# US 8,739,592 B2 · Device for the production of molded parts > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,739,592 B2 - Document ID: US8739592B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/736,867 - Filed: 2010-01-26 - Published: 2011-03-17 - Granted: 2014-06-03 - Earliest claimed: 2009-02-20 - Assignees: Theodor Graebener GmbH & Co KG - Applicants: Dieter Kapp - Inventors: Dieter Kapp - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8739592B2 ## CPC - B21D 26/031: Mould construction (B21D26/025 - B21D26/029 take precedence) - B21D 37/14: Particular arrangements for handling and holding in place complete dies - B30B 15/04: Frames; Guides - B30B 15/042: {Prestressed frames} - B21D: WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL (working or processing of wire B21F) - B30B: PRESSES IN GENERAL (producing ultra-high pressure or ultra-high pressure and high temperature to effect modifications of a substance, e.g. for making artificial diamonds B01J3/00 ){(compressing means for refuse receptacles B65F1/1405)} ## Abstract Disclosed is a device for producing molded articles, comprising two cross members that are interconnected using tie rods. At least one cross member (11, 12) has an annular section accommodating a pressing module. At least one passage (30) is formed between at least two supporting blocks (3) which allow the distance between the cross members (11, 12) to be adjusted. ## Claims ### Claim 1 Device for the production of molded parts, comprising first and second cross members, tie rods, a ring-shaped section, first and second support blocks, and a pressing module, wherein said first and second cross members are connected with one another by way of said tie rods, wherein said ring-shaped section accommodates said pressing module, wherein a first passage is disposed between said first support block and said second support block, wherein a distance between said first and second cross members relative to one another can be adjusted via said first support block and via said second support block, wherein the device further comprises a tool plate and a hydroforming tool having a compensator for compensation of process-pressure-induced bending of the tool plate, wherein the compensator comprises a first compensation plate that can be bent, under hydraulic control, in or counter to the process-pressure-induced bending direction of the tool plate, and wherein the first compensation plate has a depression for producing a hydraulic pressure cushion. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein said first and second cross members have a base surface that is configured to be essentially circular. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein the tie rods are configured to be cylindrical and are provided with a bracing device on at least one end. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, said ring-shaped section is configured as a separate support ring connected with the first cross member via shape fit. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein the pressing module comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) Device according to claim 5, wherein the hydraulic cylinder is constituted by a ring-shaped section in which a piston is guided. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) Device according to claim 6, further comprising at least two press-back cylinders guiding the piston of the hydraulic cylinder. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein the pressing module has an accommodation for a hydroforming tool. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said first cross member and said second cross member is provided with at least one cylinder bore for supplying fluid to a hydraulic cylinder. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein said first and second support blocks are each configured essentially in the shape of half-circle rings, and wherein said first passage is suitable for cycling through a work piece to be formed. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, further comprising third support block, fourth support block, and a second passage disposed between said third and fourth support blocks wherein each of said first, second, third, and fourth support blocks are configured essentially in a shape of a quarter-circle ring, and wherein at least one of said first and second passages is suitable for cycling through a work piece to be formed. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein said first support comprises a plurality of first partial segments stacked one on top of the other, and wherein said second support block comprises a plurality of second partial segments stacked one on top of the other. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein the first compensation plate is connected, over its area, with a first spacer plate, wherein at least one hydraulic line is introduced in the first spacer plate, and wherein said at least one hydraulic line flows into the depression of the first compensation plate. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) Device according to claim 1, wherein the compensator comprises first and second spacer plates of the hydraulic tool, the first and second spacer plates lying opposite one another and being configured to be identical to each other. ### Claim 15 Device for the production of molded parts, comprising first and second cross members, tie rods, a ring-shaped section, first and second support blocks, and a pressing module, wherein said first and second cross members are connected with one another by way of said tie rods, wherein said ring-shaped section accommodates said pressing module, wherein a first passage is disposed between said first support block and said second support block, wherein a distance between said first and second cross members relative to one another can be adjusted via said first support block and via said second support block, wherein the device further comprises a tool plate and a hydroforming tool having a compensator for compensation of process-pressure-induced bending of the tool plate, wherein the compensator comprises a first compensation plate that can be bent, under hydraulic control, in or counter to the process-pressure-induced bending direction of the tool plate, and further comprising a first spacer plate, a second spacer plate, and a second compensation plate, the second compensation plate compensating process-pressure-induced bending of the work piece to be formed, wherein said second compensation plate is attached on said second spacer plate, wherein said second spacer plate lies opposite the first spacer plate and serves for the work piece to lie on, wherein the second compensation plate has a side facing away from the second spacer plate and has a first depression on the side facing away from the second spacer plate, and wherein a first hydraulic line runs within the second compensation plate and flows into the first depression. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) Device according to claim 15, wherein the second compensation plate has a side facing the second spacer plate and has a second depression on the side facing the second spacer plate, and wherein a second hydraulic line runs within the second compensation plate and flows into the second depression. ### Claim 17 Device for the production of molded parts, comprising first and second cross members, tie rods, a ring-shaped section, first and second support blocks, and a pressing module, wherein said first and second cross members are connected with one another by way of said tie rods, wherein said ring-shaped section accommodates said pressing module, wherein a first passage is disposed between said first support block and said second support block, wherein a distance between said first and second cross members relative to one another can be adjusted via said first support block and via said second support block, wherein the device further comprises a tool plate and a hydroforming tool having a compensator for compensation of process-pressure-induced bending of the tool plate, wherein the compensator comprises a first compensation plate that can be bent, under hydraulic control, in or counter to the process-pressure-induced bending direction of the tool plate, and further comprising a first spacer plate, a second spacer plate, and a second compensation plate, the second compensation plate compensating process-pressure-induced bending of the work piece to be formed, wherein said second compensation plate is attached on said second spacer plate, wherein said second spacer plate lies opposite the first spacer plate and serves for the work piece to lie on, wherein the second compensation plate has a side facing the second spacer plate and has a depression on the side facing the second spacer plate, and wherein at least one hydraulic line runs within the second spacer plate and flows into the depression.