to a molding station, where each preform of the moldable material is ejected from its container. The containers are sufficiently rigid to hold their shapes under high compaction pressures, thus to determine preform shapes with greater precision. By surrounding the preforms, the containers minimize evaporative loss of monomer, maintaining the preforms in a condition more suitable for molding, and reducing the impact of monomer loss on the surrounding environment. Each such container can take the form of a sleeve, or may have an end wall incorporating a flexure at one end.

Abstract: Systems for the manufacture of reinforcing preforms for structural composite products. Minimum contact eyelets reduce friction in the supply system for string reinforcing materials.

Abstract: A gas-assisted flow and filling device for transporting particulate material and filling die cavities includes a source of low-pressure gas for delivering gas to a chamber that is separated from a fluidizing chamber by a porous distributor plate which permits the gas to flow through the particulate material and out a vent screen so that the particulate material is permitted to flow out of the fluidizing chamber essentially free of gas and wherein the pressure of the gas delivered to the fluidizing chamber is sufficient to provide a gas bearing to said particulate material adjacent the distributor plate, but not high enough to cause turbulence in said fluidizing chamber.

Abstract: A method and a device for continuous forming of a mat of particle lignocellulosic material by means of a batching unit (12) with a distribution chamber (15) in connection with the manufacture of board. The material is deposited on a continuous forming web (16), and the width of the mat is controlled by means of laterally movable partition walls (30) in the distribution chamber (15). The main part of the material is deposited on the forming web (16) between the partition walls (30), and the partial amount of the particle material dropping outside the partition walls (30) is diverted by means (32) and discharged separately in the distribution chamber (15) and re-used in the mat forming, in that it is directly placed as a surface layer of the mat by distribution means (35).

Abstract: An encapsulation system is used to encapsulate semiconductor products. A bottom mold unit includes a mold pot and a mold piston. A substrate loader loads a substrate into a cavity in the bottom mold unit. A liquid dispenser dispenses encapsulation material into the mold pot. The encapsulation material is in an uncured liquid state when placed into the mold pot. A top mold unit is clamped to the bottom mold unit.

Abstract: An encapsulation system is used to encapsulate semiconductor products. A bottom mold unit includes a mold pot and a mold piston. A substrate loader loads a substrate into a cavity in the bottom mold unit. A liquid dispenser dispenses encapsulation material into the mold pot. The encapsulation material is in an uncured liquid state when placed into the mold pot. A top mold unit is clamped to the bottom mold unit.

Abstract: Systems for the manufacture of reinforcing preforms for structural composite products. The robotic application system allows use of a single robot in a multiple cell system, and provides offline programming of the robotic routine. The robot moves between the cells on a track system.

Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated, fully automated, high-throughput system for two-dimensional electrophoresis comprised of gel-making machines, gel processing machines, gel compositions and geometries, gel handling systems, sample preparation systems, software and methods. The system is capable of continuous operation at high-throughput to allow construction of large quantitative data sets.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for forming an aluminium chassis having heat insulating foam filled in a hollow portion, and more particularly to an improvement wherein the heat insulating foam is filled in the hollow portion of the aluminium chassis for windows and doors principally in order to improve an efficiency of heat insulation and sound absorption.

Abstract: Methods and systems for the manufacture of reinforcing preforms for structural composite products. The robotic application system allows use of a single robot in a multiple cell system, and provides offline programming of the robotic routine.

Abstract: A method for producing artificial marble having a stripe pattern comprising injecting liquid resins having different colors into a molding cell so that they are laminated to form two or more layers; then moving a comb-like tool through the laminated liquid resins while allowing the teeth to contact the bottom surface of the molding cell, then curing the liquid resins to form artificial marble, wherein, the comb-like tool is allowed to move through the liquid resins while the interval between teeth of the comb-like tool is allowed to vary. Artificial marble can be produced having a natural marble-like appearance in which the interval of stripe varies in a natural fashion or having a radial cut moire stripe pattern.

