Abstract: The invention is concerned with a method and a mould in the casting of large-size concrete objects or corresponding elements for compacting high-viscosity casting mix. Thereat, the mould (3 or 17) comprises a bottom (8 or 24) and side walls (6, 7) as well as, additionally, a deck (9 or 25) for bringing the high-viscosity casting mix present in the mould (3 or 17) mechanically under pressure. According to the invention, repeated parallel dislocations back and forth are produced in the various regional zones of the mechanically pressurized high-viscosity casting mix (1) present in the mould (3 or 17), and in particular in parallel dislocation planes (2) of the casting mix.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing construction products which involves feeding dry or substantially dry constituents including a liquid-setting powder and a reinforcement therefor into a molding zone. At least a part of the mold is vibrated to effect compacting of the constituents in the molding zone to such a degree that the constituents will stand and be self-sustaining upon removal of an upstanding portion of the mold. At least a portion of the mold is removed from contact from the compacted constituents, thereby exposing at least one upstanding surface of of the compacted constituents. A quantity of setting liquid is applied to substantially the full extent of the surface. The quantity of setting liquid is sufficient to wet all of the compacted constituents in the molding zone so as to initiate a chemical setting reaction but not sufficient to completely saturate the compacted constituents and to cause the associated effect of structural collapse of the compacted constituents in the region of the exposed surface.

Abstract: Construction products are moulded by mixing the dry constituents, including a proportion of fine particulate material, feeding (1, 2) the mixture into a mould (5), compacting the mixture, removing part (6) of the mould (5), lightly spraying (9) an exposed upstanding surface of the product with setting liquid, removing the product from the mould (5) and allowing it to set. Sufficient fine particulate material to surround the coarse particles and compaction, using vibration (7) of the mould (5) and compression of the mixture, to cause the fine particles to fill the interstices between the coarse particles, provide sufficient support of the exposed surface to prevent collapse or erosion thereof during wetting even though no fibre reinforcement is included in the mixture. Sufficient liquid to wet the product but not to saturate it is applied by the spray (8, 9).

Abstract: Apparatus and method for degassing fine powders of metals are disclosed. A vertical shell having a series of baffle plates inclined at an angle of repose is used to induce a serpentine path for the powder. The shell is subjected to suitable conditions of vibration temperature and pressure to maintain the desired flow rate and gas separation. Conditions of mesh size, pressure temperature, angle of repose as well as equipment configuration are discussed.

Abstract: Prefabricated prestressed concrete members are formed on a stressing bed with a number of working stations arranged next to one another along the length of the bed. A frame froms the working stations and the frame is movable over the stressing bed. With a previously poured concrete member in one of the working stations, part of a form is placed in another working station and is filled with concrete. After the form part is completely filled and consolidated, a second form part is placed downwardly on the filled part completing the form. A lifting member on the frame which placed the second form part on the filled part is then moved to the station containing the previously poured member which is still within the form. The form is stripped from the concrete member and the frame is then moved along with the lifting member returning the stripped form to the working station where it is to be filled with concrete.

Abstract: Moldings, for example hollow articles, are produced by sintering a thermoplastic powder or granular material and then reshaping the resulting blank by thermoforming. Sintering is carried out in a mold cavity under pressure, by exposure to high-frequency vibrations, which heats the plastic to a temperature intermediate between its softening point and its melting point. In this way, grain boundary adhesion between the individual plastic particles constituting the blank results, and the directly subsequent thermoforming can be carried out without additional supply of heat.

Abstract: A pretreatment process to remove entrapped air from liquid polyester blends intended as the matrix of cast marble is disclosed. The formulated blend is subjected to a simultaneous evacuating, vibrating and shearing step which is critical within broad parameters. The thus treated blend, after casting, will be non-porous in cross section, thereby making it suitable for countertops and other parts which must be field cut to specifications.

