| 摘要 |
<p>An inverter (10) for use in a brick making plant (12) comprising a brick making machine (14) wherein multi-cavity moulds (16) are filled before being fed seriatim to an inversion device (22) whereat the moulds are inverted to discharge "green state" bricks (17). Thereafter the moulds (16) are fed seriatim via mould washing, drying and sanding devices (32) (34) (36) to the inverter (10) whereat the moulds are again inverted prior to re-introduction to the brick making machine (14). The inverter (10) provides a carrier (40) for receiving the moulds (16) and conveying them through a first arcuate path (46) to a transfer position (48). The inverter also provides a transfer device (130) and a carrier (50) for receiving moulds at said transfer position (48) from said transfer device (130) and conveying them through a second arcuate path (56) to an outfeed position (58) for re-introduction to the machine 14). The inverter (10) is tolerant of dimensional differences in the moulds (16) and effects the inversion thereof without subjecting them to undue shock loads.</p> |