Abstract: A method for producing artificial marble having a stripe pattern comprising injecting liquid resins having different colors into a molding cell so that they are laminated to form two or more layers, then moving a comb-like tool through the laminated liquid resins while allowing the teeth to contact the bottom surface of the molding cell, then curing the liquid resins to form artificial marble, wherein, the comb-like tool is allowed to move through the liquid resins while the interval between teeth of the comb-like tool is allowed to vary. Artificial marble can be produced having a natural marble-like appearance in which the interval of stripe varies in a natural fashion or having a radial cut moire stripe pattern.

Abstract: An apparatus for extruding edible paste which includes a supporting framework; a hopper for feeding paste to be extruded; at least one pair of sizing or lamination cylinders arranged in sequence downstream of the hopper; a belt conveyor which is suitable for receiving and removing the extruded and laminated paste that leaves the lamination cylinders; motor assembly for the lamination cylinders; one or more pairs of extraction and dosage elements which are arranged directly below the hopper and are suitable for extracting, in a uniform and pulsed manner, paste from the hopper to feed it to the lamination cylinders.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and device for filling at least one casting mould (10) with a castable, liquid compound, in particular casting resin. In order to decrease the mould-occupation time considerably, the reactivity of the casting compound is firstly increased at least during the filling phase for the at least one casting mould (10) by the supply of energy and is then decreased by the removal of energy to a value at which the casting compound has a relatively long service life. Heat exchanges (7) are proposed as means for heating and, if necessary, cooling the casting compound.

Abstract: A foam transport article transports foam dispensed from a foam nozzle to a mold cavity. The foam transport article is an intermediary allowing a foam nozzle which may not reach a mold opening in the mold cavity to be extended such that no foam pours outside the mold cavity onto the back of a mold part because they are in communication via the foam transport article. The foam transport article acts as a conduit for the foam. Once the foam hardens, the foam transport article may be removed. Upon removal, the foam breaks within the mold cavity at the mold opening. Any foam remaining within the foam transport article is removed completely by forcing it out the output end. The foam transport article is then recycled for further use in filling mold cavities with foam.

Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.

Abstract: A polymer is plasticized in a plasticizing unit and is thereafter fed into a transfer device which is moved into alignment with a clamping press which is remotely located from the plasticizing unit. The polymer from the transfer device is deposited directly into a mold attached to the clamping press or is deposited on a carrier which moves into the mold. An impress preforming device allows the carrier deposited polymer to be shaped prior to entering the mold. Alternatively, the transfer device can be connected with a chamber which is capable of coating continuous or chopped fibers which are deposited on a carrier in a continuous or chopped manner. The carrier moves the fiber composite into the mold.

Abstract: A variety of support structures and build styles for use in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems are described wherein particular emphasis is given to Thermal Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Selective Deposition Modeling systems, and wherein a 3D modeling system is presented which uses multijet dispensing and a single material for both object and support formation.

Abstract: A novel construction board composition is disclosed comprising a unique combination of synthetic binders selected for their ability to establish a strengthened permanent bond in the final dry state for use in a construction board composition comprising primarily gypsum, and in a construction board composition comprising an expanded mineral such as Perlite which largely reduces the amount of gypsum over current gypsum construction board formulations, thus reducing the weight while maintaining the strength of the construction board structure. In a preferred embodiment, the lightweight, strengthened gypsum construction board of the present invention also comprises an optional covering veneer that is applied to provide increased strength, moisture resistance, and fire retardency, and the back paper top ply is treated to provide increased flexural strength.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for practicing the method of making toric contact lenses having a toric axis and ballast axis located on the anterior and posterior surfaces of a lens. Detectable features are formed on the anterior and posterior mold sections corresponding to the location of the toric axis and ballast axis, respectively. An axis alignment tool having detecting means thereon is used to set the mold sections to a known angular position. The desired axial offset is input into a computer which establishes the axial offset between the mold sections.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing construction panels includes a distribution tank for receiving a slurry for formation of the construction panels, the distribution tank having a plurality of separator plates disposed in a spaced apart relationship to each other so that a plurality of chambers are defined there between within the distribution tank and having an actuator device for raising and lowering respective ones of the plurality of separator plates; a plurality of discharge valves provided respectively for each of the plurality of chambers of the distribution tank; a plurality of flow discharge members disposed respectively below each of the plurality of discharge valves for receiving the slurry from the distribution tank; and a movable trolley having a plurality of chambers disposed respectively below each of the plurality of flow discharge members.

