阅读说明：本技术 用于模制结构的系统、装置和方法 (Systems, devices and methods for molded structure ) 是由 K·莱恩 于 2018-01-18 设计创作，主要内容包括：系统、方法和制造品提供用于由一种或多种各种类型的模制物质(例如,沙子、黏土、雪)模制结构(例如,沙堡)的模具系统。在一个实施方案中,模具系统包括分割式模具,所述分割式模具包括至少两个模具部段。在一个实施方案中,模块化模具系统使得不同类型的具有对应的联结元件的模具部段可以被联结在一起以创建用于模制各种类型的结构的形式。在一些实施方案中,模具部段被构造为便利当将模制物质装入模具系统中时造成的真空的破坏,从而使得更容易地分离模具与所形成的结构。(System, method and manufacture are provided for the mold system by one or more various types of molding substance (for example, sand, clay, snow) molded structures (for example, husky fort).In one embodiment, mold system includes split mold, and the split mold includes at least two mold sections.In one embodiment, modular mold system is joined together the different types of mold sections with corresponding linkage element in the form of creating for moulding various types of structures.In some embodiments, the destruction of vacuum caused by mold sections are configured to convenience when molding substance to be fitted into mold system, so that being more easily separated mold and being formed by structure.)

1. a kind of for forming the mold system of structure from molding substance, the mold system includes:

First mold sections, first mold sections limit first shape, and include:

First vertical flanges, first vertical flanges include:

First coupling component；And

First separation tongue piece, the first separation tongue piece is at the first part of first vertical flanges；And

Second vertical flanges, second vertical flanges include:

Second coupling component；And

Second separation tongue piece, the second separation tongue piece is at the first part of second vertical flanges；And

Second mold sections, second mold sections limit the second shape, and include:

Third vertical flanges, the third vertical flanges include:

Third coupling component；And

Third separates tongue piece, and the third separation tongue piece is at the first part of the third vertical flanges；And

4th vertical flanges, the 4th vertical flanges include:

4th coupling component；And

4th separation tongue piece, the 4th separation tongue piece is at the first part of the 4th vertical flanges；And

Wherein first mold sections and second mold sections are configured to be bound up using following manner:

First coupling component of first vertical flanges is connected to the third attachment of the third vertical flanges Part so that it is described first separation tongue piece tongue piece alignment relative is separated with the third, and

Second coupling component of second vertical flanges is connected to the 4th attachment of the 4th vertical flanges Part is so that the second separation tongue piece separates tongue piece alignment relative with the described 4th.

2. mold system as described in claim 1, wherein first mold sections and second mold sections are constructed To make when being coupled, first mold sections can manipulate the first separation tongue piece far from the third by user It separates tongue piece and is separated with second mold sections.

3. mold system as claimed in claim 2, wherein first mold sections and second mold sections are constructed To make when being coupled, first mold sections can manipulate the second separation tongue piece far from the described 4th by user It separates tongue piece and is separated with second mold sections.

4. mold system as described in claim 1, wherein first mold sections and second mold sections are constructed To be assembled into full die device to be used to form the structure limited by the first shape and second shape.

5. mold system as described in claim 1, wherein first mold sections and second mold sections are constructed To be assembled into full die device, the full die device has the first opening and opposite with first opening the Two openings, each of first opening and second opening allow for molding substance to be inserted into the full die device In.

6. mold system as described in claim 1, wherein first mold sections and second mold sections are constructed To be assembled into full die device, the full die device has the first opening and the second opening, first opening It being limited by the first opening flange, second opening is opposite with first opening, it is limited by the second opening flange,

Each of first opening flange and second opening flange are configured to be attached to the second full die device Opening flange.

7. mold system as described in claim 1, further comprises:

Fixed device, the fixed device are used for institute when first mold sections are coupled to second mold sections The first mold sections are stated fixed to second mold sections.

8. mold system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the fixed device includes hasp, the hasp includes jam plate and lock Item, wherein the jam plate can be separated with the bolt.

9. mold system as described in claim 1, further comprises:

Separating tool, the separating tool is for being inserted between first mold sections and second mold sections to divide From first mold sections and second mold sections.

10. mold system as described in claim 1, further comprises:

Separating tool, the separating tool are used to be inserted in first vertical flanges and described the of first mold sections Between the third vertical flanges of two molds section.

11. mold system as described in claim 1, further comprises:

Tool for the vacuum destroyed in the full die device.

12. mold system as described in claim 1,

Wherein first vertical flanges further comprise the 5th separation tongue at the second part of first vertical flanges Piece；

Wherein the third vertical flanges further comprise the 6th separation tongue at the second part of the third vertical flanges Piece；And

Wherein when first mold sections are connected to second mold sections, the 5th separation tongue piece and described the Six separation tongue piece alignment relatives.

13. mold system as claimed in claim 12,

Wherein second vertical flanges further comprise the 7th separation tongue at the second part of second vertical flanges Piece；

Wherein the 4th vertical flanges further comprise the 8th separation tongue at the second part of the 4th vertical flanges Piece；And

Wherein when first mold sections are connected to second mold sections, the 7th separation tongue piece and described the Eight separation tongue piece alignment relatives.

14. a kind of modular mold system, the modular mold system include:

First die device, first die device have the first opening and the second opening, and first opening is opened by first Mouth flange limits, and second opening relatively, is limited, first die device with first opening by the second opening flange Limit first structure shape；

Second die device, second die device have third opening and the 4th opening, and the third opening is opened by third Mouth flange limits, and the 4th opening relatively, is limited, second die device with third opening by the 4th opening flange The second planform is limited,

Wherein second die device is configured to be placed on the top of first die device so that the third Opening and first register, to assemble the first composable mold device for limiting the first composite structure shape, wherein described The 4th opening filling of second die device can be used in first composable mold device, and

Wherein second die device is further configured to be placed on the top of first die device so that institute The 4th opening and second register are stated, to assemble the second composable mold device for limiting the second composite structure shape, Described in the second composable mold device can be used second die device the third be open filling.

15. modular mold system as claimed in claim 14, wherein first opening of first die device is convex Edge includes the first spine, and first spine is configured to be attached to the third opening flange of second die device.

16. modular mold system as claimed in claim 14, wherein first die device and second mold fill It is identical for setting.

17. modular mold system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the first structure shape is different from second knot It is configured shape.

18. modular mold system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the first composite structure shape is different from described the Two composite structure shapes.

19. modular mold system as claimed in claim 14, wherein first opening of first die device exists It is in shape identical with the third of second die device opening.

20. modular mold system as claimed in claim 14, further comprises:

Third die device, the third die device have the 5th opening and the 6th opening, and the 5th opening is opened by the 5th Mouth flange limits, and the 6th opening relatively, is limited, the third die device with the 5th opening by the 6th opening flange Third planform is limited,

Wherein the third die device is configured to be placed on first die device or second die device To assemble third composable mold device, the third composable mold device limits third composite structure shape at top.

21. a kind of mold system, the mold system include:

First turnover modular mold device, the first turnover modular mold device limit first structure shape Shape；

Second turnover modular mold device, the second turnover modular mold device limit the second structure shape Shape,

Wherein the second turnover and stackable die device is configured to be stacked on first by multiple combinations mold structure The top of turnover and stackable die device, every kind of composable mold construction limits corresponding composite structure shape, described Corresponding composite structure shape includes the first structure shape and second planform.

