Mould-Supporting System for Hollow Glassware Forming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mould-supporting systems for machines forming hollow glassware face challenges in maintaining precise alignment and compact dimensions over time, particularly when handling blow moulds which require more precise and space-efficient support.
Innovation Solution
A mould-supporting system with a sliding bar structure and adjustable carriages that utilize guide means, such as crank mechanisms and rotatable tubular portions, to ensure precise alignment and adjustment of mould-carrier arms, allowing for angular positioning and adjustment to maintain alignment and stability while minimizing overall dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a traditional mould-supporting system is used, then the structure is simple, but the alignment precision deteriorates over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the carriage structure adjustable and movable rather than fixed. The carriage can be positioned at different locations along the bar and locked in place, allowing the system to adapt to wear and maintain alignment precision over time. This dynamic adjustment capability resolves the contradiction between simple structure and sustained precision.
2Ease of operation
If the mould-carrier arms are set apart to a maximum position, then the accessibility for maintenance is improved, but the overall dimensions of the system increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the system into modular components - the carriage can be detached from the bar, and the mould-carrier arms can be separated from the carriage. This modular design allows maintenance personnel to access and service individual components without moving the entire system, maintaining compact dimensions while improving maintenance accessibility.
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AI summary
A mold-supporting system for a machine for forming hollow glassware, includes a supporting structure, a first carriage and a second carriage, which are slidably mounted respectively on a first bar and a second bar of the supporting structure, and carry, respectively, a first mold-carrier arm and a second mold-carrier arm. A mutual displacement of the first and second carriages between a position where they are set close to one another and a corresponding position where they are set apart is controlled. On one between the first and second carriages, means are provided for guiding the other between the first and second carriages during their mutual displacement.