Abstract: A concrete placing apparatus comprises a power-operated carriage and mounted thereon a feed hopper, a first and a second endless belts adapted for moulding lateral sides of a concrete layer being formed, and mounted parallel to one another on rolls having a vertical axis of rotation, and a concrete compacting mechanism. The latter is constructed in the form of a third and a second endless belts disposed in one horizontal plane above the first and second endless belts. The third endless belt is intended for exertion vibration action upon the concrete mix being placed, and is mounted on two rolls having a horizontal axis of rotation, at least one of said rolls being provided with unbalances mounted therein on its driving shaft coaxial therewith. The fourth belt is intended for damping vibration of a freshly placed concrete and mounted on rolls having a horizontal axis of rotation behind the third endless belt.

Abstract: Apparatus for suppressing noise generated by a concrete or the like block making machine having a vibratable open bottom mold against the bottom of which the pallet is clamped to close the mold and provide a support for the molded block. The pallet support and the mold are sandwiched between yieldable, compressible, opposed force applying members which clamp the pallet to the mold and maintain the mold in a state of suspension during its vibration. The clamping of the pallet to the mold and the suspension of the mold greatly minimize noise generated by vibration of the mold.

Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus for use in slip forming concrete structural members wherein concrete is fed through a hopper to the front end of an inverted "U" shaped forming chamber, which is caused to move over and along the top surface of a pallet by means of support rollers which engage rails along the sides of the pallet.

Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for automatically lining a vessel. With a template inside the vessel, pouring and ramming stations are disposed within the annular space defined by the template and vessel for rotation about the central axis of the vessel. The ramming stations include rams movable in a radially inward direction to compact the lining material at the bottom of the vessel and movable outwardly to compact the material forming the side walls of the vessel.

Abstract: A machine for molding pipe type elements such as steel fabric reinforced concrete pipes, provided with a funnel having protrusions on its inner surface mounted rotatably in relation to an external mold on rolling elements, a core tube being provided with preferably three guiding members arranged inside the core tube, at least one of the guiding members being filled with lubricating liquid and a seat at the lower ends of the guiding members fitted separably with a lubricating gasket, the seat consisting of at least two parts arranged symmetrically about a cylinder whereby the inner opening of the seat is fitted slidably to the outer diameter of the cylinder with the guiding members guided slidably in the openings of a guide forming the tip of the cylinder.

Abstract: A lightweight and portable vibrating screed is made up of a base frame unit which mounts a variable speed drive engine and to which other pivotal sub-frame units may be attached for extending the length of the screed. A shaft is supported with a substantial amount of play between the shaft and its support bearings for rotation between a trailing pair of screed blades to which vibration is imparted throughout the length of the screed as the shaft is driven by the engine. The engine vibration is also imparted in a manner to cause the screed to creep forward which reduces the force required to advance the screed over the concrete. A third leading blade to which relatively minimal vibration is imparted acts to level the concrete, substantially reduces manual puddling and improves the screeding accomplished by the trailing pair of blades.

Abstract: A glide-casting machine for the manufacturing of hollow concrete elements. The machine is movable in relation to a casting base and comprises means for feeding concrete mix onto a number of screw feeders with vibrator sleeves constituting extension of each screw feeder. In addition, the machine comprises external vibrating means. In connection with each screw feeder there are provided on one hand, two guide plates parallel to the axis of the screw feeder, which guide plates follow the shape of the screw feeders in the bottom portion of the screw feeders. Between the guide plates there is an elongated space parallel to the axis of the screw feeder so as to allow concrete mix to fall straight onto the base on a substantial portion of the length of the screw feeder. On the other hand there are provided flow plates which follow the shape of the outermost screw feeders from above and from the sides.

Abstract: A screed bar support stake and method are uniquely adapted to concrete screeding operations utilizing a vibratory-type screed. The stake is formed with means which allow it to be located after the concrete has been poured and is also adapted with means enabling the stake to be removed for reuse before the concrete hardens thus saving the cost of the stake. A mating drive member facilitates easy placement of the stake.

Abstract: A vibrating apparatus for forming a concrete block by a vibration compaction method. The apparatus has a mold box for contouring a concrete block to be produced, a receiving plate which is detachably and resiliently attached to the bottom of the mold box, a device for vibrating the mold box, and an air spring device which permits a close and resilient contact between the mold box and the receiving plate. This close contact permits the receiving plate to effectively follow the vibration of the mold box. The vibration of the mold box is effectively transmitted to the concrete block material.

Abstract: A self-propelled slip form, closed at its top, front, and sides, but open at its rear and bottom, provides a pressure chamber having the cross-sectional shape of a wall or similar structure to be cast. Such slip form may be advanced continuously at a slow rate or in stages, but whichever it is, the advance is due solely to pressure exerted against the closed front of the slip form through the intermediacy of the deposited, unset concrete or the like. Such pressure can be utilized to pre-stress reinforcing material on a continuous basis as it is fed into the pressure chamber simultaneously with deposit of the concrete or the like.