22. a kind of for forming the equipment of structure from molding substance, the equipment includes:

First mold sections, first mold sections limit first shape；

Second mold sections, second mold sections limit the second shape；

First mold sections include the first coupling component, and first coupling component is used to join first mold sections Corresponding second coupling component of second mold sections is tied to form full die, the full die is to contain mould Substance processed to form the structure limited by the first shape and second shape,

The full die has the opening for filling the full die with molding substance,

The full die has insertion space, the insertion between first mold sections and second mold sections Space is configured to receive the tool for dismantling first mold sections and second mold sections；And

Fixed device, the fixed device are used for institute when first mold sections are coupled to second mold sections The first mold sections are stated fixed to second mold sections.

23. equipment as claimed in claim 22, wherein the separating tool includes the blade with marginal portion.

24. equipment as claimed in claim 22, wherein the separating tool includes the chock with marginal portion.

25. equipment as claimed in claim 22, wherein the separating tool includes the handle for being connected to marginal portion.

26. equipment as claimed in claim 22, wherein the separating tool, which is included at first end, is connected to marginal portion And the handle of spoon part is connected at the second end.

27. equipment as claimed in claim 22, wherein the fixed device includes hasp.

28. equipment as claimed in claim 22, wherein the fixed device includes hasp, the hasp is configured to will be described The coupling component of first mold sections is locked into the coupling component of second mold sections.

29. equipment as claimed in claim 26, wherein the coupling component of second mold sections includes for receiving The slot of the bolt of the hasp.

30. equipment as claimed in claim 26, wherein the flange of first mold sections and second mold sections Flange includes the corresponding slot for receiving the bolt of the hasp.

31. equipment as claimed in claim 26, wherein the hasp includes jam plate, bolt, wherein the jam plate includes being used for The bolt is removedly fixed to the slot of the jam plate.

32. equipment as claimed in claim 22, wherein the fixed device includes one of the following or more:

Latch；

Hook eye closure；

Snap-fitting；

Elastic band；

Cotter pin；

Screw bolt and nut；

Fixture；And

Clip.

33. equipment as claimed in claim 22, wherein first mold sections are identical with second mold sections.

34. equipment as claimed in claim 22, wherein first mold sections are different from second mold sections.

35. equipment as claimed in claim 22, wherein being different from by the first shape that first mold sections limit Second shape limited by second mold sections.

36. equipment as claimed in claim 22, further comprises:

Third mold sections, the third mold sections limit third shape,

The third mold sections include third coupling component, and the third coupling component is used to join the third mold sections It ties in first coupling component of first mold sections and second coupling component of second mold sections At least one to form the second full die, second full die forms part to contain molding substance by described The second structure that third shape limits.

37. equipment as claimed in claim 22,

Wherein first mold sections include the first vertical flanges, and

Wherein second mold sections include the second vertical flanges.

38. equipment as claimed in claim 37, wherein first vertical flanges include first coupling component, and institute Stating the second vertical flanges includes second coupling component.

39. equipment as claimed in claim 38, wherein first coupling component and second coupling component are substantially Rectangle, and be aligned along first vertical flanges and second vertical flanges, in substantially vertical orientation, and And wherein first coupling component is configured in the corresponding groove for being inserted into second coupling component.

40. equipment as claimed in claim 22,

Wherein first mold sections include along the first tongue piece of first edge and along opposite with the first edge Second tongue piece of second edge, and

Wherein first tongue piece and second tongue piece are configured to just remove described the from the structure of molding using hand One mold sections.

41. equipment as claimed in claim 22,

Wherein first mold sections include the first spine along the first top edge,

Wherein second mold sections include the second spine along the second top edge,

Wherein when first mold sections are connected to second mold sections, first spine and second ridge Portion forms continuous spine around the opening of the full die.

42. equipment as claimed in claim 22, further comprises:

Third mold sections；

4th mold sections, it is complete to form second that the 4th mold sections are configured to connect to the third mold sections Mold, second full die have top opening and bottom opening, and the top opening is used to fill institute with molding substance The second full die is stated,

Wherein the bottom opening of second full die be configured to when second full die be stacked on it is described Continuous spine when on the top of full die around the opening around the full die is fixed.

43. equipment as claimed in claim 22, further comprises:

Separating tool, the separating tool include marginal portion, the marginal portion for be inserted into the insertion space with The separation of convenient first mold sections and second mold sections.

44. equipment as claimed in claim 43, wherein the length of the insertion space is configured to correspond to the separation work The length of the marginal portion of tool.

Technical field

The present invention relates to the system and method for using molding substance creation structure.

Background technique

One problem of the mold of the existing structure for being used to form molding substance (for example, sand, snow, clay, wax) is It may cause vacuum in the inside of mold, make it difficult to separate the structure of mold and molding.Molding substance is fitted into mold or It is usually desirable that person is otherwise compacted structure firm for creation in a mold, but in this way from molding Substance, which removes more air, makes a possibility that causing vacuum in a mold increase.In some cases, vacuum caused by may Mold (or in turn) is removed enough to resist from the structure by force, and in some cases, vacuum is during the separation very At least some of molding substance may extremely be retained in or on the mold, or may otherwise make the structure Structural intergrity is destroyed or lost when with mold separation.

Even for the mold for being configured to vertically to be removed, when gravity can be used for fighting vacuum and help to separate When process, this vacuum problem there is also.For example, when user attempts vertically to remove mold (for example, undercut mould is lifted away from sand Fort) when, caused vacuum will be by force enough to destroy structure.If vacuum is sufficiently strong, there is also following potential problems, That is, she will promote the structure (that is, still in mold from the expected place of total when user promotes mold to remove it In), the risk for causing the structure that will destroy when side separates, falls and impacted on the surface.Some type of vertical removal Another problem of mold (for example, " filling and turnover mould ") be, it is difficult to do not colliding and damaging the structure just created In the case of promote such mold.The mold for being designed to vertically be removed is limited to such form: generally upwards it is tapered simultaneously And not than the structural detail of lower part further from the higher structural detail of central axis.

Detailed description of the invention

When it is described in detail below consider together with attached drawing when, in embodiment and associated advantages described in the disclosure The understanding of many advantages can be readily available by referring to described in detail below, in which:

Fig. 1 is the diagram of the mold sections of the mold system of embodiment according to the present invention；

Fig. 2 be embodiment according to the present invention tool there are two mold sections mold system diagram；

Fig. 3 is the diagram of the mold system of embodiment according to the present invention；

Fig. 4 is the diagram of the mold system of embodiment according to the present invention；

Fig. 5 is the diagram of the separating tool of embodiment according to the present invention；

Fig. 6 A is point of the mold sections for separating mold system of the mold system of embodiment according to the present invention The diagram used from tool；

Fig. 6 B is point of the mold sections for separating mold system of the mold system of embodiment according to the present invention The diagram used from tool；

Fig. 6 C is the structure of embodiment according to the present invention formed using mold system and the mold of the mold system The diagram of section；

Fig. 7 is the diagram of the mold sections of the mold system of embodiment according to the present invention；

Fig. 8 is the diagram of the mold sections of the mold system of embodiment according to the present invention；

Fig. 9 A and Fig. 9 B are the diagrams of the cutter tool of embodiment according to the present invention；

Figure 10 A, Figure 10 B and Figure 10 C are the diagrams of the edge mold of embodiment according to the present invention；

Figure 11 is the diagram of the fixation device of embodiment according to the present invention；

Figure 12 is the diagram of the composable mold device of embodiment according to the present invention；And

Figure 13 is the diagram of the composable mold device of embodiment according to the present invention.

