Silica gel product shaping equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to silica gel product shaping equipment, and belongs to the technical field of silica gel product processing. The silica gel product shaping equipment comprises a rack, a supporting plate and a shaping device, a containing cavity with an opening in the front side is defined by the rack. The supporting plate is arranged in the containing cavity and arranged in the horizontal direction to form a supporting face. The shaping device is mounted on the supporting plate and is used for shaping the silica gel product; the shaping device comprises a pressing assembly and a deformation assembly; the pressing assembly is arranged on the supporting face and used for pressing the silica gel product. The deformation assembly is used for pressing the silica gel product and can move back and forth along the containing cavity so as to shape the silica gel product. According to the silica gel product shaping equipment provided by the utility model, pressure is applied to a silica gel product by utilizing the pressing assembly, so that the silica gel product is prevented from moving; the deformation assembly can move in the front-back direction along the containing cavity while pressing the product, and the pressing assembly and the deformation assembly work cooperatively so as to shape the silica gel product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of silicone product processing technology, and in particular relates to a silicone product shaping equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Most silicone products are manufactured using a molding process that combines silicone and rigid adhesives. This allows the silicone product to possess not only the softness of silicone but also the structural support of rigid adhesives, enabling it to meet diverse and complex usage requirements. However, while the composite structure of silicone and rigid adhesives offers advantages in actual production, it also creates numerous obstacles in the product shaping process.

[0003] Due to its high elasticity and low modulus, the silicone part is easily deformed by stress during mold opening, while the rigid plastic part is relatively rigid. The two have different coefficients of thermal expansion and contraction. When the silicone and rigid plastic molded product is removed from the mold, the silicone part wants to shrink back and restore its elastic deformation, but the rigid plastic part restricts its free deformation. As a result, the internal stress is unbalanced, causing frequent problems such as product distortion and dimensional deviation.

[0004] Therefore, it is of great significance to design a silicone product shaping device that can shape silicone products and achieve good shaping results. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention proposes a silicone product shaping device to solve the problems of easy distortion and deformation and poor quality of existing silicone products during shaping.

[0006] This utility model provides a silicone product shaping device, comprising:

[0007] The frame defines a receiving cavity with a front opening;

[0008] A support plate is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the support plate is arranged horizontally to form a support surface;

[0009] A shaping device, mounted on a support plate, is used to shape silicone products; the shaping device includes:

[0010] A clamping assembly, located on a support surface, is used to clamp silicone products;

[0011] Deformation assembly, used to compress silicone products and movable back and forth along the receiving cavity to shape the silicone products.

[0012] This technical solution provides a processing space for shaping silicone products by defining a receiving cavity within a frame, with the cavity having a front-opening structure. A support plate, positioned horizontally, ensures good load-bearing capacity, preventing the silicone product from shaking during processing and guaranteeing its stability. A shaping device, comprising a clamping component and a deformation component, applies pressure to the silicone product to prevent movement. The deformation component, while clamping the product, can move back and forth within the receiving cavity, changing the product's shape as needed through specific mechanical movements. Both components work together to shape the silicone product.

[0013] In some embodiments, the deformation assembly includes a first support platform, a clamping member, and a deformation cylinder. The first support platform is disposed on a support surface and is used to place the silicone product. The clamping member is installed on the first support platform and is used to clamp the silicone product onto the first support platform. The deformation cylinder is used to drive the first support platform to move relative to the support plate in the front-back direction of the frame so as to deform the silicone product.

[0014] This technical solution sets the deformation assembly to include a first support platform, a clamping member, and a deformation cylinder. The first support platform serves as the bearing part for placing the silicone product, the clamping member presses the silicone product to limit the product's displacement during operation, and the deformation cylinder drives the first support platform to move smoothly relative to the support plate in the front-back direction of the receiving cavity. Thus, mechanical force is used to cause the silicone product to undergo the expected deformation to meet diverse shape shaping needs.

[0015] In some embodiments, a first positioning post is provided on the first support platform, and a first positioning hole is provided on the silicone product. The first positioning post is disposed in the first positioning hole to position the silicone product on the first support platform.

[0016] In some embodiments, the support plate is provided with a guide rail, which is arranged along the front-rear direction of the frame; the bottom of the first support platform is provided with a groove, which is arranged through the first support platform along the front-rear direction of the frame, and the groove is fitted onto the top of the guide rail so that the first support platform can slide along the guide rail.

