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EP3738693B1
EP3738693B1 EP19174312.9A EP19174312A EP3738693B1 EP 3738693 B1 EP3738693 B1 EP 3738693B1 EP 19174312 A EP19174312 A EP 19174312A EP 3738693 B1 EP3738693 B1 EP 3738693B1
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Lukas Hersche
Dominik Widler
Beat Eberle
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    • B22D17/00—Pressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D17/00—Pressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure
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    • B22D17/22—Dies; Die plates; Die supports; Cooling equipment for dies; Accessories for loosening and ejecting castings from dies

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  • the present invention relates to a die casting machine with a receiving frame for receiving energy modules.
  • Die casting machines are well known (cf. eg Brunhuber, Practice of Die Casting Production, Berlin, 3rd edition 1980 ).
  • a mold consisting of two halves is closed under high pressure, molten metal (or a metal alloy) is introduced into the closed mold, and after the casting material has cooled down, the finished die casting can be removed by opening the mold.
  • the mold halves are arranged on a fixed and a movable platen, and the mold is closed by moving the movable platen on guide columns towards the fixed platen.
  • energy modules are provided on the die casting machine in order to supply the corresponding components of the die casting machine with electrical energy or hydraulic medium.
  • these energy modules are arranged in defined free areas on the fixed and / or movable platen.
  • Fig. 1 is schematically shown a front view of a die casting machine from the prior art.
  • the die casting machine 1 comprises a (here by way of example fixed) clamping plate 3 and openings 2 in the clamping plate 2 for guide columns (not shown) for moving a movable clamping plate (not shown).
  • modules 4A for supplying the die casting machine with electrical energy
  • modules 4B for operating core pulls
  • modules 4C for Cooling
  • a module 4D for operating a booster arranged.
  • the areas available for the modules are small and can usually only be used for the corresponding module, but not for other energy modules.
  • the arrangement of the areas for the energy modules depends on the type of die casting machine, ie on the spaces available on a specific die casting machine.
  • the modules 2C for supplying the die casting machine with electrical energy can only be arranged very high due to their size, which is why they are difficult to access for a user shown schematically.
  • a conversion of a conventional die-casting machine is associated with considerable effort, since additional required energy modules, if at all, can only be arranged in the few remaining free areas of the die-casting machine. Relocating existing energy modules is only possible with great effort, if at all, due to the space problems and the existing cabling or supply with hoses.
  • the die-casting machine is preferably a two-plate die-casting machine or a three-plate die-casting machine.
  • the present invention is based on the concept of providing all of the energy modules required for the die casting machine in a receiving frame which is arranged on the die casting machine. This enables a particularly space-saving arrangement of the energy modules and a very simple conversion of the die casting machine should additional and / or other energy modules have to be made available.
  • the space required for the energy modules is used optimally and kept as small as possible. In other words, the so-called "footprint" of the die casting machine is optimized.
  • the receiving frame has fastening means in order to be fastened to the die casting machine.
  • the mounting frame is preferably fastened to a side surface of one of the clamping plates of the die casting machine, for example on the fixed or movable clamping plate of a die casting machine, preferably on a side surface of the movable clamping plate.
  • the mounting frames can be arranged both on the fixed and on the movable platen.
  • mounting frames are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the die casting machine, preferably on both sides of one or more clamping plates of a die casting machine.
  • the at least one receiving frame on the die casting machine is at the platform height Aligned die casting machine.
  • the energy modules arranged in the mounting frame are easily accessible to the operating personnel on the platform.
  • the lower end of the receiving frame is particularly preferably 10-50 mm, particularly preferably 20-40 mm, above the floor of the pedestal.
  • the fastening means must be designed in such a way that they withstand the forces occurring during operation of the die casting machine and ensure a stable arrangement of the mounting frame on the die casting machine in all operating situations. In the case of a die-casting machine, it may be necessary, for example, to carry out an emergency stop in which the movable platen must be completely stopped as quickly as possible.
  • the fasteners must be able to withstand the forces involved.
  • the fastening means can be connecting pieces made of a sufficiently strong material, for example a suitable metallic material such as iron, steel or the like.
  • the connecting piece preferably has a material thickness of 10-50 mm, particularly preferably 10-20 mm.
  • the width of the connecting piece ie the dimension between the lateral end of the mounting frame and the outer surface of the die casting machine to which the mounting frame is attached
  • the depth of the connecting piece is preferably 100-200 mm, particularly preferably 120-160 mm.
  • the fastening means can be T-shaped or designed as a hollow cuboid.
  • the mounting frame has two fastening means, which are arranged in the upper or lower quarter, preferably at the corners, of the lateral end of the adjacent row of mounting frames, which is described below and forms an outer surface of the mounting frame, and which extend laterally from the row extend.
  • the mounting frame is fastened to the die casting machine with the formation of an intermediate space between the die casting machine and the row adjacent to the die casting machine. Since the fastening means have a width as described above, the receiving frame in this embodiment does not lie directly on the side surface of the die casting machine, but an intermediate space is formed between the die casting machine and the receiving frame. This space can be used, for example, to arrange hoses or cables.
  • the receiving frame according to the invention has a modular structure. It comprises 1 to 3 rows to accommodate energy modules.
  • each row comprises two profile pieces which, preferably at their ends, are connected to one another by a connecting piece or an energy module to form a square, preferably rectangular interior.
  • the profile pieces form the lateral delimitation of the rows and, when installed on the die casting machine, are preferably arranged parallel to the plane of the outer surface of the die casting machine to which the mounting frame is attached. A slight deviation from an exactly parallel alignment to the outer surface of the die casting machine is conceivable.