Specific embodiment

A. introduction

To be more fully understood the mode of feature and advantage of the embodiment of product and method, product and side The more specific description of the embodiment of method is referred to attached drawing to obtain, and attached drawing forms a part of this specification.However, wanting Note that attached drawing only illustrates the various embodiments of the embodiment of product and method of the invention, and therefore should not be recognized Embodiment to be the product and method limited the scope of the invention, because it also may include other effective embodiment party Case.Similar number refers to similar element always.In addition, having a position jointly and ten digits and different hundred or thousand The number of bit digital is intended to refer to the similar element in interchangeable embodiment.

Present inventors have realized that some embodiments according to described in the disclosure, it is advantageous that mention It has supplied to provide one or more systems, manufacture and the method in following characteristics: (1) can be (for example, by user, passing through Automatic machinery technique) mold (or form) that is fitted together with the molding substance of desired amount and/or density；(2) it destroys by inciting somebody to action Molding substance be fitted into mold and caused by any vacuum, thus the separation of convenient moulds and structure；(3) two or more are combined A mold can make composite structure bigger；(4) include substrate mold and edge mold mold system, the edge mold It is configured to form structure at the top of substrate mold.

As described in this disclosure, various embodiments can with may adapt to be formed desired structure (for example, husky fort Sculpture) any molding substance, material or ingredient (including but not limited to, sand with snow) be used together.

According to some embodiments, system is provided a mold, the mold system includes being configured to each other together Using two or more mold sections to form full die, the full die is configured to form the mold of combination The structure or object (for example, structure with intended shape, height, Art Design etc.) that the design of section is determined.When section is logical It crosses when being combined or connect (for example, to receive molding substance) using one or more tie points, they can be according to user Molding substance as much is loaded into (for example, sand, the sand for having water, snow and/or other objects for the expectation of expected purpose Matter).According to some embodiments, two or more full dies can be combined to create composite structure.

In one or more embodiments, at least one tie point of mold system is further configured to destroy true Sky is with convenient moulds and the separation for being formed by structure, and mold sections can be detachably at least one tie point Connection.In one embodiment, tie point, which may be constructed such that, receives separable or attached device, and/or is separated Or attached device manipulate to destroy vacuum.

According to some embodiments, mold sections may include for when separation mold sections are grabbed with when being formed by structure Hold one or more tongue pieces, handle or the protrusion of mold sections.

According to some embodiments, mold system may include first group of mold sections and second group of mold sections, and first Group mold sections are configured to connect to each other to form the first full die, second group of mold sections be configured to be connected to each other with Form the second full die.First full die and the second full die are further configured to so that the second full die can be with The top of the first full die is placed on to create the combination of two molds and/or creation composite structure.For example, second is complete Mold can also be formed (for example, by the way that its multiple section are attached together) and be assembled it is upper in place or Otherwise combined with the first full die.

In some embodiments, user can by by the flange of the first full die (for example, in the first full die Top at flange；Alternatively, if abreast composable mold, the flange in the side of the first full die) it is attached to second Two full dies are coupled by the flange of full die, so that effectively creation is used to form the group of bigger structure Molding tool.The combination of multiple full dies may include such as two or more molds stacked (for example, higher to create Tower feature) and/or placed by being close to two or more molds each other and combine (for example, longer and/or more to create Wide structure) these molds.In some embodiments, it may be constructed such that assembly along the spine at the top of a mold Mold to be fixed together in or around the spine along the bottom of another mold.According to some embodiments, first The single mold sections of full die and the second full die, and/or each full die can be fixed together (example Such as, by using fixed system (such as latch or hasp (buckle)) Lai Zuhe full die or their mold sections).

The combination of this separable mold is for traditional filling and convertible mold or container type mold (for example, passing The Sand Bucket of system) for be it is impossible, in these molds, sand is for example placed on solid, bottom container wall In mould container, then mould container is reversed to form structure on the surface.It has no idea in (any kind of) the second mould The first container formula mold --- the second structure will be structured in bottom for removal after tool is placed on the top of the first container formula mold The top of portion's chamber wall, bottom container wall are the top surface of the mould container of overturning now.

On the contrary, as it is indicated above, some embodiments of the invention provide the mould with separable mold sections The advantages of tool system, these separable mold sections are provided better than traditional container type mold.The various implementations of mold system Scheme is described in the disclosure so that when two or more mold sections are combined to form full die, complete mould The opening that there is at least one exposure.For example, two mold sections can be combined to create tower-shaped mold, the tower-shaped mould Tool has bottom opening and upper opening, and bottom opening will be placed on building surface (for example, seabeach surface, workbench etc.) On, upper opening can be used for filling mold with desired molding substance.

According to some embodiments, the first full die may be constructed such that at the upper opening of the first full die with Second full die is coupled.For example, the bottom opening of second (top) full die can be with first (bottom) full die Upper opening is coupled effectively to create single composable mold, and the composable mold makes the molding substance of all insertions can be with It is fitted together, this can make to pack closer and/or to be formed by structure stronger.Such construction makes it also possible to advantageously By filling the second full die when first (bottom) full die is still upper in position come the upper of molding composite structure Portion part.Alternatively, according to expectation, first (bottom) full die may be constructed such that can be in the Forward of upper part completion It removes.

In both cases under any case, pass through the molding substance at the top of first (bottom) full die Additional molding substance is effectively directly loadable into the lower openings by second (top) full die by top, and upper part exists It is integrated in structure with the bottom part of composite structure, the lower openings of second (top) full die and first (bottom) complete mould The upper opening of tool is coupled.Once superstrate portion is molded, the second full die can be removed (for example, passing through solution Open and separate the two halves of second (top) full die).Finally, if first (bottom) is complete previously without being removed Mold can be opened, and be separated with the bottom part of structure, and independent composite structure is left.

In one embodiment, as described in this disclosure, first full die can be by not being closed at top The two halves of first cylindrical die are formed, and allow to create the first column structure of the top surface with exposure (for example, husky fort The base segment of tower).Then second full die can be used to the top shape in the top surface of the exposure of the first column structure At the second structure (for example, upper section of example sand bastille).As it is indicated above, the second full die can with but be not necessarily to Centainly it is coupled to the first full die.

In some embodiments, be configured to can be complete each other for the two or more mold sections of mold system It is fully separating and be connected to each other (i.e., it is possible to detachably connected) to form full die.In some embodiments, divide The formula mold system of cutting may include two separable sections, the two sections can be by using the slot of one or more types Or hole and corresponding connecting element (for example, snap-fitting with corresponding convex element and concave element) and each other steadily Connection.In some embodiments, split mold system includes two separable sections, the two sections can be by making With such as, but not limited to latch, snap-fitting, hasp, hook eye closure (hook-and-eye closure), elastic band, nut With bolt, clip, cotter pin (cotter pin), fixture or other fixed systems for section to be securely coupled with each other and It is more securely fixed to one another, to create full die.According to some embodiments, split mold system is conducive to make mold system The transport and/or storage of system are easier than traditional single-piece mould.For example, because each separable section is less than its institute's shape At full die, so more easily individually store split mold system nest together and/or overlie one another with Section for transporting and/or storing.

