Patent ID: 6302675
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: B28B

Abstract:
A machine for making a block comprising:an orthogonal breech aligned on a z-axis and having open upper and lower ends;a press foot having a three-dimensional top surface aligned below said breech for vertical reciprocal movement along said z-axis into and out of said breech;a feed drawer aligned laterally of said breech for horizontal reciprocal movement along a Y-axis and having an open lower end for dispensing granular material into said breech;a bucking foot aligned above said breech for vertical reciprocal movement along said z-axis to open and close said upper end of said breech;a surface coplanar with said feed drawer open lower end; andmeans for moving said feed drawer across said coplanar surface into and out of registration with said breech, said feed drawer having a fixed wall with a lower edge notched to pass over said three dimensional surface of said press foot for pushing a feed block out of registration with said breech during forward motion of said feed drawer and a hinged wall following said fixed wall with a lower edge for screeding along said breech open upper end during rearward motion of said feed drawer and for clearing above said three dimensional surface of said press foot during forward motion of said feed drawer.