  • the arrangement of energy modules in the rows of the mounting frame must not be impaired.
  • a profile piece is a component with fixed dimensions.
  • the profile pieces are preferably elongated components made of a sufficiently strong material, for example a suitable metallic material such as iron, steel or the like.
  • the profile piece like the connecting pieces, must withstand the forces that occur during operation of the die casting machine. In addition, the profile pieces must be able to carry the load of the energy modules that are attached to them.
  • a profile piece preferably has a material thickness of 10-50 mm, particularly preferably 10-20 mm.
  • the depth of the profile piece i.e. the dimension perpendicular to the height and parallel to this outer surface of the die casting machine
  • the height of the profile piece is preferably 1000-2000 mm, particularly preferably 1500-1900 mm.
  • connecting pieces are connected to one another by connecting pieces or by energy modules, for example by screw-shaped connections.
  • the connection is preferably made at the ends of the profile pieces, ie directly at the end of the profile pieces or at least in the respective last quarter of the height of the profile pieces.
  • these connecting pieces correspond to the connecting pieces described above as fastening means, but preferably have a greater width so that conventional energy modules can be accommodated in the receiving frame.
  • these connecting pieces are made of a sufficiently strong material, for example a suitable metallic material such as iron, steel or the like.
  • Each connecting piece preferably has a material thickness of 10-50 mm, particularly preferably 10-20 mm.
  • each connecting piece ie the dimension perpendicular to the outer surface of the die casting machine to which the mounting frame is attached
  • the width of each connecting piece is preferably 100-300 mm, particularly preferably 200-270 mm.
  • the depth of the connecting piece is preferably 100-200 mm, particularly preferably 120-160 mm.
  • the connecting pieces can be T-shaped or designed as hollow cuboids.
  • At least one fastening means can form an upper or lower connecting piece of the adjacent row.
  • the fastening means extends not only from the outer surface of the die casting machine to the profile piece of the adjacent row of the mounting frame closest to the die casting machine, but also to the profile piece of the adjacent row of the mounting frame further away from the die casting machine.
  • the width of the corresponding fastening means / connecting piece is preferably 200-500 mm, particularly preferably 350-450 mm.
  • a connection between two profile pieces can be realized by an energy module instead of a connecting piece.
  • Each row comprises two profile pieces which are connected to one another to form a square, preferably rectangular interior.
  • Conventional energy modules or energy modules specially provided for this purpose can be arranged in this interior space.
  • the rows have means for arranging energy modules in their interior.
  • these means can be boreholes in the profile pieces for receiving screws, i.e. in this case the energy modules also have boreholes in their side surfaces which can receive a screw.
  • other means can also be provided on the profile pieces, for example carriers or rails extending into the interior of the row.
  • a mounting frame according to the invention has several rows, these are connected to one another.
  • the rows are connected either by connecting adjoining profile pieces to one another, for example by means of a helical connection.
  • rows that are adjacent to one another preferably have a common profile piece. In other words, two adjacent rows share a profile piece located between the rows.
  • Each of the adjacent rows is then formed by connecting pieces extending from the common profile piece and a further profile piece connected to these connecting pieces.
  • the rows in the receiving frame according to the invention are arranged offset from one another in depth (ie the dimension perpendicular to the height and parallel to the outer surface of the die casting machine to which the receiving frame is attached).
  • the connecting pieces can also be arranged offset to one another on the different sides of a common profile piece of rows that are adjacent to one another, for example by means of helical connections.
  • the rows are preferably offset from one another by an amount of 10-100 mm, preferably 30-70 mm.
  • a common profile piece between adjacent rows does not extend over the entire height of the adjacent rows.
  • the profile piece cannot be provided down to the lower end of the adjacent rows.
  • the interior space is expanded in the corresponding lower area, since the interior spaces of the adjacent rows are not separated from one another there, but rather merge into one another.
  • This enables the arrangement of energy modules in the receiving frame, which have a greater width than the width of a row of the receiving frame. It is also conceivable that several adjacent profile pieces are made shorter and thus provide an even larger common area of the interior.
  • not all rows of a receiving frame have to have the same height. It can preferably be provided that the row adjacent to the fastening means has a lower height than at least one further row.
  • one or more cover elements can be arranged on the receiving frame be.
  • This can be metal sheets or panels which cover part of the interior of the receiving frame or preferably an area to the side or below the receiving frame.
  • a cover element can preferably be arranged in a row on a lower connecting piece or laterally on a profile piece (preferably on a profile piece closing off the receiving frame).
  • Energy modules in the sense of the present invention are devices with which components of the die casting machine can be supplied with energy, for example in the form of electrical energy or in the form of a pressurized hydraulic medium, or with water, vacuum, compressed air or hot oil.
  • Such energy modules are conventionally known and available. They are basically box-shaped, have connections for supplying and discharging electrical current or hydraulic medium and, if necessary, operating elements such as switches, rotary knobs, etc.
  • the receiving frame according to the invention is provided for receiving known and available energy modules. However, it is of course also possible to provide specially developed energy modules in the mounting frame.
  • the energy modules preferably have means for fastening in the receiving frame according to the invention, such as bores for receiving and fastening screws. Examples of energy modules that can be used are electrical devices such as power distributors, transformers or rectifiers, or hydraulic devices such as modules for operating an ejector cylinder, for operating core pulling cylinders or booster cylinders, or for applying a vacuum.
  • At least one energy module is arranged in a row of at least one receiving frame.
  • a plurality of energy modules are required to operate a die casting machine, for example 5 to 15.
  • At least one energy module will be a device for operating hydraulic elements of the die casting machine.