In some embodiments, the two or more mold sections of mold system can be via at least one company Contact (for example, passing through hinges) for good and all attaches each other, and be configured to can another tie point (for example, Using one or more in connection system as already pointed out and/or fixed system) it is detachably connected.

In one or more embodiments, tie point can be further configured to receive for destroy vacuum so as to Sharp mold is manipulated with the isolated device for being formed by structure or by described device, and two mold sections can at the tie point With detachably connected.

According to some embodiments, a kind of castle mold system is provided, the castle mold system is including two or more Multiple sections, these sections can be combined to form can be packed into sand as much, water, snow (or other objects according to expectation Matter) molded shape.Latch or fibulae system are provided to for mold sections to be clamped to position appropriate and create mold.

Some embodiments according to the present invention, provide a kind of separating tool, and the separating tool includes in following It is one or more:

A) blade, the blade include between the mold sections for being configured to be inserted in multi-section section die and separating this The leading edge of a little mold sections；

B) handle, the handle are connected to blade；And/or

C) spoon, the spoon are connected to handle or integrate with handle.

According to some embodiments, one or more systems and manufacture are provided, these systems and manufacture include It is configured to destroy the vacuum of mold, still still allows mold dry to generate according to the desired amount of molding substance of expectation loading The device of net sculpture.In one embodiment, described device include be configured with for be inserted in two mold sections it Between up-front blade or thin chock.In one embodiment, described device, which is configured such that work as, is inserted in mold When between section and relative to insertion Plane Rotation, rotating separation mold sections allow air into mold and destroy Vacuum.According to some embodiments, the device for destroying vacuum can be inserted in by working as between mold sections and/or at it Between when rotating its rigidity be enough to separate their any suitable solid material (such as plastics, metal or timber) composition. According to some embodiments, the apparatus may include for holding user when inserting the blade between mold sections Handle.According to some embodiments, the apparatus may include be configured to forming, decoration molding substance and/or move from structure Except the spoon of molding substance (for example, for a decorative proposes) or other kinds of forming and/or removing tool.

Some embodiments according to the present invention, provide a kind of manufacture, and the manufacture includes for shaping molding Substance and/or from be formed by structure remove molding substance cutter tool.In one embodiment, cutter kit Include the handle for holding cutter, for being inserted into the cut edge being formed by structure and opening, the opening makes Molding substance can pass through the opening of cutter tool when proper cut edge is inserted into molding substance.

Some embodiments according to the present invention provide a kind of manufacture, and the manufacture includes edge mold, described Edge mold is configured to be aligned with the top edge of the second mold.In one or more embodiments, edge mold quilt It is configured with guide part (such as spine), the second guiding of the guide part (such as spine) and the top peripheral along the second mold Part or spine's matching (for example, have curvature similar with the second guide part or spine), and can compare the second guide part or Spine's alignment.In one embodiment, edge mold includes handle, spine, the first opening and the second opening, and handle is for holding Firmly edge mold, spine are used to compare the correspondence spine alignment edge mold of the second mold, and the first opening is for filling edge mould Tool, the table for the fabric that the molding substance that the second opening is configured such that in edge mold can be formed in a second mold It is formed on face.In one embodiment, edge mold can be used to along underlying structure (for example, the city at the top of husky bastille Pile block) periphery form one or more structures.

According to some embodiments, a kind of equipment for from molding substance formation structure is provided, the equipment includes It is one or more in following characteristics:

A) the first mold sections of first shape are limited；

B) the second mold sections of the second shape are limited；

C) the first mold sections include the first coupling component, and first coupling component is used to for the first mold sections being coupled To the second mold sections corresponding second coupling component to form the full die to contain molding substance, to be formed by the The structure that one shape and the second shape limit；

D) full die has the opening for filling the full die with molding substance；

E) full die has insertion space between the first mold sections and the second mold sections, and the insertion is empty Between be configured to receive tool for dismantling the second mold sections and the second mold sections；And

F) fixed device, the fixed device are used for first when the first mold sections are coupled to the second mold sections Mold sections are fixed to the second mold sections.

According to some embodiments, for including with one or more systems and manufacture of molding substance formation structure One of the following or more:

A) two or more mold sections, the two or more mold sections are configured to connect to each other to form Mold；

B) one or more fixed devices, one or more fixed device is used for will be the two or more Mold sections are fixed to one another (wherein fixing device can separate with mold sections, or can integrate with mold sections)；And/or

C) separating tool (for example, hand-held tool with blade), the separating tool are configured to destroy when with by described Vacuum caused by when the mold formation structure that two or more mold sections are formed.

According to some embodiments, system is provided a mold, the mold system includes:

A) the first turnover and stackable die device of first structure shape is limited；

B) the second turnover and stackable die device of the second planform is limited；

C) wherein the second turnover and stackable die device is configured to be stacked on by multiple combinations mold structure The top of first turnover and stackable die device, it includes first structure shape and that every kind of composable mold construction, which limits, The corresponding composite structure shape of two planforms.

According to some embodiments, a kind of equipment of structure for being used to form sand or other molding substances, institute are provided Stating equipment includes:

A) the first mold sections of split mold system；

B) the second mold sections of split mold system, second mold sections are configured to be connected to the first mould Has section to form mold, wherein they are formed uses for receiving when the first mold sections are connected to the second mold sections In the slot of the device for the vacuum destroyed in mold；

C) at least one fixes device (for example, hasp), at least one described fixation device is used for when the first mold sections The first mold sections are fixed to the second mold sections when being connected with the second mold sections；And

D) separating tool, the separating tool have a blade, and the blade is configured to be inserted by by the first mould Tool section is connected to the second mold sections and to destroy vacuum caused by when forming structure with mold in the slot that is formed.

According to some embodiments, provide a kind of including being used to form the multiple of the structure of sand or other molding substances The equipment of mold system, the equipment includes:

A) the first mold system, first mold system are used to form first structure；And

B) the second mold system, second mold system are used to form the second structure, wherein the first split mold system System and the second split mold system are configured such that the second split mold system can be with the first split mold system It couples to create the combination of first structure and the second structure；

C) multiple fixed devices (for example, hasp), the multiple fixed device are used for each mould of each mold system Tool section is fixed together；And

D) there is the separating tool of blade, the blade is configured to be inserted into the slot formed in split mold system In with destroy when using split mold system formed structure when caused by vacuum.

According to some embodiments, a kind of modular mold system is provided, the modular mold system includes:

A) the first die device, first die device have the first opening (for example, being limited by the first opening flange) With the second opening (for example, opposite with the first opening), the first die device limits first structure shape；

B) the second die device, second die device have third opening and the 4th opening, the second die device limit Fixed second planform；

C) wherein the second die device is configured to be combined with the first die device (for example, being placed on the first mold The top of device is placed side by side with the first die device) so that third opening and the first register, are limited with assembling The composable mold device of first composite structure shape, wherein the 4th of the second die device can be used to open for the first composable mold device Mouth filling, and

D) wherein the second die device is further configured to combine with the first die device so that the 4th opening and the Two registers, to assemble the second composable mold device for limiting the second composite structure shape, wherein the second composable mold device It the third of the second die device can be used to be open to fill.