Abstract: Coal is pounded in a pounding box to form it into a cake which is then introduced into a coke oven. The pounding is effected by members that are repeatedly lifted and then allowed to drop onto the coal in the pounding box. When the coal is thus formed into a cake, the members are retained in lifted condition by a locking-cam mechanism so that the cake can be pushed from beneath the members.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fluidizing crushed, pulverized, comminuted powdered or other particulate solids, with or without added liquid, that will not flow readily under gravity, to enable this material to flow through an aperture either as an extrusion or to cause it to conform precisely to the shape of a mold, including inserting the material into the top of a hopper having an aperture at its base through which the material is discharged under gravity to a surface or into a mold, subjecting the material while in the hopper to one or more vibrators arranged to effect vibration of said material in the intended direction of flow through the hopper to cause the material to flow freely through the hopper, and effecting relative movement between the hopper and the surface or mold to effect the withdrawal of the material discharged from the hopper.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacturing of suspension insulators of the type comprising essentially a body made of a dielectric material, a metallic cap and rod sealed to said body. The method according to the invention is characterized in that during sealing of the rod in the inner cavity of the body and of the cap on the body head, said body rests on a supporting table and undergoes by vibropercussion a vertical vibrating motion superimposed on a tilting motion with a rotating axis of tilt, said supporting table remaining isolated from the vibrations during the whole sealing operation. Application in particular to the manufacturing of heavy insulators for electric power lines.

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting an extrudate to finished length includes a hopper that receives rough-cut lengths of extrudate, and feeds them one at a time to holders on a movable carrier. Each holder captures a length of extrudate which is transported by movement of the carrier to a pair of heated blades spaced apart a distance equal to the desired finished length of the extrudate. The blades serve to cut a portion from each end of the extrudate in a holder, whereby the extrudate is trimmed to finished length, and, simultaneously to fuse the material of the extrudate at the end faces, thereby sealing such faces. Further movement of the carrier enables the holders to release the trimmed extrudate onto a conveyor.

Abstract: A casting machine for casting concrete elements comprising a support frame continuously movable above a casting mould and provided with means for feeding concrete into the mould. A vibrating device is slidably supported by the support frame and is provided with locking means engaging said mould for momentarily fastening the vibrating device unmovably to said mould during vibration of said mould while sliding with respect to the support frame from a starting position due to the continuous movement of the support frame. The support frame is provided with means for slidable retraction of the vibrating device with respect to the support frame to said starting position after vibration of the mould and unlocking of said locking means.

Abstract: A portable vibratory compacting machine for compacting and flattening a poured floor covering. The machine includes a generally horizontal frame including a pair of depending flanges on its opposite sides. A plurality of transversely aligned rollers are rotatably mounted by the longitudinal flanges for contacting the floor and supporting the weight of the machine. A reversible handle is provided so that the machine can be pushed or pulled in either direction, and a vibratory motor is secured to the top of the frame for vibrating the rollers. A plurality of transverse strengthening channels are connected to the frame to evenly distribute the vibratory forces across all of the rollers.

Abstract: A lightweight and portable vibrating screed is provided with an elongate open structure frame which may be made up of a plurality of interconnected frame units. A shaft is supported for rotation in spaced bearings along the frame and extends outwardly beyond the bearings at each end of the frame. Variable speed drive means is provided for rotating the shaft at a sufficient speed to cause deflection of the portions of the shaft between the bearings and the portions of the shaft extending outwardly beyond the bearings to impart uniform vibrations throughout the length of the screed.

Abstract: The embodiment of the invention disclosed herein is directed to a curber and sidewalk-forming apparatus for contouring concrete along a predetermined run. The apparatus includes a hopper having at least one wall thereof sloping downwardly toward an opening formed in the bottom of the hopper which coincides with an opening formed in a slide plate surface at the bottom of the machine. Flowable concrete passes from the hopper through the opening in the slide plate and is directed rearwardly of the apparatus while the apparatus is transported in a predetermined direction along its run. A vibrating apparatus is secured to one of the walls of the hopper to insure proper flow of the concrete along the interior surface of the hopper so that the concrete continuously flows beneath the apparatus for forming curbs, gutters and sidewalks. A motor generator set is secured to the slide plate and produces electricity to operate electrical motors of the vibrator and winch secured thereto.

Abstract: This invention concerns an apparatus for embossing a plastic workpiece using vibratory energy. A workpiece to be embossed is brought into forced engagement with indicia carried by an embossing ring which is disposed at or in proximity to the antinodal region of longitudinal motion of a resonator. The resonator is caused to vibrate at its natural frequency of oscillation in a direction substantially parallel to the workpiece surface. After embossing the workpiece is removed from contact with the resonator.