  • energy modules for operating hydraulic elements of the die casting machine are particularly preferably arranged in a row of at least one receiving frame adjacent to the die casting machine. This is particularly advantageous due to the high weight of such energy modules and the hose connections to be provided.
  • the energy modules should be arranged as close as possible to the die casting machine.
  • an additional energy module should be arranged in a free area of an interior of the receiving frame that is arranged as close as possible to the die casting machine.
  • An interior space of a row further away from the die casting machine should only be equipped with energy modules when interior spaces arranged closer to the die casting machine are completely equipped. In this way, the number of required rows of the receiving frame can be kept as small as possible.
  • Fig. 1 is schematically shown a front view of a die casting machine from the prior art.
  • the die casting machine 1 comprises a (here by way of example fixed) clamping plate 3 and openings 2 in the clamping plate 2 for guide columns (not shown) for moving a movable clamping plate (not shown).
  • modules 4A for supplying the die casting machine with electrical energy
  • modules 4B for operating core pulls
  • modules 4C for cooling
  • modules 4D for operating a booster.
  • a platform with operating personnel on it is indicated schematically.
  • FIG. 2 a schematic view of a mounting frame 5 according to the invention fastened to a mounting plate 3 of a die casting machine 1 is shown.
  • openings 2 for guide columns for moving a movable clamping plate can be seen.
  • the mounting frame 5 in this embodiment consists of three rows 5H, 5H ', 5H ", which are formed by the profile pieces 5B, 5B', 5B" and 5B "'and the connecting pieces 5c, 5C', 5C", 5C "'and 5C” "are formed.
  • the inner row 5H is delimited by the profile pieces 5B and 5B ', which are connected to one another by the connecting pieces 5C and the energy module 4E (here a base block of a hydraulic module tower).
  • the fastening means 5A and 5A ′ via which the mounting frame 5 is connected to the clamping plate 3, are arranged on the profile piece 5B.
  • the fastening means 5A and 5A ' are connected to the mounting plate 3 and the profile piece 5B via screws (not shown).
  • a gap 5I (not visible here) is formed between the fastening means 5A and 5A ', which space can be used for the arrangement of hoses or cables and, in this embodiment, is closed towards the front with the aid of a cover element 5D (cover plate).
  • power modules 4B, 4D and 4E are provided in the inner row 5H.
  • This embodiment involves hydraulic modules, namely modules 4B for operating core pulls, modules 4D for operating booster compressors and a base block 4E for distributing hydraulic medium to the other hydraulic modules.
  • the energy modules 4B, 4D and 4E are on the profile pieces 5B and 5B 'of the inner row 5H fixed by means of screws (not shown).
  • a middle row 5H ' is delimited by the profile pieces 5B' and 5B "which are connected to one another by the connecting pieces 5C 'and 5C".
  • the inner row 5H and the middle row 5H 'thus have a common profile piece 5B'.
  • the connecting pieces 5C 'and 5C ′′ are attached to the profile piece 5B', offset slightly to the rear, by means of screws (not shown). As a result, the middle row 5H 'in the receiving frame 5 is offset with respect to the inner row 5H.
  • An outer row 5H “ is delimited by the profile pieces 5B” and 5B “', which are connected to one another by the connecting pieces 5C"' and 5C "".
  • the middle row 5H 'and the outer row 5H “thus have a common profile piece 5B".
  • the outer row 5H" is opposite the middle row in the mounting frame 5 5H 'arranged offset.
  • the area below the intermediate space 5I and the inner row 5H is additionally closed towards the front with a cover element (cover plate) 5D '.
  • FIG 3A a schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving frame 5 according to the invention with a row 5H is shown.
  • this simplest embodiment of the receiving frame 5 according to the invention there is only one row 5H, which is delimited by profile pieces 5B and 5B ', which in turn are connected to one another by connecting pieces 5C and 5C' via screws (not shown).
  • the fastening means 5A and 5A ' are arranged via screws (not shown) by means of which the mounting frame 5 can be connected to a mounting plate 3 (not shown here) with the formation of an intermediate space 5I.
  • FIG 3B a schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving frame 5 according to the invention with two rows 5H, 5H 'is shown.
  • this embodiment of the receiving frame 5 according to the invention there is an inner row 5H which is delimited by profile pieces 5B and 5B ', which in turn are connected to one another by connecting pieces 5C and 5C' via screws (not shown).
  • the fastening means 5A and 5A ' are arranged on the profile piece 5B via screws (not shown), by means of which the mounting frame 5 can be connected to a mounting plate 3 (not shown here) with the formation of a gap 5I.
  • the inner row 5H and the outer row 5H 'thus have a common profile piece 5B'.
  • the outer row 5H ' is arranged offset in relation to the inner row 5H in the receiving frame 5.
  • the outer row 5H ' is limited to the outside by the profile piece 5B ".
  • the connecting pieces 5C" and 5C "' are also attached to the profile piece 5B" by means of screws (not shown).
  • FIG 3C a schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving frame 5 according to the invention with three rows 5H, 5H ', 5H "is shown.
  • the connecting pieces 5C""and5C”"' are fastened to the profile pieces 5B" and 5B "'by means of screws (not shown)
  • the middle row 5H 'and the outer row 5H "thus also have a common profile piece 5B".
  • connection pieces 5C "" and 5C “"' are on the profile piece 5B "'somewhat to the rear compared to the connection pieces 5C" and 5C “' Attached in an offset manner by means of screws (not shown).
  • the middle row 5H 'in the receiving frame 5 is arranged offset with respect to the outer row 5H ′′.
  • FIG. 3D The embodiment shown differs from that in FIG Figure 3C embodiment shown in that the profile piece 5B ′′ is shortened and does not reach down to the connecting pieces 5C ′′ ′′ and 5C ′′ ′′ '. Below the intermediate pieces 5E and 5E ', the interiors of the middle and outer rows 5H', 5H "are thus combined and are suitable for accommodating larger energy modules.
  • FIG. 4 a schematic view of a further embodiment of a receiving frame 5 according to the invention is shown.
  • This embodiment is characterized in that the fastening means 5A is lengthened and additionally extends over the inner row 5H of the receiving frame 5.
  • the fastening means 5A here assumes the additional function of a connecting piece and is fastened to the profile piece 5B by means of screws (not shown).
  • rails 5F and 5F ' are also shown, which are used to accommodate energy modules. Otherwise the structure of this embodiment corresponds to that in FIG Fig. 2 structure shown.
  • Fig. 5 is a plan view of an embodiment of a receiving frame 5 according to the invention with offset rows 5H, 5H '.
  • X is preferably 10-100 mm, particularly preferably 30-70 mm.
  • the screws 5G, 5G ', 5G “and 5G”' are shown, with which the connecting pieces 5C and 5C "are connected to the profile pieces 5B, 5B 'and 5B".