One or more embodiments provide a kind of for forming the mold system of structure, the mold from molding substance System includes:

E) the first mold sections, first mold sections limit first shape, and including at least one vertical flanges, Each vertical flanges include coupling component and separation tongue piece；

F) the second mold sections, second mold sections limit the second shape, and including at least one vertical flanges, Each vertical flanges include coupling component and separation tongue piece；

G) wherein the first mold sections and the second mold sections are configured to be joined together.

In some embodiments, the coupling component of a vertical flanges of the first mold sections is configured to such Mode is connected to the coupling component of another vertical flanges of the second mold sections, that is, the separation in one vertical flanges Separation tongue piece alignment relative on tongue piece and another described vertical flanges.In this way, a group or more groups of opposite separation tongue pieces (each separation tongue piece is in its respective vertical flanges) can be manipulated (arriving for example, the hand for being used by a user her holds one Two) so that mold sections are separated from each other after they are coupled.The advantages of tongue piece can allow user more easily And multiple mold sections are removed from being formed by structure in the case where not damaging structure.

According to some embodiments, any equipment or system described in the disclosure can include one of the following Or more:

A) for storing and/or transporting the container (for example, sack or chest) of the component of mold system；

B) cutter tool；And/or

C) edge mold.

B. term and definition

In following entire description, unless otherwise defined, following term may include and/or comprising providing in this section Example meaning.These terms and illustrative example meaning are provided to illustrate be selected in description specification and institute The language of embodiment in attached claims, therefore, it is not intended that becoming limitation.

" molding substance ", which refers to, can be molded or otherwise be shaped to form structure, sculpture and other objects The material and/or ingredient of (for example, Sha Bao of seabeach sand, snow block, waxen imagen), such as snow, sand (preferably but not necessarily with Water or the mixing of other liquid), soil, clay, mold compound, wax and/or other materials.In some cases, molding substance Can be can be compacted, such as sand or snow, and is preferably enclosed or is pressed against closer to be formed in mold Or more robust structure.In order to provide some illustrative, and not restrictive embodiments, it is referred to husky fort in the disclosure With husky fort structure (e.g., including and/or the sand structure for the feature for causing castle, tower, wall etc.).However, will readily appreciate that , according to the disclosure, unless otherwise being expressly recited, otherwise without embodiment be intended to be limited to structure for creating sand or Similar to the structure of castle.

C. system, manufacture and method

Fig. 1-Fig. 4 shows the embodiment of the component of the mold system of some embodiments according to the present invention.According to one The example mold sections 100 of embodiment, mold system are depicted in Fig. 1.Mold sections 100 include outer surface 102, are coupled Spine 104 and upper flange 106.In some embodiments, as described in this disclosure, another mold sections and/or another One mold system can be by the bottom in the stacked on top of flange 106 another mold system so that being coupled spine 104 It is inserted into the bottom opening of another mold system and is coupled with section 100.(for the purpose illustrated, Yi Xieshi It applies example and can mention and stack another mold sections or die device in a mold sections or die device, but will be easy Understand, according to the combination of the mold of some embodiments can by with may not include stack, and/or may include simultaneously The mode of Volleyball Association's knot mold is coupled multiple molds to realize).Being coupled spine 104 can be closer to the top of mold sections 100 Periphery or inner circumferential；Another is coupled spine's (not shown) can periphery closer to the bottom of mold sections 100 or inner circumferential.Such as with Pointed by upper, this makes two mold systems (for example, same size and shape) that can be stacked and be interlocked to create Higher composable mold.It is assemblied in for example, may be constructed such that along the spine at the top of a mold system along another To lock together device in or around the spine of the bottom of mold system.According to other embodiments, the mold of one group of stacking In system it is one or more may without spine (for example, a mold system can be placed on another mold system Above so that the opening of similar size and/or shape is aligned).Discuss mold (including different with regard to Figure 12 and Figure 13 below Die device) stacking construction some other embodiments.

According to some embodiments, mold sections 100 further comprise vertical flanges 108 and 110 and base flange 112.Vertical flanges 108 and 110 are configured to be aligned with the corresponding flange on another mold sections (not shown).As shown in figure 1 Embodiment in it is discribed, in one embodiment, vertical flanges 108 can be configured with for by vertical flanges 108 From one or more linkage elements 120 of the corresponding flanges of different mold sections connection (for example, to create full die), 124 and 128.Similarly, vertical flanges 110 can be configured with for by pair of vertical flanges 110 and different mold sections One or more linkage elements 118,122 and 130 for answering flange to connect.

Example peg type or column support type linkage element 118 and 120 for example may be constructed such that with it is one or more other Mold sections on corresponding cellular type linkage element (not shown) be aligned and be inserted into these cellular type linkage elements with Just other described mold sections (one or more) are connect with mold sections 100.Example cellular type linkage element 122 and 124 Such as it may be constructed such that and the corresponding peg type linkage element (not shown) in one or more other mold sections It is aligned and receives these peg type linkage elements with other mold sections (one or more) by described in and mold sections 100 Connection.Although they are depicted as substantially circular in Fig. 1, peg type linkage element may be constructed such that various Different shapes and length (depth).

Although three kinds of different types are illustrated in the example mold sections in Fig. 1, it will be understood that, such as regarded To be desirable for particular implementation, the linkage element of any quantity and/or type can be vertical convex based on what is be being used The length of edge and/or width etc. are used.Linkage element is also possible to be considered as any size desirable for particular implementation And/or shape.Illustrative link element 126 depicted in figure 1 is for example configured to rectangle spill linkage element, and the rectangle is recessed Shape linkage element is for receiving corresponding rectangle convex linkage element (not shown) and fixing the rectangle convex linkage element Into groove (pocket) 128.In another embodiment, linkage element 130 is configured to rectangle convex linkage element, described Rectangle convex linkage element is for being inserted into the corresponding rectangle concave linkage element of another mold sections (not shown).Root According to some embodiments, the length of the respective vertical length relative to flange 108 and 110 of linkage element 126 and 130 can compare Shorter length more closes expectation.Longer length can provide bigger stability and vertical flanges 108 and 110 from it is different Stronger connection between one mold sections or the corresponding flange of multiple mold sections (not shown).

Vertical flanges 108 and 110 respectively include gap or slot 132,134 and 136,138.According to some embodiments, mould The vertical flanges 108 and 110 for having section 100 can be by using one or more fixed device (not shown) (such as hasps And/or latch) it is fixed to the flange of one or more other mold sections.As discussed in more detail below, slot 132,134,136 and 138 it may be constructed such that the component (for example, bolt) of such fixed device is clamped to position appropriate It sets.

According to one or more embodiments, vertical flanges 108 may include being respectively provided with grip portion 142,146 One or more tongue pieces 140,144.As depicted, tongue piece 140 and 144 is connected to and perpendicular to vertical flanges 108, but Be relative bearing can for any angle so that the distance between tongue piece 140 and 144 and surface 102 are enough to make user in tongue piece It is able to be gone to grasp them with finger behind 140 and 144.Grip portion 142 and 146 is configured to provide tongue piece 140 and 144 , user can more easily grasp thicker part (for example, with thumb grip on the outer surface of tongue piece 140 and With one or more finger grips between tongue piece 140 and surface 102).

