公开(公告)号：US20110300252A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：US13214753

申请日：2011-08-22

Applicant: John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

Inventor： John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

IPC: B28B7/14

CPC classification number: B28B13/023 ,  B28B13/0225 ,  B28B13/0295

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 translation: 一种自动混凝土砌块机器，包括模腔，在缩回位置和延伸位置之间驱动的进料箱，以及当处于延伸位置时，在模具腔中沉积混凝土，切断杆和驱动系统，所述切割杆和驱动系统沿着 馈送箱的移动使得切断杆的至少一部分与模具的顶部之间的距离发生变化，使得切断杆移除沉积在模腔中的不同量的混凝土，使得混凝土的深度保持在至少一个 模腔的部分变化，以便以所需的方式在进料箱的移动方向上不均匀地分布。

公开(公告)号：USD693268S1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US29373230

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

Designer： John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

公开(公告)号：US08313321B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12795104

申请日：2010-06-07

Applicant: John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

Inventor： John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

IPC: B28B7/22 ,  B28B7/42

CPC classification number: B28B11/245 ,  B28B7/0041 ,  B28B7/38 ,  B28B13/06 ,  B28B15/005 ,  B30B15/34

Abstract: A mold assembly for manufacturing concrete blocks in an automated dry-cast block machine. The mold assembly includes a plurality of liner plates which together form a mold cavity, wherein at least one of the liner plates includes an internal network of shafts which is configured to receive and provide a flow path for heated fluid to pass through to heat the at least one liner plate.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在自动干式浇注块机中制造混凝土块的模具组件。 模具组件包括多个衬板，它们一起形成模腔，其中衬板中的至少一个包括轴的内部网络，该内部网络构造成用于接收并提供用于加热流体通过以加热 至少一个衬板。

公开(公告)号：US07647862B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11591624

申请日：2006-11-01

Applicant: John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

Inventor： John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

IPC: F15B15/08 ,  F16H19/00

CPC classification number: B28B7/0014 ,  B28B7/0041 ,  B28B7/0064 ,  B28B7/24 ,  B28B7/348 ,  B28B7/364 ,  B28B7/366 ,  B28B7/42 ,  B28B15/005 ,  B28B17/00 ,  B28B17/0081 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/1457 ,  F15B15/149 ,  Y10T403/299

Abstract: A dual-acting linear actuator including a hollow body and a stationary hollow rod. The stationary hollow rod includes a first rod segment separated from a second rod segment by a separator plate, the stationary hollow rod extending through the hollow body such that the separator plate forms a first chamber and a second chamber within the hollow body, wherein the first rod segment is configured to transmit a power medium to the first chamber to cause the hollow body to move along the stationary hollow rod toward the first rod segment and the second rod segment is configured to transmit the power medium to the second chamber to cause the hollow body to move along the stationary hollow rod toward the second rod segment.

Abstract translation: 一种双作用线性致动器，包括中空体和固定中空杆。 固定中空杆包括通过分隔板与第二杆段分离的第一杆段，固定中空杆延伸穿过中空体，使得分隔板在中空体内形成第一室和第二室，其中第一 杆段被配置为将动力介质传送到第一室，以使空心体沿着固定中空杆朝向第一杆段移动，并且第二杆段被构造成将动力介质传递到第二室以引起中空 主体沿固定中空杆向第二杆段移动。

公开(公告)号：US20090304847A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12479338

申请日：2009-06-05

Applicant: John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

Inventor： John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

IPC: B28B1/00

CPC classification number: B28B7/0014 ,  B28B7/0041 ,  B28B7/0064 ,  B28B7/24 ,  B28B7/348 ,  B28B7/364 ,  B28B7/366 ,  B28B7/42 ,  B28B15/005 ,  B28B17/00 ,  B28B17/0081 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/1457 ,  F15B15/149 ,  Y10T403/299

Abstract: A mold assembly for an automated dry-cast block machine including a mold cavity formed by at least one frame element having a plurality of guide holes therein, a moveable liner plate positioned within the mold cavity and having a plurality of non-driven guide posts configured to align with and slide within the plurality of guide holes within the at least one frame element, and a drive system coupled to the moveable line plate independent of the guide posts and configured to drive the moveable liner toward and away from an interior of the mold cavity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动干式铸造块机的模具组件，包括由至少一个在其中具有多个引导孔的框架元件形成的模腔，位于模腔内的可移动衬板，并且具有多个非驱动引导柱， 与所述至少一个框架元件内的所述多个引导孔内对准并且滑动;以及驱动系统，其独立于所述引导柱而联接到所述可移动线板，并且被配置成驱动所述可移动衬套朝向和远离所述模具的内部 腔。