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Druckgiessmaschine mit einem Aufnahmerahmen zur Aufnahme von Energiemodulen.The present invention relates to a die casting machine with a receiving frame for receiving energy modules.

Druckgiessmaschinen sind hinlänglich bekannt (vgl. z.B. Brunhuber, Praxis der Druckgussfertigung, Berlin, 3. Aufl. 1980 ). In einer Druckgussmaschine wird eine aus zwei Hälften bestehende Form unter hohem Druck geschlossen, geschmolzenes Metall (oder eine Metall-Legierung) wird in die geschlossene Form eingeführt, und nach Erkalten des Giessmaterials kann das fertige Druckgussteil durch Öffnung der Form entnommen werden. Die Formhälften sind an einer festen und einer beweglichen Aufspannplatte angeordnet, und das Schliessen der Form erfolgt durch entsprechende Bewegung der beweglichen Aufspannplatte auf Führungssäulen zur festen Aufspannplatte hin.Die casting machines are well known (cf. eg Brunhuber, Practice of Die Casting Production, Berlin, 3rd edition 1980 ). In a die casting machine, a mold consisting of two halves is closed under high pressure, molten metal (or a metal alloy) is introduced into the closed mold, and after the casting material has cooled down, the finished die casting can be removed by opening the mold. The mold halves are arranged on a fixed and a movable platen, and the mold is closed by moving the movable platen on guide columns towards the fixed platen.