According to some embodiments, tongue piece 140 and 144 is configured to help user from structure is formed by (for example, husky Fort) remove mold sections 100.In one embodiment, user is any in the full die that destruction includes mold sections 100 After vacuum is to be easier the removal of mold sections, one on the side for staying in mold sections 100 can be held with one A tongue piece can hold another tongue piece (not shown) that stay on the other sides of mold sections 100 with another, and opposite In being formed by the longitudinal axis of structure, substantially perpendicularly draw mold sections 100 --- substantially straight from the outer of the structure Face pulls out.Such as it is considered as desirable for particular implementation, quantity, orientation, shape and/or tongue relative to vertical flanges 108 The size of piece 140 and 144 can be varied in various embodiments.

Example mold sections 100 are constructed using the specific pattern of mould element 114 and 116, the mould element 114 and 116 specific pattern, which is suitable for providing to be similar to, has brick element outstanding (see, for example, Fig. 6 C discussed below) Castle tower structure.Mold sections 100 are also depicted as generally upward tapered pillar or cylindrical body in Fig. 1.However, Because mold sections 100 are configured to generally be pulled away from the center for being formed by structure, those skilled in the art will hold Readily understood, full die may include various types of designs and/or be used to production with various structures of different shapes, packet Include can shape wider than upper element or with these upper elements, the upper element is than substrate or lower element from center Further protrude.

Fig. 2 shows the example mold systems including two mold sections 200a and 200b.As indicated, mold sections 200a and 200b is identical, and each half of shape for indicating to be molded.According to embodiment, described two mold sections 200a, 200b indicate a semicylinder, and described two mold sections 200a and 200b can be combined to form entirely Cylinder mold.

Specifically, the vertical flanges 208 of example mold sections 200b be designed to by as shown, by peg type Linkage element 218 is inserted into cellular type linkage element 224, convex linkage element 230 is inserted into the recessed of concave linkage element 226 In slot 228 and peg type linkage element 220 is inserted into cellular type linkage element 222 (invisible) and is connected to mold The vertical flanges 210 of section 200a.Similar element can be used to the another of fixing mould system together with other vertical flanges Side.

According to an embodiment, described two mold sections 200a, 200b include coupling component 230 and 226.Attachment 226 coating member 230 of part, and when described two mold sections 200a, 200b are assembled together, coupling component 230 fills It is fitted in coupling component 226.According to some embodiments, coupling component 228 may include fixed device supporting member, described solid Determine device supporting member and be configured to the supporting adn fixing device when described two mold sections 200a, 200b are assembled (not show Out).

In some embodiments, convex linkage element 230 can be configured with one or more support lugns 231, One or more support lugn 231 is that convex linkage element 230 provides support (for example, by for convex linkage element 230 provide additional rigidity so that it is less readily bent when being coupled), and/or may be constructed such that help is attached solid Device (not shown) is determined for mold sections 200a, 200b to be fixed together.

However, according to the disclosure it will be readily understood that mold sections 200a and 200b need not to be identical.Although for example, hanging down Straight flange should be corresponded to ensure alignment and connection appropriate, but mold sections 200b and 200a need not be identical shape.Example Such as, as long as its shape is configured such that vertical flanges can be joined together, any one in mold sections 200a, 200b It is a or two can have the shapes such as irregular, rectangle, pentagon.According to some embodiments, modular mold system It may include being used to form corresponding shape and/or the multiple of pattern are mixed and matched modular mold device and/or modularization Mold sections, each modular mold section or modular mold device are configured to may be connected to one or more others Mold sections and/or die device are for creating various structures (for example, semicylinder mold section can be with half square mold The mold sections of section or irregular shape combination).

When described two mold sections 200a, 200b are attached, it will be understood that forming container or internal empty between them Between.During using full die, molding substance can be loaded into container.For example, sand or snow can be dropped or It is shoveled in the vessel space formed to full die.

Fig. 3 shows the mold system according to some embodiments, in the mold system, two mold sections 300a, 300b can be fixed together by using hasp 350 and/or other kinds of fixed device.As shown in figure 3, example hasp 350 include the bolt 352 for being attached to jam plate 354.Jam plate 354 may include such as slot (not shown), a part of quilt of bolt 352 It is inserted into the slot so that the two of hasp 350 element to be fixed together.

According to an embodiment, hasp 350 can be attached to one in two mold sections 300a, 300b, to keep away Exempt from the risk that hasp 350 is disengaged and lost from die device.For example, jam plate 354 can be attached to section 300a.Some In interchangeable embodiment, hasp 350 can be can be from the separable portion that both mold sections 300a, 300b remove Part.

According to some embodiments, bolt 352 can be shelved on the surface of snap tab support component 326.Implement at one In scheme, snap tab support component 326 may include the slot (not shown) for being sized to receive bolt 352.

Therefore, in order to lock hasp 350, bolt 352 can be placed on the top of snap tab support component 326 (for example, logical Cross using in vertical flanges 308,310 slot and/or one or more gaps).It is taken for example, bolt 352 can be captured between Detain supporting member 326 slot in, and be also captured between the vertical flanges 308 above and below snap tab support component 326, In gap in 310.The jam plate 354 that bolt 352 passes through, which may then pass through, pushes it to die device with by full die Two mold sections 300a, 300b are fixed together and rotate around bolt 352.

Hasp 350 could be configured such that when jam plate 354 is rotated and by being substantially flush is pressed in mold sections When on the outer surface of 300a, the edge and bolt 352 of the rightmost in jam plate 354 (as shown) of vertical flanges 300a and 300b Between two parts be fitted close each other, be crushed between upper each other and jam plate 354 and bolt 352.Firm assembly can To be realized by hasp 350, while still allowing to for example, by making as shown in Figure 3, jam plate 354 the left-hand side that is placed in Part between bolt 352 and vertical flanges 310 easily removes, which flushes in jam plate 354 with mold sections 300a When it is more uneven than jam plate 354 and mold sections 300a usually wider.In this way, jam plate 354 is rotated to fixed position for vertical flanges 308 and 310 described two parts lock together, while jam plate being rotated more towards perpendicular to mold outer surface (disengaged position) Increase the space between the jam plate 354 of right-hand side and bolt 352.In one embodiment, it in order to solve Lock buckle 350, locks Plate 354 can be raised off mold sections 300a, this disengages bolt 352 from snap tab support component 326.Described two sections 300a, 300b then can be detached from one another.

As discussed in the disclosure, once full die is formed (such as by example mold sections 300a, 300b), Molding substance can be loaded into the mold of assembling, and then described two mold sections 300a, 300b can be in no damage mould (for example, by tension on release hasp 350) is opened in the case where the structure formed in tool.After Fig. 4 provides assembling The embodiment of mold system 400, two of them mold sections are firmly connected to each other by hasp 450, and hasp 450 includes jam plate 454 and bolt 452.As depicted in figure 4, mold system 400 has almost filled out molding substance.

As discussed in the disclosure, coupling component described in some embodiments about mold system may include Protrusion, recess and/or other kinds of coupling component, they be configured to in opposite vertical flanges protrusion, recess and/ Or other kinds of linkage element assemble together with provide for by two or more mold sections be fixed together into one The mechanism of step.Mold system after assembling may include a fixed mechanism (for example, single hasp), or may include two Fixed mechanism (for example, two hasps of the opposite side of the mold system after assembling).It is formed by more than two mold sections Device 100 embodiment in, more than two hasp can be provided.