[0017] This technical solution sets a guide rail on the support plate and a groove at the bottom of the first support platform so that the groove matches the guide rail. When the deformation cylinder drives the first support platform to move, the guide rail can provide precise guidance for the movement of the first support platform, ensuring that the power transmission process is accurate and stable, effectively avoiding abnormal situations such as jamming and deviation, so that the movement trajectory of the silicone product during the deformation process is smooth and controllable, and improving the reliability of equipment operation.

[0018] In some embodiments, the length direction of the support plate is arranged along the left-right direction of the frame; the silicone product is placed along the length direction of the support plate; two clamping components are provided, and the two clamping components are arranged at the two ends of the length direction of the support plate.

[0019] In some embodiments, the pressing assembly includes a second support platform and a pressing cylinder. The second support platform is disposed on a support surface and is used to place the silicone product. The pressing cylinder is extendable and retractable in a vertical direction, and the extension and retraction end of the pressing cylinder is arranged upward. The pressing cylinder is used to press the silicone product onto the second support platform.

[0020] In some embodiments, a second positioning post is provided on the second support platform, and a second positioning hole is provided on the silicone product. The second positioning post is disposed in the second positioning hole to position the silicone product on the second support platform.

[0021] In some embodiments, the support plate is connected to a motion cylinder, which is mounted on the frame and is used to drive the support platform to extend or retract into the receiving cavity in the front-rear direction of the frame.

[0022] This technical solution uses a moving cylinder to drive the support plate to move, allowing the support plate to extend or retract into the receiving cavity, thus facilitating the placement or removal of silicone products from the cavity and improving the processing efficiency of silicone products.

[0023] In some embodiments, the left and right walls of the receiving cavity are respectively provided with slide rails, and the two slide rails are correspondingly arranged and cooperate with each other at both ends of the support plate in the length direction to guide the support plate to move along the front and rear direction of the frame.

[0024] This technical solution involves installing slide rails on the left and right walls of the receiving cavity, allowing the slide rails to cooperate with the two ends of the support plate along its length. This provides precise guidance for the movement of the support plate in the front-to-back direction within the receiving cavity. During equipment operation, the double-sided slide rails ensure the smoothness and accuracy of the support plate's movement.

[0025] In some embodiments, multiple support plates are provided, which are distributed vertically within the receiving cavity and are arranged parallel to each other.

[0026] This technical solution sets up multiple support plates that are distributed parallel to each other in the vertical direction within the receiving cavity, so that the equipment can process multiple silicone products in batches at the same time, improve production efficiency, effectively meet the needs of large-scale production, and enhance the production efficiency of the equipment.

[0027] This utility model discloses a silicone product shaping device. It incorporates a clamping component and a deformation component. The clamping component presses the silicone product, while the deformation component causes the silicone product to deform. The cooperation between the clamping and deformation components shapes the silicone product, thus achieving a fixed shape. Through specific mechanical movements, the device alters the shape of the silicone product as needed, resulting in a better shaping effect and higher product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the silicone product shaping equipment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the silicone product shaping equipment of this utility model without the connecting plate assembled.

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the shaping device in the silicone product shaping equipment of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shaping device in the silicone product shaping equipment of this utility model from another angle;

[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the silicone product shaping device in the silicone product shaping equipment of this utility model when shaping silicone products;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the silicone product shaping equipment of this utility model during the shaping of silicone products.

[0037] In the picture,

[0038] 1. Frame; 2. Support plate; 3. Switch; 4. Motion cylinder; 5. Silicone product; 6. Deformation cylinder; 7. Clamping component; 8. Clamping assembly;

[0039] 11. Wheels; 12. Frame; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Slide rail;

[0040] 21. Connecting part; 22. Guide rail;

[0041] 61. First support platform; 62. First positioning column;

[0042] 81. Second support platform; 82. Clamping cylinder; 83. Intermediate component; 84. Clamping part; 85. Second positioning column. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] As attached Figure 1 As shown in an illustrative embodiment of the silicone product shaping equipment of this utility model, the silicone product shaping equipment includes a frame 1, a support plate 2, and a shaping device; the frame 1 defines a receiving cavity with a front opening; the support plate 2 is disposed in the receiving cavity and is arranged horizontally to form a support surface; the shaping device is mounted on the support plate 2 and is used to shape the silicone product 5; the shaping device includes a pressing component 8 and a deformation component; the pressing component 8 is disposed on the support surface and is used to press the silicone product 5; the deformation component is used to press the silicone product 5 and can move back and forth along the receiving cavity to shape the silicone product 5.