Für den Betrieb der Giessform einer Druckgiessmaschine ist es erforderlich, dass Energiemodule an der Druckgiessmaschine bereitgestellt werden, um die entsprechenden Komponenten der Druckgiessmaschine mit elektrischer Energie oder Hydraulikmedium zu versorgen. Herkömmlicherweise werden diese Energiemodule in festgelegten freien Bereichen an der festen und/oder beweglichen Aufspannplatte angeordnet.For the operation of the casting mold of a die casting machine, it is necessary that energy modules are provided on the die casting machine in order to supply the corresponding components of the die casting machine with electrical energy or hydraulic medium. Conventionally, these energy modules are arranged in defined free areas on the fixed and / or movable platen.

In Fig. 1 ist schematisch eine Frontansicht einer Druckgiessmaschine aus dem Stand der Technik gezeigt. Die Druckgiessmaschine 1 umfasst eine (hier beispielhaft feste) Aufspannplatte 3 und Öffnungen 2 in der Aufspannplatte 2 für (nicht gezeigte) Führungssäulen zur Bewegung einer (nicht gezeigten) beweglichen Aufspannplatte. An den Seiten der Aufspannplatte 2 sind Module 4A zur Versorgung der Druckgiessmaschine mit elektrischer Energie, Module 4B zum Betreiben von Kernzügen, ein Modul 4C zur Kühlung und ein Modul 4D zum Betreiben eines Nachverdichters angeordnet.In Fig. 1 is schematically shown a front view of a die casting machine from the prior art. The die casting machine 1 comprises a (here by way of example fixed) clamping plate 3 and openings 2 in the clamping plate 2 for guide columns (not shown) for moving a movable clamping plate (not shown). On the sides of the clamping plate 2 are modules 4A for supplying the die casting machine with electrical energy, modules 4B for operating core pulls, and a module 4C for Cooling and a module 4D for operating a booster arranged.

Die für die Module verfügbaren Bereiche sind klein und können in der Regel nur für das entsprechende Modul, nicht aber für andere Energiemodule genutzt werden. Die Anordnung der Bereiche für die Energiemodule hängt von der Art der Druckgiessmaschine ab, d.h. von den an einer spezifischen Druckgiessmaschine verfügbaren Räumen. In Fig. 1 sind beispielsweise die Module 2C zur Versorgung der Druckgiessmaschine mit elektrischer Energie aufgrund ihrer Grösse nur sehr hoch anordenbar, weswegen sie für einen schematisch dargestellten Benutzer nur schwer zugänglich sind.The areas available for the modules are small and can usually only be used for the corresponding module, but not for other energy modules. The arrangement of the areas for the energy modules depends on the type of die casting machine, ie on the spaces available on a specific die casting machine. In Fig. 1 For example, the modules 2C for supplying the die casting machine with electrical energy can only be arranged very high due to their size, which is why they are difficult to access for a user shown schematically.

