Mold Apparatus With Time-Offset Magnetic Release Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mold apparatuses require individual release of magnet devices from the mold support, increasing the amount of work involved.
Innovation Solution
A mold apparatus with at least two magnet devices that can be transferred between interaction and release positions using a common activation device with a time offset, allowing for simultaneous or staggered release of magnetic forces, facilitated by profile portions and guide devices for translational movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If individual release of magnet devices is used, then the mold apparatus can be released from the mold support, but the amount of work increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple magnet devices (first and second magnet devices) into a single mold apparatus that operates together. By merging the release operation into a single unified action controlled by one activation device, the operator releases both magnet devices simultaneously rather than individually, thereby reducing the total work amount while maintaining ease of operation.
2Reliability
If full magnetic force is applied by both magnet devices, then the mold apparatus is securely fixed, but the load on the operator increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic control of magnetic force through the activation device, which can adjust the magnetic force generated by the magnet devices. During normal operation, full magnetic force is applied to ensure secure fixing. During release, the activation device dynamically reduces the magnetic force, allowing the operator to easily move the magnet devices without having to overcome the full magnetic attraction, thus reducing operator load while maintaining fixing stability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The activation device changes the magnetic force parameter of the magnet devices based on operational requirements. When the mold apparatus needs to be securely fixed, the magnetic force is at its maximum. When release is required, the activation device reduces the magnetic force parameter, enabling easy movement of the magnet devices by the operator without having to apply large counteracting forces.
3Ease of operation
If simultaneous release of both magnet devices is implemented, then the release process is simplified, but the instantaneous load on the activation device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic or sequential activation of the magnet devices through the activation device. Rather than requiring both magnet devices to be released simultaneously with full force, the activation device can release them in a controlled sequence or with staggered timing. This periodic action distributes the power demand over time, reducing the instantaneous load on the activation device while still achieving simplified release operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Reduces the load on the operator by allowing for the magnetic force to be distributed and reduced efficiently, enhancing flexibility and ease of use in releasing the magnet devices.
Implementation Method 1
at least two magnet devices which each can be transferred between an interaction position, in which they are configured to be magnetically operatively connected to a mold support and to fix the position of the main mold body on the mold support
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AI summary
A mold apparatus comprising: a mold main body which can be coupled to at least one mold portion for shaping at least portions of a cast component, at least two magnet devices which each can be transferred between an interaction position in which they are designed to be magnetically operatively connected to a mold support and to fix the position of the main mold body on the mold support, and a release position in which the magnetic operative connection is reduced and the mold main body can be positioned with respect to the mold support. The mold apparatus also comprises an activation device by which the at least two magnet devices can be transferred at least from the interaction position into the release position at least temporarily with a time offset.