[0047] The aforementioned silicone product shaping equipment defines a receiving cavity within the frame 1, making the cavity open at the front to provide a processing space for shaping the silicone product 5. A support plate 2 is installed horizontally to ensure good load-bearing capacity, preventing the silicone product 5 from shaking during processing and ensuring its stability. A shaping device, including a clamping assembly 8 and a deformation assembly, applies pressure to the silicone product 5 to prevent movement. The deformation assembly, while clamping the product, can move back and forth within the receiving cavity, changing the external contour of the silicone product 5 as needed through specific mechanical movements. Both work together to shape the silicone product 5.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the frame 1 includes a frame 12 and a connecting plate. The connecting plate is installed on the frame 12, and the connecting plate and the frame 12 together define a receiving cavity, wherein the frame 1 has a shell-like structure.

[0049] In some embodiments, the frame 1 is provided with wheels 11 at the bottom to facilitate moving the frame 1.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the support plate 2 is located in the receiving cavity and is connected to the frame 12. The support plate 2 is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the top surface of the support plate 2 forms a support surface. The support plate 2 is used to install the shaping device and to support the silicone product 5.

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, the support plate 2 is connected to a motion cylinder 4. The motion cylinder 4 is used to drive the support plate 2 to extend or retract into the receiving cavity along the front-back direction of the frame 1, so as to facilitate placing the silicone product 5 in the receiving cavity or taking the silicone product 5 out of the receiving cavity, thereby improving the processing efficiency of the silicone product 5.

[0052] When the silicone product 5 needs to be shaped, the motion cylinder 4 pushes the support plate 2 out of the receiving cavity, places the silicone product 5 on the support plate 2, and then the motion cylinder 4 retracts the support plate 2 into the receiving cavity so that the silicone product 5 can be shaped in the receiving cavity.

[0053] In some embodiments, two motion cylinders 4 are provided, with the two motion cylinders 4 located at opposite ends of the support plate 2 along its length, to ensure the stability of the support plate 2 during movement.

[0054] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the frame 12 is provided with a connecting rod 13, and the support plate 2 is provided with a connecting part 21. The connecting part 21 and the connecting rod 13 are arranged correspondingly along the front and rear direction of the frame 1. One end of the motion cylinder 4 is connected to the connecting part 21, and the other end of the motion cylinder 4 is connected to the connecting rod 13, so that the motion cylinder 4 can drive the support plate 2 to move along the front and rear direction of the frame 1.

[0055] In some embodiments, a sensor is provided inside the receiving cavity to detect the position of the support plate 2.

[0056] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the left and right walls of the receiving cavity are respectively equipped with slide rails 14. The two slide rails 14 are correspondingly arranged and cooperate with each other at both ends of the support plate 2 along its length direction to guide the support plate 2 to move along the front-back direction of the frame 1. By setting the slide rails 14 to cooperate with the two ends of the support plate 2 along its length direction, the slide rails 14 provide precise guidance for the movement of the support plate 2 in the front-back direction of the receiving cavity. During equipment operation, the double-sided slide rails 14 ensure the stability and accuracy of the movement of the support plate 2.

[0057] like Figure 4 As shown, the deformation assembly includes a first support platform 61, a clamping member 7, and a deformation cylinder 6. The first support platform 61 is disposed on the support surface and is used to place the silicone product 5. The clamping member 7 is installed on the first support platform 61 and is used to press the silicone product 5 onto the first support platform 61. The deformation cylinder 6 is used to drive the first support platform 61 to move relative to the support plate 2 in the front-back direction of the frame 1 so that the silicone product 5 is deformed.

[0058] By configuring the deformation assembly to include a first support platform 61, a clamping member 7, and a deformation cylinder 6, the first support platform 61 serves as a bearing part for placing the silicone product 5, the clamping member 7 clamps the silicone product 5 to limit the displacement of the product during operation, and the deformation cylinder 6 drives the first support platform 61 to move smoothly relative to the support plate 2 in the front-back direction of the receiving cavity, thereby using mechanical force to cause the silicone product 5 to produce the expected deformation to meet diverse shape shaping needs.

[0059] like Figure 4 As shown, a first positioning post 62 is provided on the first support platform 61, and a first positioning hole is provided on the silicone product 5. The first positioning post 62 is located in the first positioning hole to position the silicone product 5 on the first support platform 61. The first positioning post 62 can also constrain the silicone product 5 to prevent the silicone product 5 from moving relative to the first support platform 61, thus avoiding movement of the silicone product 5 during the shaping process and reducing the shaping effect.