In addition, in certain embodiments, the extension of vertical flanges may include full die after assembling On opposite side；Or alternatively, full die can be formed without times of the height formation along each mold sections What extension or tongue piece, wherein only supporting member (for example, snap tab support component 326) can be provided to support admittedly Determine device (for example, hasp 350).

Fig. 5 shows the perspective view of the multi-purpose hand tool 500 of the separating tool as mold system.Hand-held tool 500 includes Tack or blade 502, tack or blade 502 include edge 512.As depicted in figure 5, blade 502 can be substantially wedge Shape.According to some embodiments, blade 502 is for clogging in a mold or being compacted sand or snow and/or strike off or collect mould Substance processed can be useful.Other than the structure for shaping molding, according to some embodiments, edge 512 can be with It is used to destroy the vacuum being fitted into the mold of molding substance (see, for example, Fig. 6 A and Fig. 6 B).

Multi-purpose hand tool 500 may further include handle 503, handle 506 and spoon part 504, spoon part 504 Including spoon edge 510 and spill or hollow parts 508, spill or hollow parts 508 are used to scooped with spoon from being formed by structure Or otherwise remove molding substance.

Fig. 6 A, 6B and 6C are shown according to some embodiments for being destroyed the vacuum in mold system using separating tool Example mold system and process.According to instantiation procedure, Fig. 6 A, 6B and 6C show the use of example separating tool, the separation Tool has wedge-shaped head 602, and edge 612 is sufficiently thin to be respectively inserted into the vertical flanges of mold sections 600a, 600b In seam between 608 and 610.According to some embodiments, the vertical flanges 608 and 610 of mold sections 600a, 600b can be by Be constructed so that at least at the part that vertical flanges are encountered when being coupled, the respective edges of vertical flanges 608 and 610 that This is slightly at an angle to allow to be inserted into create angle or space, the angle or space between vertical flanges 608 and 610 The edge 612 on head 602.In other embodiments, angle or space (example are not created between vertical flanges 608 and 610 Such as, they entirely encounter with flushing along them), this may need to have non-for what is slided between the two vertical flanges The tool at often thin edge.

As shown in Figure 6B, the mold system including mold sections 600a and 600b is filled 660 (example of molding substance Such as, sand) to make structure.As discussed in the disclosure, compacting molding substance 660 may cause vacuum, make it more difficult to So that mold sections 600a and 600b is separated from each other and/or is separated with structure is formed by, and may be damaged the structure.

As shown in Figure 6A, if any fixed device (for example, hasp) be already used to mold sections 600a, 600b are solid It is scheduled on together and may interfere with and head 602 is placed between vertical flanges 608 and 610, then fixed device It is removed.

Once edge 612 has been inserted between vertical flanges 608 and 610 (as shown in Figure 6A), then as shown in Figure 6B, Edge 612 and head 602 can slightly be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.For example, head 602 can be by using attached Handle 603 and rotated；Otherwise, such as not having a handled tool, blade, chock, pocket knife or other devices can by with It holds and rotates in family.As shown in Figure 6B, the rotation when edge 612 and head 602 are inserted between vertical flanges 608 and 610 Edge 612 and head 602 force vertical flanges 608 and 610 point to be opened, and create (preferably) tiny gap between them.Institute The gap of creation should be sufficient to make air that can flow to destroy any vacuum in mold system, but wide will not obtain so that it is hampered Hinder and is formed by structure.Separation mold sections 600a and 600b, which can also be disconnected, in this way is bound up mold sections Any linkage element.

It will be readily understood that other kinds of device may adapt to destroy vacuum according to instantiation procedure.For example, various The suitable tool of type may include sufficiently thin to be inserted between vertical flanges 608 and 610 chock, blade and/or Edge, but can have the handle different relative to head orientation (for example, relative to the short of putty knife or head and handle Handle axe formula construction), and/or can have more handles or (for example, user will directly hold head, do not have without handle Any handle).

Once as shown in Figure 6B, vacuum is destroyed in a mold, if there is expectation or it is necessary to, so that it may in mold system Mold sections between any other sew on process described in repetition.As shown in Figure 6 C, once vacuum be destroyed and Mold sections 600a and 600b are at least slightly disengaged (for example, any corresponding linkage element has been disconnected), and mold sections are just It can be removed from the structure of molding.In instantiation procedure, as shown in Figure 6 C, mold sections 600a is moved from example mould structure It removes, preferably any molding being formed by pattern and jagged space 672 by not hampering protrusion 670 as far as possible Profile, the face that mold sections 600a is directly pulled away to mould structure.Any other mold sections (including mold sections It can 600b) remove in a similar way.

In the embodiment of Fig. 6 C, the decorative pattern of the structure of molding and its molding be similar to the sand fort made of brick or Tower structure.As discussed in the disclosure, the pattern and shape of many types are possible；Example brick formula figure shown in Fig. 6 C Case is merely for the sake of the purpose illustrated.

Fig. 7 shows the perspective view of the example mold sections 700 with interchangeable flange and tongue piece structure, the figure shows Some interchangeable embodiments of different characteristic for mold system.Mold sections 700 include several features, such as appearance Face 702 and inner surface, vertical flanges 708 and 710, gap or slot 732,734 and the linkage element 726 including groove 728, Similar to the feature of the example mold sections 100 of Fig. 1.

However, mold sections 700 do not include any peg type linkage element.Mold sections 700 also provide linkage element 726 (for example, for receiving the corresponding linkage element of another mold sections) can take up most of height of vertical flanges, this Improved stability and safety can be provided in some mold systems.In addition, tongue piece 740 and 744 (and corresponding handle 746) part 742 has interchangeable shape.Plane and out of plumb of the tongue piece 740 relative to vertical flanges 708, and at this In a embodiment, it is connected to upper flange 706.Such construction may be for example useful, In for shorter mold system In shorter mold system, the place that some elements of the height limitation of vertical flanges can be placed, but can also by with In higher and/or biggish mold system.

Fig. 8 shows the example mold sections 800 with interchangeable mold design and another interchangeable flanged structure Perspective view, the figure shows some interchangeable embodiments of the different characteristic for mold system.Mold sections 800 include Outer surface 802, with protrusion 815 inner surface and including the linkage element 826 of groove 828.

Mold sections 800 do not include any linkage element other than linkage element 826, and do not include along vertical Any tongue piece for being used to help make mold sections to be separated from each other and/or separate with the structure of molding of flange.On the contrary, linkage element 826 constitute the almost entire vertical flanges for the corresponding vertical flanges that will be connected to another mold sections.

Mold sections 800 thus provide linkage element 826 (for example, for receiving the corresponding of another mold sections Linkage element) can take up most of height of vertical flanges, (this can provide improved stability in some mold systems And safety) another embodiment.

Example tongue piece 880 and corresponding handle portion 882 are placed along the upper flange of mold sections 800.Such construction Such as shorter mold system may be it is useful, in shorter mold system, the height limitation of vertical flanges or Any tongue piece for placing the place that hand can grab along vertical flanges is prohibited, but can also be used for higher and/or larger Mold system.

Fig. 8 also shows the embodiment of the slot 890 in linkage element 826, and according to some embodiments, slot 890 can be fitted Together in the bolt or other kinds of locking device for receiving hasp.In this case, linkage element 826 will also serve as fixed dress Set supporting member (similar to the snap tab support component 326 of Fig. 3).

Fig. 9 A and 9B show some part for shaping molding substance and/or remove molding substance from the structure of molding The example cutter tool 900 of some part.By holding handle 902, user can be by the cutter portion of cutter tool 900 906 and 908 are divided to be pressed into the structure (for example, husky bastille) of molding to carve a part of molding substance (for example, in tower Create the stamp of window).Opening 912a, 912b molding substance is removed with pass through cutter tool 900 and with The adjacent material of the structure separates.Cutter tool 900 may include in the surface for the structure stamp (for example, To create the effect for the brick for forming window) (any quantity, size or shape) one or more shaped portions 910.

Fig. 9 A and 9B show some part for shaping molding substance and/or remove molding substance from the structure of molding The example cutter tool 900 of some part.By holding handle 902, user can be by the cutter portion of cutter tool 900 906 and 908 are divided to be pressed into the structure (for example, husky bastille) of molding to carve a part of molding substance (for example, in tower Create the stamp of window).Opening 912a, 912b molding substance is removed with pass through cutter tool 900 and with The adjacent material of the structure separates.Cutter tool 900 may include in the surface for the structure stamp (for example, To create the effect for the brick for forming window) (any quantity, size or shape) one or more shaped portions 910.

Figure 10 A, 10B and 10C are shown may have for creating lesser mould structure on the surface of substrate mould structure Example edge mold 1000.Specifically, edge mold 1000 is configured with help for edge mold 1000 and another The guiding spine of mold system alignment.

Example edge mold 1000 includes handle 1002, mold sections 1006 and guiding spine 1020, mold sections 1006 It is attached to handle 1002, and forms the container 1012 for receiving molding substance, guiding spine 1020 is attached to handle 1002.Guiding spine 1020 is preferably constructed to be oriented to the shape of spine from another of different mold systems or mold sections Shape that is corresponding and being aligned with another described guiding spine.In one embodiment, example is oriented to spine 1020 (as illustrated in figure 10 c) curvature may be constructed such that the Curvature Matching with the spine 104 of example mold sections 100.Therefore, once Underlying structure is that part thereof of mold system is formed by using mold sections 100, before mold sections 100 are removed, The inner circumferential of guiding spine 1020 is just aligned with the periphery of spine 104.In this way, user may insure to be made using edge mold 1000 Mould structure according to expectation, relative to any fabric outer edge be aligned.

Although how above embodiments illustrate along the desired structure of curve realization, but it is readily understood that, it is different The edge mold of type, shape and orientation can be used to create various types of effect structures and visual effect and consistently Create them.In one embodiment, be not to make mold sections 1006 and 1020 radially aligned of guide edge, mold sections but It can be relatively crooked.Regardless of what visual effect or structure it is expected, if guide edge 1020 is shaped as and bottom mold system System matching, can be used to ensure desired molding structure can relative to fabric edge consistently and equably It places.In addition, although example edge mold 1000 is configured to quite close to edge place structure (that is, guiding spine 1020 Space between mold sections 1006 is fairly small), but edge mold 1000 may be constructed such that and be placed on any shape At any desired distance of isolated edge.

Figure 11 shows the fixed device 1100 of example of one or more embodiments according to the present invention.Specifically, The fixed device 1100 of example includes buckle type device, and the buckle type device includes jam plate 1102 (for example, by plastics, metal, pottery Porcelain and/or the other kinds of material for being suitable for desired implementation are made) and bolt 1004 (for example, being configured to secure to mould Has the metal wire of device).

Example bolt 1104 includes the longitudinal portion for being configured to attach to the mold sections of die device or die device 1106.For example, longitudinal portion 1106 may be constructed such that the corresponding supporting member for being attached to mold sections (for example, Fig. 3's takes Detain supporting member 326), such as by being removedly coupled with corresponding slot (for example, slot 890 of Fig. 8).

Example bolt 1104 may include one or more mating part 1110a, 1110b.The example shown in Figure 11 In, mating part 1110a, 1110b may be constructed such that the correspondence portion for fastening to or being otherwise attach to jam plate 1102 Divide 1112.In the embodiment in figure 11, part 1112 includes the corresponding slot for receiving mating part 1110a, 1110b；Portion Any amount of slot or other devices for dividing 1112 receiving mating part may adapt to given implementation.

According to some embodiments, part 1112 may include such as flowering structure, which is configured such that when fixed dress When setting 1000 and being fixed to die device, part 1112 when jam plate 1102 in the locking position when adjacent supporting member and will consolidate Device is determined fixed to position appropriate, and allows to remove fixed device when jam plate 1102 is on open position.For example, Latched position and open position can be determined by the angle between jam plate 1102 and bolt 1104.

Example bolt 1104 may include that mating part 1110a, 1110b are connected to one of longitudinal portion 1106 or more Multiple extentions, such as lateral part 1108a, 1108b.

Figure 12 and Figure 13, which is shown, provides the combined embodiment of the die device of different composable mold structures.Figure 12 describes Example combination mold system 1200 including the first die device 1202 placed on the first die device 1202 Two molds device 1204.According to this embodiment, the bottom opening (not shown) of the second die device 1204 is convex by making Edge 1206 is aligned with flange 1207 and is aligned with the top opening (not shown) of the first die device 1202.Therefore, composable mold The opening 1210 that system 1200 makes user that the second die device 1204 can be used fills the first die device 1202 and second Both die devices 1204.

As shown in the embodiment of Figure 12, flange 1206 may be substantially similar to what it was aligned in size and shape Flange 1207.According to some embodiments, by using identical separable die device, different composable mold systems can To be possible.For example, in an alternative embodiment, the first die device 1202 can be turned over (for example, being reversed So that flange 1208 is at top), and the second die device 1204 may then pass through and keep flange 1209 and flange 1208 right Top that is neat and adjacent and being stacked on the first die device 1202.Therefore, some type of modular mold system can make Different composable mold structures can be used identical die device and be made, how to be combined depending on die device (for example, It is stacked).

Figure 13 shows another embodiment of composable mold system 1300.According to this embodiment, die device 1305 has been It is placed on the top of die device 1304, die device 1304 has been placed on the top of die device 1302.According to institute The embodiment of description can more easily fill two die devices 1302 and 1304 before placing and filling 1305.According to The disclosure will be readily understood that, one or more in die device 1302,1304 can be turned over (that is, being reversed) To provide other composable mold structure.

It will be understood that although example combination mold system shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13 is illustrated as not including split mold, The die device for being discribed type used in embodiment is the purpose illustrated for composable mold system and mentions It supplies.According to some embodiments, the modular mold system conceived for creating composable mold structure may include any number The partition type module (including not including split mold) of amount.

It is any in mold sections described in the disclosure, mold system, tool and device according to some embodiments It is one or more to be formed by one or more of materials (preferably waterproof material), including but not limited to, plastics, gold Category, alloy, ceramics and/or the other materials with the intensity for being enough to achieve the object of the present invention.In one embodiment, mold The mold sections of system can be formed by the injection moulding of plastic material and/or by any other technology.