Ein Umbau einer herkömmlichen Druckgiessmaschine ist mit erheblichem Aufwand verbunden, da zusätzliche erforderliche Energiemodule wenn überhaupt nur in den wenigen verbliebenen freien Bereichen der Druckgiessmaschine angeordnet werden können. Ein Versetzen bereits vorhandener Energiemodule ist aufgrund der Platzproblematik und der bereits bestehenden Verkabelung bzw. Versorgung mit Schläuchen wenn überhaupt nur mit grossem Aufwand möglich.A conversion of a conventional die-casting machine is associated with considerable effort, since additional required energy modules, if at all, can only be arranged in the few remaining free areas of the die-casting machine. Relocating existing energy modules is only possible with great effort, if at all, due to the space problems and the existing cabling or supply with hoses.

Ein Umbau auf eine andere Maschinengrösse ist mit erheblichem Aufwand verbunden, da jede Maschinengrösse unterschiedliche Schnittstellen aufweist.A conversion to a different machine size is associated with considerable effort, since each machine size has different interfaces.

In der US-2001/0035277 A1 ist vorgeschlagen worden, mehrere Spritzgiesseinheiten über gemeinsame Energiemodule zu betreiben. Diese Lösung ist aber für voluminöse Druckgiessmaschinen offensichtlich ungeeignet, da sie enormen Platz beansprucht und zudem üblicherweise keine Vielzahl an Druckgiessmaschinen in ausreichender Nähe zueinander betrieben werden.In the US-2001/0035277 A1 it has been proposed to operate several injection molding units via common energy modules. However, this solution is obviously unsuitable for voluminous die casting machines, since it takes up enormous space and, moreover, usually no large number of die casting machines are operated in sufficient proximity to one another.

Es war die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Druckgiessmaschine bereitzustellen, die einen geringen Platzbedarf hat und auf einfache Weise umrüstbar ist.It was the object of the present invention to provide a die casting machine which requires little space and can be easily converted.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Druckgiessmaschine gemäss Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a die casting machine according to claim 1.

Im Detail betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung eine Druckgiessmaschine, umfassend mindestens einen Aufnahmerahmen für Energiemodule, wobei der Aufnahmerahmen aufweist:

  • Befestigungsmittel zur Befestigung des Aufnahmerahmens an der Druckgiessmaschine,
  • 1 bis 3 Reihen zur Aufnahme von Energiemodulen, wobei jede Reihe zwei Profilstücke umfasst, die, vorzugsweise an ihren Enden, durch jeweils ein Verbindungsstück oder ein Energiemodul unter Ausbildung eines viereckigen, vorzugsweise rechteckigen Innenraums miteinander verbunden sind, wobei die Reihen Mittel zur Anordnung von Energiemodulen in ihrem Innenraum aufweisen und, sofern mehrere Reihen vorhanden sind, miteinander verbunden sind, und,
wobei die Befestigungsmittel zur Befestigung des Aufnahmerahmens an der Druckgiessmaschine an einem eine Aussenfläche des Aufnahmerahmens bildenden Profilstück angeordnet sind und der Aufnahmerahmen über die Befestigungsmittel an der Druckgiessmaschine befestigt ist, vorzugsweise unter Ausbildung eines Zwischenraums zwischen der Druckgiessmaschine und der der Druckgiessmaschine benachbarten Reihe.In detail, the present invention relates to a die casting machine, comprising at least one mounting frame for energy modules, the mounting frame having:
  • Fastening means for fastening the mounting frame to the die casting machine,
  • 1 to 3 rows to accommodate energy modules, each row comprising two profile pieces, which are connected to one another, preferably at their ends, by a connecting piece or an energy module to form a square, preferably rectangular interior, the rows having means for arranging energy modules have in their interior and, if there are several rows, are connected to one another, and,
wherein the fastening means for fastening the mounting frame to the die casting machine are arranged on a profile piece forming an outer surface of the mounting frame and the mounting frame is fastened to the die casting machine via the fastening means, preferably with the formation of a space between the die casting machine and the row adjacent to the die casting machine.