Abstract: A method of making a magnetic core for a coil so that the coil obtains a desired final inductance value. The core is introduced into the coil by partly filling the inner volume of a coil former with a soft magnetic powdery material which is subsequently maintained in the correct position by the deposition of a tough liquid material on the powdery material surface, said tough liquid material forming a cover plate after curing.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming particles into shaped preforms by confining the loose particles in a shaped closure having at least one moveable side, subjecting each particle of the mass and at least a portion of the mold to an acceleration of a magnitude of at least 25 to 50 G's, and preferably in the range of 500 G's to 5000 G's, or greater, to generate at each particles a force causing such particle to impact with adjacent particles and form a homogeneous, fused article, and articles so formed.

Abstract: A network of reinforcing fibers is pressed against the surface of an underlying carrier sheet by the weight of a concrete mix. A vertical gap between the sheet and the network is created so that the concrete mix may penetrate the voids of the network and spread out on the underlying sheet to embed the fibers.

Abstract: Wool fiber is moistened and compressed, and the moistened wool fiber is heated in a metallic mold. Said wool fiber is intertwined in the mold and forms a core of a ball.

Abstract: Plastic sheet material used for forming box blanks are provided with soft, bendable score lines by applying frictional heat through rapid vibration. The sheet material is clamped under high pressure between a resilient make-ready and a scoring tool, and is subjected to the vibratory action which generates frictional heat sufficient to melt the plastic material at the engaged interface, thereby forming a score line along which the sheet material may be bent to form an assembled box. A completed box blank may be formed in a single operational step, by cutting the box, impressing the score lines, and impressing embossments, if required, simultaneously in a single operational cycle of seconds duration.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for direct molding of porous retainers with unobstructed pores for proper lubricant dispensing for use in instrument ball bearings. A method for forming porous ball bearing retainers includes the steps of filling a complex mold with a prescribed quantity of polyamide-imide powder, compressing the powder at high temperatures, and curing the compressed powder for a specified time at high temperatures. A mold for producing such compression molded porous retainers includes a housing having a centrally disposed bore extending longitudinally therethrough. Two plungers are inserted into the bore, one from either end thereof. One of the plungers is spring biased and the inner termination of both plungers are spaced a predetermined distance from one another within the bore. A mandrel is inserted into the bore from one end and passes within both plungers. In this fashion, the inner terminations of the plungers define the top and bottom of the retainer mold cavity.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for making a hearth of kiln under vibration comprising mounting vibrating mechanisms to a pressurizing plate in which the area of the pressurizing surface is in the range 0.5-5 m.sup.2, and said vibrating mechanisms are mounted to the pressurizing plate directly or through a frame.

Abstract: A method of forming a protective coating on a long immersible lance is disclosed. A mold having an inlet port in a peripheral portion thereof is laid on its side so that the inlet port faces upwardly. A long lance is set in the mold with a clearance left between the mold and the lance that corresponds to the required thickness of coating. Then a coating material is cast into the clearance through the inlet port to thereby form a coating on the lance, followed by drying of the coating.

Abstract: A press for applying impact forces to a work object includes a horizontal resonant beam having an output end for applying the impact forces. The beam is secured to a frame at two nodal points, one of which may be moved up and down by a hydraulic cylinder. The beam is excited by an eccentric weight oscillator and the output end of the beam is urged against the work object by the cylinder. In operation, the force applied by the cylinder to the beam should be maintained less than the oscillator force so that the output end of the beam does not freeze against the work object, causing the beam to enter a forced resonant mode.

Abstract: When producing building elements of lightweight concrete a viscous slurry is poured into a mould in order to form a stiff mould body. By means of parting planes this mould body is divided into individual elements of smaller sizes. According to the invention a plurality of zones having different densities and/or natures are formed in the mould body, the individual partin g plane being located within such a zone. Hereby one obtains building elements which include at least two portions having different densities and/or natures.

