System and method for manufacturing multilayer claddings with a decorative layer
AssigneeAckerstein Industries Ltd.
InventorGideon Argaman
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Abstract
The invention is a machine for producing decorative aggregate G-layer on top surfaces of claddings in cooperation with a cladding manufacturing machine. The G-layer production machine may be integrated into the cladding manufacturing machine or a standalone machine. In both options, the machines synchronize the overlaying of the top G-layer with the manufacturing process of the claddings to ensure continuous production of multi-layer claddings with a decorative aggregate layer. The overlaying itself is done under controlled condition to produce homogenous distribution of the aggregates on the top surface of the claddings to provide them an aesthetic look.
Claims19
A decorative aggregate G-layer production machine for overlaying a G-layer on top surface of claddings, said machine comprising:
- a funnel for receiving a quota of a G-mixture;
- a snail conveyor in communication with said funnel for receiving and transporting said G-mixture;
- a spoon conveyor in communication with said snail conveyor for receiving and transporting said G-mixture;
- a cylindrical cartridge in communication with said spoon conveyor for receiving said G-mixture;
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- a trough in communication with said cylindrical cartridge for receiving a selected amount of said G-mixture and discharging said G-mixture off on said top surface of said claddings.
A decorative aggregate G-layer production machine for overlaying said G-layer on top surface of claddings, said machine comprising:
- a troughs assembly for alternating between positions of troughs for charging an aggregate mixture and discharging it on said top surface of said claddings;
- a motor assembly for travelling said troughs assembly;
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- a support frame for supporting and travelling said motor assembly and said troughs assembly on a rail,
- wherein said trough assembly comprises:
- a pair of troughs comprising a top opening for charging aggregates into said troughs;
- a pair of arms to which said pair of troughs are attached at distal ends of said arms;
- two sets of bearings at proximal end of said arms;
- a telescopic piston attached to said sets of bearings;
- two axles, where one axle is attached to outer cylinder of said telescopic piston and a second axle is attached to inner cylinder of said telescopic piston, wherein said axles are attached to said cylinders with corresponding axes,
- wherein said axles are configured to rotate in opposite directions relative each other, wherein opposite relative movement of said axles rotates said sets of bearings, arms and troughs in opposite directions relative each other and move said troughs between vertical charging state position and horizontal discharging state position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.