Abstract: A food product molding machine of the type utilizing a hydraulically driven feed ram to move food product into the cavities of a reciprocating mold plate includes a ram speed control system operated with a pump supplemented by variable flow control from an accumulator. The system also includes a feed ram pressure release feature at the end of each mold plate fill cycle to reduce component wear and improve product quality.

Abstract: A powder delivery system for delivering an electrode powder to a compaction device where the powder is compressed onto an electrically conductive substrate, the powder delivery system comprises a powder feed channel which is vibrated to effect powder movement therethrough and delivery therefrom. An accelerometer is coupled to the powder feed channel for measuring the acceleration of the channel as it vibrates. The actual measured acceleration is used to control the vibration of the channel.

Abstract: A portable concrete molding apparatus for forming concrete structures of a predetermined configuration, either on-site or at a central manufacturing facility. The apparatus includes a trailer having furnace plenum bounded by a pair of fixed walls. Each fixed wall cooperates with a movable wall for forming a mold therebetween. Each movable wall includes a concrete inlet for introducing concrete into the bottom portion of the mold. The fixed and movable walls include push-off valves for ensuring separation of a concrete structure from the mold walls, as the mold walls are separated.

Abstract: A portable concrete molding apparatus for forming concrete structures of a predetermined configuration, either on-site or at a central manufacturing facility. The apparatus includes a trailer having furnace plenum bounded by a pair of fixed walls. Each fixed wall cooperates with a movable wall for forming a mold therebetween. Each movable wall includes a concrete inlet for introducing concrete into the bottom portion of the mold. The fixed and movable walls include push-off valves for ensuring separation of a concrete structure from the mold walls, as the mold walls are separated.

Abstract: A mold for assembling and forming a wire harness preferably includes wire supports extending into a continuous trough which forms a main trunk and a plurality of branches extending from the main trunk. A port introduces a generally liquid sheath material into the trough of the mold. Wires are routed on the wire supports along the main trunk and branches of the trough in the mold. The sheath material is then introduced into the mold and cures around and among the plurality of wires.

Abstract: In the method according to the invention, as shown in the drawings, the elastomeric skin is manufactured in a mold assembly having a mold surface (2), a portion (3) of which is shielded off by means of a mask (4), a first elastomeric material (7) is sprayed on this mold surface (2), the mask (4) is removed, and a second elastomeric material (9) is sprayed on said portion (3) of the mold surface (2). The edges (11) of the mask (4) are placed on top of upstanding edges (13) of the mold surface (2) so that the transition between both elastomeric materials (7, 9) is achieved on these upstanding edges (13), i.e. in an outer recess of the elastomeric skin resulting in an aesthetic visual parting line. According to a further important aspect, the edges (11) of the mask (4) are maintained at a distance from the mold surface (2) such as to avoid contact between the layer of first elastomeric material (7) sprayed onto the mold surface (2) and the mask (4).

Abstract: In a method for producing a molded plastic article, individual portions of material are removed from a flow of heat-plasticized material which flows vertically downwards from a closable dispensing aperture of a dispenser and are transferred to a mold before being pressed by closure of the mold to form a molded article. The required portions are cut by cutting shears from the flow of material at a point below the dispensing aperture and at a distance from it. A device for the production of the molded plastic article has a closable mold and a material dispenser for heat-plasticized synthetic material which can be arranged above the molding chamber. The dispenser has a dispensing aperture which points towards the mold and can be closed by a closure unit and from which the flow of plasticized material emerges. A shearing device for separating the required portions of material is situated below and at a distance from the dispensing aperture.