Abstract: Improved polymer bonded concrete is disclosed wherein the amount of polymer binder used may be reduced to amounts as low as 3 to 10% by weight of the concrete. The concrete has however high strength and other improved properties such as high modulus of elasticity, low thermal expansion and contraction, better fire resistance, low shrinkage on curing and the like and also very importantly, the cost is reduced. Preparation of the concrete is disclosed using an in situ polymerization process together with intense vibration of the monomer component-solids mix.

Abstract: A synthetic onyx material and method of preparation having veined coloring marks, within a matrix, in a smoothly flowing, variegated pattern resembling the flow of colored contaminants in natural onyx; the patterns are in juxtaposed portions revealing an optical boundary.

Abstract: A process and a device for producing concrete pipe by filling and compacting fresh concrete in an upright casting form. An outer jacket surrounding a vibrator-equipped core is rotated around its geometric axis with an internal peripheral speed which is greater than the maximum vibrational speed at which said core acts on the fresh concrete during compaction, said vibrational speed being the product of the amplitude and frequency at which the core vibrates. Around its circumference, the outer jacket has axially distributed roller paths for cooperation with rotationally journalled rollers which can be pressed against them. At least one roller is driven and is a drive means for rotating the jacket, the others being non-driven support rollers. All rollers are mounted on a frame member around the outer jacket of the casting form.

Abstract: A finished concrete part is prepared in a casting mold with a perforated mold wall. A pliable thermoplastic film is placed over the inner surface of the casting mold wall, the film is heated sufficiently to make is supple enough to conform to the inner mold wall surface, the supple film is sucked against the inner mold wall surface under vacuum, the lined mold is filled with concrete, the concrete is permitted to harden in the lined mold while being vibrated to compact the concrete in the mold during hardening, and the hardened finished concrete part is removed from the mold.

Abstract: A process for introducing into a container dry particulate solidifying agent, such as portland cement, and a fluent material, such as a slurry or solution, that is mixable with the solidifying agent to provide ultimately a mass that is at least partially solidified within the container. The solidifying agent which when in a dry condition often has a sizable volume of air contained therein, and a predetermined quantity of the fluent material, are introduced into the container and, after the container is closed, agitated in the container to form a first mixture in which the air is removed from within the solidifying agent. The container is then opened and a second quantity of the fluent material is placed in the container with the first mixture to fill the container to a desired degree. The container is then closed and the first mixture and second quantity of fluent material are agitated to provide a second mixture which is then at least partially solidified in the container.

Abstract: An especially high strength, high temperature, economical material useful for insulation is preferably made by making up a mix having the following proportions in parts by weight: 20-50 parts expanded perlite; 0.5-4 parts sodium fluosilicate; 0.2-5 parts fiber material; a water solution having 9.5-19 parts total of solids content of sodium or potassium silicate; 2-9 parts zinc oxide; and water which, along with the water in the sodium silicate solution totals 21.5-67 parts; thereafter storing the mix under cover for less than 21/2 hours, compressing or blowing the mix to a desired form, and curing and drying it by heating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a refractory erial having numerous through pores in a certain direction. The refractory material is manufactured by covering a woven fabric composed of combustible weft and/or warp threads with a slurry of a refractory material, and then drying and baking the coated fabric to burn out the combustible yarns so that the desired through pores may be obtained in directions corresponding to the direction of the burned out weft and warp threads.

Abstract: A method for the repair of runner lining for molten metal comprising the steps of setting an inner molding former provided with a vibrating mechanism, in a repairing runner for molten metal, filling up under vibration the void space formed between the former and the existing lining, with a runner material containing less water, and curing the filled-up material under heating.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compact, self-supporting element consisting of varying layers having a strong mechanical resistance, as well as being watertight and thermetically and acoustically insulated. The element is especially, although not exclusively, suited to coverings, walls, partitions and other constituent parts of buildings.The invention also concerns the special way of obtaining panel materials and the possible different structures that can be made therefrom.