公开(公告)号：US20090235606A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12407568

申请日：2009-03-19

Applicant: John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

Inventor： John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

IPC: E04C2/04 ,  B28B3/00 ,  B28B17/00

CPC classification number: B28B7/0061 ,  B28B3/021 ,  B28B3/022 ,  B28B3/086 ,  B28B7/0041 ,  B28B17/0081 ,  E04C1/395

Abstract: A method of making a masonry block employing a mold assembly having a plurality liner plates each having a major surface that together form a mold cavity having an open top and an open bottom, wherein at least one liner plate is moveable between a retracted position and a desired extended position within the mold cavity. The method includes providing a negative of a desired texture on the major surface of the moveable liner plate, moving the moveable liner plate to a retracted position, closing the bottom of the mold cavity by positioning a pallet below the mold assembly, filling the mold cavity with dry cast concrete via the open top, vibrating the mold assembly and dry cast concrete therein, and moving the moveable liner plate to a desired extended position during the vibrating.

Abstract translation: 一种制造砌块的方法，所述模块组件具有多个衬板，所述多个衬板各自具有主表面，所述主表面一起形成具有开口顶部和开口底部的模腔，其中至少一个衬板可在缩回位置和 在模具腔内的期望的延伸位置。 该方法包括在可移动衬板的主表面上提供所需纹理的负片，将可移动衬板移动到缩回位置，通过将模板组件下方的托盘定位来封闭模腔的底部， 通过开口顶部的干式混凝土，振动模具组件和干式混凝土，并且在振动期间将可移动衬板移动到期望的延伸位置。

公开(公告)号：US07470121B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-30

申请号：US11351770

申请日：2006-02-10

Applicant: John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

Inventor： John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

IPC: B28B7/10

CPC classification number: B28B7/0041 ,  B28B7/0064 ,  B28B7/24 ,  B28B7/366

Abstract: A mold assembly for manufacturing concrete blocks and which is adapted for use in a concrete block machine. The mold assembly includes a plurality of liner plates forming at least a first mold cavity, wherein at least a first liner plate is moveable, and a drive assembly. The drive assembly includes a first drive element having a first end and coupled to the first moveable liner plate proximate to a second end, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes a second drive element selectively coupled to the first drive element proximate to the first end, wherein the actuator assembly is configured to drive the second drive element along a first axis so as to cause at least the second end of the first drive element to move along a second axis and cause the first moveable liner plate to move toward and away from an interior of the first mold cavity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造混凝土块的模具组件，其适用于混凝土砌块机。 模具组件包括形成至少第一模腔的多个衬板，其中至少第一衬板可移动，以及驱动组件。 所述驱动组件包括第一驱动元件，所述第一驱动元件具有第一端并且联接到靠近第二端的所述第一可移动衬板以及致动器组件。 所述致动器组件包括第二驱动元件，所述第二驱动元件选择性地联接到靠近所述第一端的所述第一驱动元件，其中所述致动器组件构造成沿着第一轴线驱动所述第二驱动元件，以便至少使所述第一驱动器的第二端 元件沿着第二轴线移动并使得第一可移动衬板朝向和远离第一模腔的内部移动。

公开(公告)号：US07175414B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US11036147

申请日：2005-01-13

Applicant: John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

Inventor： John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

IPC: B28B7/10

CPC classification number: B28B7/0041 ,  B28B7/007 ,  B28B7/24 ,  B28B7/346 ,  B28B7/364 ,  B28B7/366 ,  B28B15/005 ,  B30B15/022 ,  F15B15/02