Erfindungsgemäss bevorzugt handelt es sich bei der Druckgiessmaschine um eine Zwei-Platten-Druckgiessmaschine oder um eine Drei-Platten-Druckgiessmaschine.According to the invention, the die-casting machine is preferably a two-plate die-casting machine or a three-plate die-casting machine.

Die vorliegende Erfindung beruht auf dem Konzept, alle für die Druckgiessmaschine notwendigen Energiemodule in einem Aufnahmerahmen bereitzustellen, welcher an der Druckgiessmaschine angeordnet ist. Dies ermöglicht eine besonders platzsparende Anordnung der Energiemodule sowie eine sehr einfache Umrüstung der Druckgiessmaschine, sollten zusätzliche und/oder andere Energiemodule zur Verfügung zu stellen sein. Der für die Energiemodule erforderliche Platz wird optimal genutzt und so klein wie möglich gehalten. Mit anderen Worten wird der sogenannte "Fussabdruck" der Druckgiessmaschine optimiert.The present invention is based on the concept of providing all of the energy modules required for the die casting machine in a receiving frame which is arranged on the die casting machine. This enables a particularly space-saving arrangement of the energy modules and a very simple conversion of the die casting machine should additional and / or other energy modules have to be made available. The space required for the energy modules is used optimally and kept as small as possible. In other words, the so-called "footprint" of the die casting machine is optimized.

Der Aufnahmerahmen weist Befestigungsmittel auf, um an der Druckgiessmaschine befestigt zu werden. Vorzugsweise erfolgt die Befestigung des Aufnahmerahmens an einer Seitenfläche einer der Aufspannplatten der Druckgiessmaschine, beispielsweise an der festen oder beweglichen Aufspannplatte einer Druckgiessmaschine, vorzugsweise an einer Seitenfläche der beweglichen Aufspannplatte. Für den Fall der Bereitstellung mehrerer Aufnahmerahmen an einer Druckgiessmaschine können die Aufnahmerahmen sowohl an der festen als auch an der beweglichen Aufspannplatte angeordnet werden.The receiving frame has fastening means in order to be fastened to the die casting machine. The mounting frame is preferably fastened to a side surface of one of the clamping plates of the die casting machine, for example on the fixed or movable clamping plate of a die casting machine, preferably on a side surface of the movable clamping plate. In the event that several mounting frames are provided on a die casting machine, the mounting frames can be arranged both on the fixed and on the movable platen.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung sind Aufnahmerahmen auf beiden Seiten der Druckgiessmaschine symmetrisch angeordnet, vorzugsweise an beiden Seiten einer oder mehrerer Aufspannplatten einer Druckgiessmaschine.According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, mounting frames are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the die casting machine, preferably on both sides of one or more clamping plates of a die casting machine.

Üblicherweise befindet sich an einer Druckgiessmaschine ein Podest, auf welches das Bedienungspersonal beispielsweise über eine Treppe gelangen kann, um den Raum zu erreichen, in welchem die Formhälften angeordnet sind. Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung ist der mindestens eine Aufnahmerahmen an der Druckgiessmaschine an der Podesthöhe der Druckgiessmaschine ausgerichtet. Dadurch sind die im Aufnahmerahmen angeordneten Energiemodule für das Bedienungspersonal auf dem Podest gut zugänglich. Erfindungsgemäss besonders bevorzugt befindet sich das untere Ende des Aufnahmerahmens 10-50 mm, insbesondere bevorzugt 20-40 mm oberhalb des Bodens des Podests.Usually there is a pedestal on a die casting machine, to which the operating personnel can reach, for example via stairs, in order to reach the space in which the mold halves are arranged. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least one receiving frame on the die casting machine is at the platform height Aligned die casting machine. As a result, the energy modules arranged in the mounting frame are easily accessible to the operating personnel on the platform. According to the invention, the lower end of the receiving frame is particularly preferably 10-50 mm, particularly preferably 20-40 mm, above the floor of the pedestal.