[0060] like Figure 4As shown, the support plate 2 is provided with a guide rail 22, which is arranged along the front-rear direction of the frame 1. The bottom of the first support platform 61 is provided with a groove, which extends through the first support platform 61 along the front-rear direction of the frame 1. The groove is fitted onto the top of the guide rail 22, and the groove and the guide rail 22 are adapted to each other so that the first support platform 61 can slide along the guide rail 22. When the deformation cylinder 6 drives the first support platform 61 to move, the guide rail 22 can provide precise guidance for the movement of the first support platform 61, ensuring that the power transmission process is accurate and stable, effectively avoiding abnormal situations such as jamming and deviation, so that the movement trajectory of the silicone product 5 during the deformation process is smooth and controllable, and improving the reliability of equipment operation.

[0061] like Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the length of the support plate 2 is set along the left and right direction of the frame 1, and the silicone product 5 is placed along the length of the support plate 2; two clamping components 8 are set, and the two clamping components 8 are set at both ends of the length of the support plate 2, so that the two clamping components 8 can apply clamping force from both ends of the silicone product 5 at the same time, which increases the fixing effect of the silicone product 5, and also helps to maintain the positional accuracy of the silicone product 5 during the shaping process, thus ensuring the shaping effect of the silicone product 5.

[0062] like Figure 6 As shown, the pressing assembly 8 includes a second support platform 81 and a pressing cylinder 82. The second support platform 81 is disposed on the support surface and is used to place the silicone product 5. The pressing cylinder 82 can extend and retract in the vertical direction, and the extension end of the pressing cylinder 82 is set upward. The pressing cylinder 82 is used to press the silicone product 5 onto the second support platform 81.

[0063] The clamping cylinder 82 includes a fixed end and a telescopic end. The fixed end is installed on the support plate 2, and the telescopic end is set upward so that the clamping cylinder 82 can extend and retract vertically. The telescopic end is connected to an intermediate part 83, which is set horizontally. The end of the intermediate part 83 away from the telescopic end is connected to a clamping part 84, which is set vertically. The clamping part 84 is used to clamp the silicone product 5 and prevent the silicone product 5 from moving freely on the second support platform 81.

[0064] By designing the clamping cylinder 82 as a vertically extendable structure, the clamping cylinder 82 can be flexibly adapted to silicone products 5 of different thicknesses, thereby increasing the application range of the clamping cylinder 82.

[0065] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the telescopic end can be rotated in the vertical direction to prevent the clamping part 84 from interfering with the silicone product 5 disengaging from the second support platform 81.

[0066] like Figure 6As shown, a second positioning post 85 is provided on the second support platform 81, and a second positioning hole is provided on the silicone product 5. The second positioning post 85 is located in the second positioning hole to position the silicone product 5 on the second support platform 81.

[0067] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the frame 1 is equipped with a switch 3, which is used to control the operation of the motion cylinder 4 and the clamping cylinder 82. This is common knowledge in the field and will not be described in detail here.

[0068] The working method of the above-mentioned silicone product shaping equipment is as follows: Switch 3 is activated, and the motion cylinder 4 pushes the support plate 2 out of the receiving cavity. The first positioning hole of the silicone product 5 is fitted onto the first positioning post 62, and the second positioning hole of the silicone product 5 is fitted onto the second positioning post 85, thus positioning the silicone product 5. The clamping cylinder 82 clamps the silicone product 5 onto the second support platform 81 to prevent the silicone product 5 from moving relative to the second support platform 81. The clamping component 7 clamps the silicone product 5 onto the first support platform 61 to prevent the silicone product 5 from moving relative to the first support platform 61, thus fixing the silicone product 5. Then, the motion cylinder 4 retracts the support plate 2 into the receiving cavity, and the deformation cylinder 6 drives the first support platform 61 to move back and forth along the guide rail 22 to shape the silicone product 5. After the silicone product 5 is shaped, the motion cylinder 4 pushes the support plate 2 out of the receiving cavity, and the clamping component 7 and the clamping cylinder 82 release the silicone product 5 to remove the shaped silicone product 5.

[0069] It should be noted that the deformation amount of silicone product 5 and the setting time of silicone product 5 after shaping are conventional technical methods in this field, and will not be elaborated here.

[0070] In some embodiments, a shaping device can shape two silicone products 5 to improve the processing efficiency of the silicone products 5.