Abstract: A mold assembly for producing masonry blocks and adapted for use in a masonry block machine. The mold assembly includes a plurality of liner plates, each liner plate having a major surface, the liner plates positioned within a mold box and configured such that the major surfaces form a mold cavity having a desired form, wherein at least one of the liner plates is moveable between a retracted position and a desired extended position toward an interior of the mold cavity. A gear drive assembly selectively coupled to the at least one moveable liner plate and configured to move the at least one moveable liner plate between the retracted position and the extended position, wherein the gear drive assembly is positioned substantially external to the mold box when the at least one moveable liner plate is in the retracted position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于生产砌块的模具组件，适用于砖石砌块机。 模具组件包括多个衬板，每个衬板具有主表面，所述衬板位于模具箱内，并且构造成使得主表面形成具有所需形状的模腔，其中至少一个衬板 可以在缩回位置和朝向模腔的内部的期望的延伸位置之间移动。 齿轮驱动组件，其选择性地联接到所述至少一个可移动衬板并且构造成在所述缩回位置和所述延伸位置之间移动所述至少一个可移动衬板，其中所述齿轮传动组件基本上位于所述模具箱的外部， 至少一个可移动衬板处于缩回位置。

公开(公告)号：US07156645B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US10629460

申请日：2003-07-29

Applicant: John T. Ness

Inventor： John T. Ness

IPC: B28B7/10

CPC classification number: F15B15/065 ,  B28B7/0041 ,  B28B7/0064 ,  B28B7/24 ,  B28B7/348 ,  B28B7/364 ,  B28B7/366 ,  B28B15/005 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F16H25/183

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a mold assembly for manufacturing concrete blocks that is adapted for use in a concrete block machine. The mold assembly comprises a plurality of liner plates and a gear drive assembly. Each liner plate has a major surface and the liner plates are configured such that the major surfaces form a mold cavity, wherein at least one of the liner plates is moveable. The gear drive assembly is selectively coupled to the at least one moveable liner plate and is configured to move the at least one moveable liner plate in a first direction toward an interior of the mold cavity by applying a force in a second direction different from the first direction, and to move the liner plate in a direction away from the interior of the mold cavity by applying a force in a direction opposite the second direction.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个方面提供一种用于制造混凝土块的模具组件，其适用于混凝土块机。 模具组件包括多个衬板和齿轮驱动组件。 每个衬板具有主表面，并且衬板被构造成使得主表面形成模腔，其中至少一个衬板是可移动的。 所述齿轮传动组件选择性地联接到所述至少一个可移动的衬板，并且被构造成通过在与所述第一方向不同的第二方向上施加力将第一方向上的所述至少一个可移动衬板移动到所述模腔的内部 并且通过沿与第二方向相反的方向施加力而使衬板沿远离模腔内部的方向移动。

公开(公告)号：US08628320B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US13407560

申请日：2012-02-28

Applicant: John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

Inventor： John T. Ness ,  Jeffrey A. Ness

IPC: B28B7/22

CPC classification number: B28B7/0041 ,  B28B7/0064 ,  B28B7/24 ,  B28B7/348 ,  B28B7/364 ,  B28B7/366 ,  B28B15/005 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/065 ,  F16H25/183

Abstract: A mold assembly having a mold cavity formed by liner plates, at least one being moveable, an actuator having an actuator axis, and a force multiplier formed by first and second drive elements, the first drive element positioned off-axis from the actuator axis and in mechanical communication with the moveable liner plate, the second drive element operatively coupled to the first drive element, and the actuator configured to provide a first force having a first magnitude in a first direction along the actuator axis to the second drive element which moves the first drive element and the moveable liner plate in an extending direction, wherein a magnitude of a force applied to the moveable liner plate resulting from compression of dry cast concrete in the mold cavity that is required to move the moveable liner plate in a direction opposite the extending direction is greater than the first magnitude.

Abstract translation: 一种模具组件，其具有由衬板形成的模腔，至少一个可移动，具有致动器轴线的致动器和由第一和第二驱动元件形成的力乘数，所述第一驱动元件位于远离致动器轴线的轴线上， 与所述可移动衬板机械连通，所述第二驱动元件可操作地联接到所述第一驱动元件，并且所述致动器被配置为提供沿着所述致动器轴线的第一方向上具有第一幅度的第一力，所述第一力沿第二驱动元件移动 第一驱动元件和可移动衬板在延伸方向上，其中施加到可移动衬板上的力的大小是由模腔中的干铸造混凝土的压缩引起的，其需要使活动衬板沿与 延伸方向大于第一幅度。