Mold Casting Device Vertical Die Plate Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Mold casting devices face challenges in efficient mold replacement due to the need for additional space and time for transverse movement and the requirement to adjust the positional relationship between upper and lower molds during replacement.

Innovation Solution

A mold casting device equipped with a raising and lowering mechanism for the upper mold, a die plate fixed to the upper mold, and a base member that supports the die plate movably, allowing for easy mold replacement and adjustment without the need for extensive positional reconfiguration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the mold is replaced by moving it in the transverse direction to be placed on a wagon, then the mold replacement process is simplified, but additional wagon space is required and the replacement work takes time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemold replacement processVSAvoidmold replacement time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The die plate is designed to be movable relative to the base member in the vertical direction, allowing dynamic adjustment of the upper mold position. This eliminates the need for transverse movement to a wagon, enabling direct vertical replacement of the mold within the casting device, thereby reducing replacement time while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the upper mold and lower mold are detached and reattached by lifting with a forklift, then the mold can be removed from the device, but the positional relationship between upper and lower molds must be adjusted again during reattachment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemold removal capabilityVSAvoidpositional adjustment requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The die plate is designed with movable support from the base member, allowing the upper mold to be positioned and supported vertically without requiring precise manual adjustment of the positional relationship between upper and lower molds. This maintains the structural integrity and alignment during reattachment, eliminating the need for complex positional realignment operations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11203057B2Mold casting device
Publication Date: 2021.12.21 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a mold casting device including a raising and lowering mechanism that raises and lowers the upper mold; a die plate that is fixed to the upper mold; and a base member that is provided on upper end portions of the raising and lowering mechanism and supports the die plate from below.