Abstract: Concrete building panels include a decorative embossed pattern on an outer surface. A plurality of concrete reinforcing ribs are disposed along an inner surface of the concrete building panels. Nailing strips are anchored into tips of the respective concrete reinforcing ribs. A method for making the building panels include a step of placing anchored nailing strips into tapered rib sections of a horizontal fiberglass mold is disclosed wherein reinforcing bars and mesh and moist concrete are placed into the mold and allowed to cure until the exposed upper surface of the moist concrete is plastically deformable. The horizontal mold is passed beneath a rotating embossing roller having a cylindrical embossing pattern thereon. The plastically deformable concrete contacts the embossing pattern, producing a complementary pattern on the concrete surface. The embossed concrete is cured in the mold to produce the building panel. The concrete building panel is then separated from the mold.

Abstract: A superior insulator body having at least one thread is produced by vibration molding an acicular aggregate and a synthetic resin binder against an appropriate die.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for forming rounded and textured edges along lengthwise extending faces of new brick to simulate old brick. The apparatus includes an elongated support having a transversely extending conveyor adjacent one end for receiving brick slugs. The slugs are successively pushed onto the support and through a cutter to form bricks. First and second transverse rows of inclined ramps are spaced longitudinally one from the other along the support with adjacent ramps in each transverse row spaced one from the other a distance in excess of the width of a brick. The ramps of the first and second rows are transversely offset one from the other a full brick width. When a transverse row of bricks is displaced longitudinally along the support through the first row of ramps, alternate bricks are elevated and inclined by the ramps into engagement with a first set of weighted rollers.

Abstract: A reinforced synthetic resin pipe is produced by winding a reinforcing material about a core bar suspended vertically for preforming the pipe, inserting the core bar holding thereabout the preformed reinforcing material into a mold into which a predetermined quantity of the liquid synthetic resin has been poured, pressing the core bar into the mold while applying vibration to the core bar or to the mold, stripping the core bar from the mold after the synthetic resin has been hardened, and separating the hardened molding from the core bar or the mold.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for molding generally cubical building modules of concrete, the apparatus comprising both internal and external movable mounted molding components and preferably including mechanisms for advancing the components into molding positions and for withdrawing the components from the molding position upon completion of the molding of a module. The method involves the use of such molding components and contemplates certain sequences in the advancement and withdrawal of the molding components for different portions of the modules.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming prestressed concrete beams comprising groups of molds, each group forming a module, with the modules arranged consecutively and tracks are placed alongside the modules. Plates seal off the ends of each mold and the beams are lifted off the molds by the plates after the prestressing wires have been cut.

Abstract: In order to manufacture a casting nozzle plate assembly, e.g., a sliding closure of a slide plate and collector nozzle, without having to further machine the working surface of one assembly a mold is arranged on a trued slab. A refractory concrete is poured into the mold while the mold is vibrated. The concrete is allowed to harden before being separated from trued slab. The resulting assembly has a smooth work (e.g., sliding) surface for contact with another element.

Abstract: A method of making a gas delivery device in which a delivery conduit and a core are located in a vibratory mold, and refractory granular material with a binder are poured into the mold. The core is removed, and a porous element is inserted in the resulting recess. The assembly is then heat treated to form the completed device.The device is especially useful for degasifying aluminium, copper, and their alloys.

Abstract: A concrete block molding machine has the pallet support table mounted on the main frame of the machine through pneumatic tires which provide vibration isolation between the pallet support table and the main machine frame. A mold, having vibrating mechanism mounted on it is lowered into position on pallets supported by the pallet support table, and the mold and pallet support table are clamped together on opposite sides of a pallet during the molding operation. A plunger head is carried on the main machine frame through additional air bag vibration isolators to engage materials in the mold to compact them during the molding operation while the vibrators are operating. Upon completion of the molding operation, the table and mold are unclamped to permit a stripping plate to move the mold upwardly off of the pallet; so that the pallet and the green concrete blocks may be moved out of the machine and a new pallet may be positioned for the next cycle of operation.

Abstract: A hollow tank is formed by placing a hollow glass fiber reinforced inner container within a hollow rigid form comprising pieces assembled around the inner container and spaced from it to leave an air gap between the inner container and the inner wall of the assembled form. A suitable concrete material is introduced into the space between the inner container and the assembled form and is allowed to cure as a jacket of concrete integrally attached to and enclosing the inner container. The inner container may be formed by coating an inflated balloon with a thin layer of polyester resin and thereafter spraying on the glass fiber reinforced material to a thickness of a few mm. The concrete may be a standard flowable concrete or a polyester concrete, which is a resin-bonded gravel mixture. The concrete may be the outer layer formed as a jacket around the glass fiber reinforced inner container, or another glass fiber reinforced layer may be formed on the outer surface of the concrete.

Abstract: A method of curing phenolic resin near exposed polyethyleneterephthalate subject to degradation by vaporous materials, comprises removing free phenol from the phenolic resin and heating the resin to a cured state.

Abstract: A hollow filament separatory module utilizing an annulus of semi-permeable hollow filaments with open ends encased in a potting compound and a collection chamber communicating with said open ends adjacent the potting compound with access surface means formed in the potting compound wherein the open ends appear, said filaments having ends thereof encapsulated by the introduction of potting medium into the interfilament interstices under the urging of vibratory energy and thereafter creating said open ends by cutting of ends and potting medium at a time in the curring cycle of the potting compound prior to its final cure.

Abstract: A method of heading a thermoplastic safety pin in a manifold for use with an inflatable article such as a life vest, life raft, and the like. Before operation, a manifold has a capsule containing compressed gas mounted thereon, the manifold being actuated to inflate the inflatable article by pulling a lanyard attached to a lever which thrusts a capsule-piercing pin into the soft metal seal on the capsule. Before the operation of the manifold, the lever is held in locked-inoperative position by a frangible plastic pin which extends through a hole in the lever and aligned holes in the body of the manifold on both sides of a longitudinal slot therein which receives the lever when the latter is in inoperative position. When the operator swings the lever in order to advance the capsule-piercing pin to pierce the seal on the capsule, the plastic pin is broken.

Abstract: Method of casting an integral slide gate and nozzle assembly wherein a casing (11) conforming to the exterior sides and bottom of the valve is placed upside down on a flat smooth plate (12), a tube (14) is placed within the mold so formed to produce a channel in the cast valve, a first castable refractory exhibiting good resistance to molten metal is cast in the bottom of the mold, a tube (19) is placed about the passage-forming tube (14), the same first refractory castable is cast between the two tubes, and a refractory of lesser resistance to molten metal is cast within the remainder of the mold, the second tube (19) being removed after the casting is complete. Preferably casting is carried out while vibration is applied to the mold, the vibration continuing until after removal of the second tube (19). The second refractory can be an insulating material. Preferably the first castable is a high alumina material, for example one containing over 70%, most preferably over 90%, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.

Abstract: Method for horizontally casting a panel, preferably a non-composite insulated panel of reinforced concrete of substantial area and thickness in a heated mold. The mold is part of a rotating mechanism and lift frame for rotating and vertically stacking the panel when the panel is partially cured.Reinforcing steel is put into a heated mold. A layer of concrete is poured into the mold, forced into close and intimate contact with the mold and through the reinforcing steel by means of a traveling auger, striker plate and vibrating screed; insulation board and shear connectors are placed in the mold, further reinforcing steel is then placed in the mold, and a second layer of concrete is poured into the mold and forced through the reinforcing steel by means of the traveling auger, striking plate and vibrating screed, which at the same time as they force the concrete through the steel, produce a smooth finish on the non-mold contacting surface of the concrete panel.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for precasting concrete products wherein dry mix is deposited in casting cavities defined by mating upper and base form sections, vibrated and/or pressure compacted, and the upper form section removed immediately for curing of a free standing green cast product. A single upper form section cooperates with a number of base sections and the latter are used to transport the green cast products for curing. Automatically separable base section parts may also be employed for the transport of cured products. Forms are adapted for fork lift handling and include high intensity vibrators, sight openings for ascertaining a cavity full condition, closure plates for fill openings, pressure applying and finishing devices, and sectionalized construction for various size products. Casting machine includes mix delivery apparatus and form handling apparatus for upper and base form sections for automated casting and transfer of green cast products for curing.

