US4773838A
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Slipforming extruder for casting concrete slabs
Assignee: KT SUUNNITTELU Oy
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Filing: 1987-04-01
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Granted: 1988-09-27
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Expires: 2007-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A method and an apparatus for casting concrete elements from a concrete mix by slipforming molding which involves extruding the concrete mix onto a bed, generating pressure into the concrete mix by a first set of extruder members and by compacting the concrete by moving at least one of the movable mold walls in a direction approximately parallel to its plane. The concrete mix is tamped into a more compacted form by protrusions formed onto at least one of the movable mold walls and projecting into the mix. The method and the apparatus achieves a high degree of compaction in the concrete mix by an uncomplicated method and apparatus without generating a loud noise.
Inventors
- 👤 Aimo Seppanen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:41
CPC Classifications
B; B28; B28B; B28B1/00; B28B1/08; B28B1/084; B28B1/29; B28B3/00; B28B3/20; B28B3/22; B28B3/228
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An apparatus for the manufacture of concrete elements by a slipforming molding method, said apparatus comprising: at least one auger for initial compaction of concrete mix; first drive and power transmission means for driving the at least one auger; feeding means for supplying the concrete mix onto the at least one auger; at least two opposed mold walls having protrusions extending from a side which faces the concrete mix; and second drive and power transmission means for reciprocating in a counterphased manner each of the at least two opposed mold walls having the protrusions.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
An apparatus for the manufacture of concrete elements by a slipforming molding method, said apparatus comprising: at least one auger for initial compaction of concrete mix; first drive and power transmission means for driving the at least one auger; feeding means for supplying the concrete mix onto the at least one auger; at least two opposed mold walls having protrusions extending from a side which faces the concrete mix; and second drive and power transmission means for reciprocating in a counterphased manner each of the at least two opposed mold walls having the protrusions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the protrusions of the at least two opposed walls have the largest extensions at an end of the mold closest to the feeding means and diminishing in a direction away from the feeding means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least two opposed mold walls are located in a generally horizontal plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least two opposed mold walls are located in a generally vertical plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least two opposed mold walls are located in both a generally horizontal and a generally vertical plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least two opposed mold walls are movable in a direction generally perpendicular to a flow direction of a slipforming extruder.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-09-27 | 1992-03-28 | 1992-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-27 | 1996-03-28 | 1996-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-27 | 2000-03-28 | 2000-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |