High-temperature high-pressure presses (HTHP) presses, systems for HTHP presses and related methods

摘要

A press, an automated loading system for a press and related methods are provided including a loading system having a first assembly configured to carry a reaction cell to an anvil of a press base and a second assembly configured to assist in positioning and orientating the reaction cell on the anvil. In one embodiment, the first assembly may include a trolley displaceable along a guide member to carry the reaction cell to the anvil. The first and second assemblies may each include guide members that are displaceable relative to the anvil that are configured to position the reaction cell at a desired location and orientation on the anvil. In one embodiment, each of the guide members include arms that engage distinct sides of a cubic reaction cell. A clearing mechanism may also be incorporated to clear the surface of the anvil during operation of the system.

主权项

1. An automated loading system for a high-temperature, high-pressure (HTHP) press, the system comprising:
a first assembly comprising:
a support member;a trolley displaceable relative to the support member;a positioning mechanism coupled with the trolley, the positioning mechanism including a base member configured to carry a reaction cell on a portion thereof, the base member also being configured to directly engage a first portion of the HTHP press when the trolley is in a first position relative to the support member; a second assembly comprising:
a bracket;a body portion displaceable relative to the bracket;an alignment guide configured to engage a second portion of the HTHP press when the body portion is in a first position relative to the bracket;a first positioning guide configured to cooperate with the positioning mechanism of the first assembly to position a reaction cell carried by the base member of the positioning mechanism at a desired location relative to a defined component of a HTHP press.