[0071] It should be noted that the two silicone products 5 are distributed along the front and rear direction of the frame 1, and four clamping components 8 are set. Two clamping components 8 are respectively provided at both ends of the support plate 2. The two clamping components 8 are used to clamp the corresponding silicone products 5.

[0072] It should also be noted that there are two first support platforms 61, which are distributed along the front and rear direction of the frame 1 and connected to the same guide rail 22. There is one deformation cylinder 6, which drives the two first support platforms 61 to move at the same time, so as to simplify the overall structure of the shaping device and facilitate the arrangement.

[0073] In other embodiments, such as Figure 8As shown, multiple support plates 2 are provided, and the multiple support plates 2 are distributed vertically in the receiving cavity. The multiple support plates 2 are arranged parallel to each other so that the silicone product shaping equipment can process multiple silicone products 5 in batches at the same time, improve production efficiency, effectively meet the needs of large-scale production, and enhance the production efficiency of the equipment.

[0074] It should be noted that when multiple support plates 2 are provided, multiple shaping devices are also provided. Each shaping device corresponds to one of the multiple support plates 2, and the multiple shaping devices work independently. Each of the multiple support plates 2 is connected to its corresponding motion cylinder 4, and the multiple support plates 2 extend and retract independently.

[0075] The aforementioned silicone product shaping equipment, by setting up a clamping component 8 and a deformation component, allows the clamping component 8 to press the silicone product 5, while the deformation component causes the silicone product 5 to deform. The cooperation between the clamping component 8 and the deformation component shapes the silicone product 5, thus achieving its desired shape. Through specific mechanical movements, the outer contour of the silicone product 5 can be changed as needed to shape it, resulting in a better shaping effect and higher quality.

[0076] Finally, it should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0077] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it; although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this utility model or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the spirit of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A silicone product shaping device; characterized in that, include: A frame that defines a receiving cavity having a front opening; A support plate is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the support plate is arranged in a horizontal direction to form a support surface; A shaping device, mounted on the support plate, is used to shape silicone products; the shaping device includes: A clamping assembly, disposed on the support surface, is used to clamp the silicone product; A deformation assembly for pressing the silicone product and movable back and forth along the receiving cavity to shape the silicone product.

2. The silicone product shaping equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The deformation assembly includes a first support platform, a clamping member, and a deformation cylinder. The first support platform is disposed on the support surface and is used to place the silicone product. The clamping member is installed on the first support platform and is used to press the silicone product onto the first support platform. The deformation cylinder is used to drive the first support platform to move relative to the support plate in the front-back direction of the frame, so as to deform the silicone product.

3. The silicone product shaping equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first support platform is provided with a first positioning post, and the silicone product is provided with a first positioning hole. The first positioning post is located in the first positioning hole to position the silicone product on the first support platform.

4. The silicone product shaping equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The support plate is provided with a guide rail, which is arranged along the front-back direction of the frame; the bottom of the first support platform is provided with a groove, which is arranged through the first support platform along the front-back direction of the frame, and the groove is fitted onto the top of the guide rail so that the first support platform can slide along the guide rail.

5. The silicone product shaping equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the support plate is arranged along the left-right direction of the frame; the silicone product is placed along the length of the support plate; two clamping components are provided, and the two clamping components are arranged at opposite ends of the length of the support plate.

6. The silicone product shaping equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing assembly includes a second support platform and a pressing cylinder. The second support platform is disposed on the support surface and is used to place the silicone product. The pressing cylinder can extend and retract in the vertical direction, and the extension and retraction end of the pressing cylinder is arranged upward. The pressing cylinder is used to press the silicone product onto the second support platform.

7. The silicone product shaping equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second support platform is provided with a second positioning post, and the silicone product is provided with a second positioning hole. The second positioning post is located in the second positioning hole to position the silicone product on the second support platform.

8. The silicone product shaping equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate is connected to a motion cylinder, which is mounted on the frame and is used to drive the support plate to extend or retract into the receiving cavity along the front-rear direction of the frame.

9. The silicone product shaping equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The left and right walls of the receiving cavity are respectively provided with slide rails. The two slide rails are correspondingly arranged with the two ends of the support plate along the length direction and cooperate with each other to guide the support plate to move along the front and rear direction of the frame.

10. The silicone product shaping equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support plates are configured as multiple plates, which are distributed vertically within the receiving cavity and are arranged parallel to each other.

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