Abstract: A casting machine for making concrete slabs having a mold swingable about a horizontal axis and a vibrator swingable in a horizontal plane adjustable in height about a vertical axis from an inactive position at the side of the machine and into a working position above the mold. The vibrator is provided with a pressure plate for vibrating, compacting and glazing the surface of the concrete inside the mold, the bottom of which can be adjusted in vertical direction for producing slabs having different thicknesses. Further, the bottom is slidable from a filling position to a stripping position when the mold is turned 180.degree. about a horizontal axis.

Abstract: There are disclosed a method and an apparatus for producing an elongated concrete member of a trapezoid cross section for use as a cross tie, i.e., a prestressed concrete member for fixing rails of railroads.

Abstract: Carbon electrodes for the aluminum industry are shaped in a vibrating mold whose horizontal oscillations are restrained by tension members elongated in a horizontal direction and interposed between the vibrating mold and its stationary supporting structure to exert opposed forces on the mold in a common horizontal plane, thereby impeding horizontal vibration of the mold while permitting vibration in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A plurality of spaced and parallel auger assemblies are supported in cantilever fashion and extend rearwardly from a bearing housing. These auger assemblies in conjunction with a packing chamber and concrete hopper, extrude a longitudinally apertured slab behind a machine which is moved along rails by the compression and extrusion of the slab. The bearing housing is resiliently supported upon the main frame and is vibrated by one or more vibration generators or motors operatively connected to the bearing housing which in turn transmits the vibration to the individual auger assemblies thus assisting in the flowing and compacting of the concrete being augered by the auger assemblies. This permits auger assemblies of relatively small diameters to be used so that a relatively thin slab can be manufactured by the device.

Abstract: Production line apparatus for producing concrete floors. A table for supporting a concrete receiving mold is movably mounted atop a frame. Shaking means connected to and between the frame and the table shake the table settling the concrete within the mold. A pair of conveyors extend from the table to convey the mold from the table. The conveyors extend over the table but beneath the mold supporting surfaces provided on the table. The conveyors are lifted upward against the mold lifting the mold from the table. A mold turning over device is positioned at one end of the conveyors and is operable to receive the mold and to turn the mold upside-down repositioning the mold atop a second pair of conveyors. A hoist extends over the second pair of conveyors and is operable to lift the mold upwardly leaving the solidified concrete floor atop the second pair of conveyors. The mold is lifted and positioned between a pair of spaced apart return conveyors which extend back toward the shaker table.

Abstract: A curbing machine utilizing slip form casting of cement or concrete is disclosed which will continuously cast curbing or pavements and simultaneously with the casting operation provide the necessary expansion joints in the cast curbing. The curbing machine includes a conventional tractor with an additional speed reduction gear box. A unitary open bottom hopper and slip mold is removably and adjustably carried between the wheels of the tractor by hydraulic cylinders permitting both vertical and tilting adjustment of the mold to adjust the mold to the contour of the ground. Means are provided within the hopper and immediately in front of the slip mold to form the expansion joint in the cast curbing. In an alternate embodiment, the slip mold is mounted outboard of the tractor with hydraulic cylinders provided to raise, lower and tilt the slip mold.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming boards and slats by consolidation of a mat of individual elongated fibers and particles which are preliminarily aligned or oriented in the same direction by free-fall through an electric field in order to achieve the desired physical properties such as stiffness, strength, and dimensional stability in the grain direction.

Abstract: A vibrating system for concrete pipe-making machines incorporating a pressurized lubricating system for the bearings of the vibrator in which oil is drawn from a reservoir and pumped to the bearings and is then returned to the reservoir, the reservoir being provided with a water jacket for cooling the oil.

Abstract: A concrete slip former having a hopper mounted on ground-supporting wheel assemblies with a front steerable wheel and a pair of tandem individually mounted rear wheel assemblies connected to the hopper through vertical jack adjusting means to control the height and level. The hopper has an open bottom from which an open bottom mold extends rearwardly to shape the concrete mixture as the machine moves forwardly. A paddle assembly is mounted in the hopper for rotation about an axis transverse to the direction of travel of the machine. The paddle assembly is vibrated by mechanical, pneumatic and/or electrical means during rotation of the paddle assembly.

Abstract: A method of converting scrap or other small pieces of metal into a useful, commercial product while maintaining the metal in a solid state. According to the process, the pieces are maintained together for further processing. They are impacted, while heated, to produce a metal body and thereafter subjected to continued impaction so that the pieces forming the body are welded together into a cohesive, homogeneous slab. There is also disclosure of a novel press and method of operating the press. The press is of the harmonic type. Its novel aspects include control of movement of novel platens during rotation of shafts which drive the platens and perimetral constraint of a workpiece being forged to achieve rapid impaction and self feed of a workpiece.