Abstract: A process for heat-treating carbonaceous products such as electrodes used in the manufacture of aluminum in which the products are heated to raise the core temperature to within 120.degree. to 170.degree. C., heating the products to raise the core temperature to 450.degree. C. within ten hours and without allowing the surface temperature to exceed 700.degree. C., and then continuing to heat the products to the final calcination temperature.

Abstract: A multilayer film suitable for use in fabricating a trash bag, includes a first outer layer comprising a first heat sealable polyolefin, a second outer layer comprising a second heat sealable polyolefin, and a core layer comprising a blend of a polybutylene homopolymer, and a polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer.

Abstract: Pipes of short length are moulded in a vertical pipe-making machine by locating a series of rings in a circular mould to divide the length of the mould into several compartments, the compartments are filled with settable material, to form a pipe with the rings embedded in it, and the pipe is divided into short lengths by removing the rings. The rings are held in position by stops projected through the wall of the mould into the moulding space, which are withdrawn prior to demoulding. The rings and reinforcement cages are assembled on a jig that is withdrawn before the pipe is moulded.

Abstract: A fixed, linear, ground-based primary reflector having an extended curved sawtooth-contoured surface covered with a metalized polymeric reflecting material, reflects solar energy to a movably supported collector that is kept at the concentrated line focus of the reflector primary. The primary reflector may be constructed by a process utilizing well-known freeway paving machinery.

Abstract: A method of continuously encapsulating a component is disclosed. A predetermined quantity of viscous encapsulating material is applied to each of substantially opposite exterior portions of the component. Thereafter, an external force is applied to the encapsulating material causing it to flow substantially covering the entire exterior surface of the component, after which the encapsulating material is cured.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for making a plurality of building modules each having an insulating foam core encased in a shell of fiber reinforced cementitious material. A longitudinal casting zone is provided having continuous side rails and end-to-end base members having lengths corresponding to the lengths of the modules being formed. A continuous bottom layer of fiber reinforced cementitious material is cast over the base members and extending the length of the casting zone. The bottom layer is divided into lengths and lateral end members are inserted between the side rails in the spaces between the divided bottom layer lengths. A foam core is placed on each bottom layer length and wet fiber reinforced cementitious material is successively applied over the entire length of the casting zone so as to fill in the free spaces surrounding each core member and cover it with a layer of cementitious material thereby completely encasing each core member.

Abstract: A method of casting a plurality of differently configured reinforced concrete crypt modules for use in constructing a substantially monolithic mausoleum edifice is disclosed. A single, universal casting form and a plurality of removable inserts, each adapted to be connected to the casting form are provided. Selected predetermined combinations of the removable inserts are secured to the casting form to alter the exterior configurations of the crypt modules cast in the form in such a way that each differently configured crypt module is provided with interlocking surfaces which are adapted to interlock with complementary interlocking surfaces of another such crypt module.

Abstract: A method and mould for manufacturing concrete elements by means of a turnable mould, whereby the concrete is cast in a main mould when the latter is in horizontal position while the mould is at the same time vibrated. The mould has a closed construction and is used in such a way that, at the casting stage, the second half of the mould construction, which is hinged in relation to the main mold, is in vertical position. Thereafter the mould construction is closed which causes a pressure on the concrete, whereby any excess concrete is extruded through the slit between the mould halves. Then the entire mould construction is turned into vertical position while continuing the vibration so as to eliminate any air that has moved to the outer surfaces of the element. The mould construction is turned further by 90.degree. so that said second half of the mould, which comprises a frame and an auxiliary mould fastened inside the frame, remains underneath.