Die Befestigungsmittel müssen so ausgelegt sein, dass sie den während des Betriebs der Druckgiessmaschine auftretenden Kräften standhalten und eine stabile Anordnung des Aufnahmerahmens an der Druckgiessmaschine in allen Betriebssituationen gewährleisten. Bei einer Druckgiessmaschine kann beispielsweise die Durchführung eines Notstopps erforderlich werden, bei welchem die bewegliche Aufspannplatte so schnell wie möglich vollständig angehalten werden muss. Die Befestigungsmittel müssen den hierbei auftretenden Kräften standhalten.The fastening means must be designed in such a way that they withstand the forces occurring during operation of the die casting machine and ensure a stable arrangement of the mounting frame on the die casting machine in all operating situations. In the case of a die-casting machine, it may be necessary, for example, to carry out an emergency stop in which the movable platen must be completely stopped as quickly as possible. The fasteners must be able to withstand the forces involved.

Gemäss der vorliegenden Erfindung kann es sich bei den Befestigungsmitteln um Verbindungsstücke aus einem ausreichend festen Werkstoff, beispielsweise einem geeigneten metallischen Werkstoff wie Eisen, Stahl oder dergleichen handeln. Das Verbindungsstück weist vorzugsweise eine Materialdicke von 10-50 mm, besonders bevorzugt 10-20 mm auf. Die Breite des Verbindungsstücks (d.h. die Dimension zwischen seitlichem Ende des Aufnahmerahmens und Aussenfläche der Druckgiessmaschine, an welcher der Aufnahmerahmen befestigt ist) ist vorzugsweise 100-200 mm, besonders bevorzugt 150 -180 mm. Die Tiefe des Verbindungsstücks (d.h. die Dimension senkrecht zur Höhe und parallel zu dieser Aussenfläche der Druckgiessmaschine) ist vorzugsweise 100-200 mm, besonders bevorzugt 120-160 mm. Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung können die Befestigungsmittel T-förmig oder als Hohlquader ausgestaltet sein. Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung weist der Aufnahmerahmen zwei Befestigungsmittel auf, welche im oberen beziehungsweise unteren Viertel, vorzugsweise an den Ecken, des seitlichen Endes der nachstehend beschriebenen, eine Aussenfläche des Aufnahmerahmens bildenden benachbarten Reihe des Aufnahmerahmens angeordnet sind und sich von der Reihe seitlich erstrecken.According to the present invention, the fastening means can be connecting pieces made of a sufficiently strong material, for example a suitable metallic material such as iron, steel or the like. The connecting piece preferably has a material thickness of 10-50 mm, particularly preferably 10-20 mm. The width of the connecting piece (ie the dimension between the lateral end of the mounting frame and the outer surface of the die casting machine to which the mounting frame is attached) is preferably 100-200 mm, particularly preferably 150-180 mm. The depth of the connecting piece (ie the dimension perpendicular to the height and parallel to this outer surface of the die casting machine) is preferably 100-200 mm, particularly preferably 120-160 mm. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fastening means can be T-shaped or designed as a hollow cuboid. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting frame has two fastening means, which are arranged in the upper or lower quarter, preferably at the corners, of the lateral end of the adjacent row of mounting frames, which is described below and forms an outer surface of the mounting frame, and which extend laterally from the row extend.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung erfolgt die Befestigung des Aufnahmerahmens an der Druckgiessmaschine unter Ausbildung eines Zwischenraums zwischen der Druckgiessmaschine und der der Druckgiessmaschine benachbarten Reihe. Da die Befestigungsmittel eine vorstehend beschriebene Breite aufweisen, liegt der Aufnahmerahmen bei dieser Ausführungsform nicht direkt an der Seitenfläche der Druckgiessmaschine an, sondern es ist ein Zwischenraum zwischen Druckgiessmaschine und Aufnahmerahmen ausgebildet. Dieser Zwischenraum kann beispielsweise zur Anordnung von Schläuchen oder Kabeln verwendet werden.According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting frame is fastened to the die casting machine with the formation of an intermediate space between the die casting machine and the row adjacent to the die casting machine. Since the fastening means have a width as described above, the receiving frame in this embodiment does not lie directly on the side surface of the die casting machine, but an intermediate space is formed between the die casting machine and the receiving frame. This space can be used, for example, to arrange hoses or cables.

Der erfindungsgemässe Aufnahmerahmen ist modular aufgebaut. Er umfasst 1 bis 3 Reihen zur Aufnahme von Energiemodulen.The receiving frame according to the invention has a modular structure. It comprises 1 to 3 rows to accommodate energy modules.

Gemäss der vorliegenden Erfindung umfasst jede Reihe zwei Profilstücke, die, vorzugsweise an ihren Enden, durch jeweils ein Verbindungsstück oder ein Energiemodul unter Ausbildung eines viereckigen, vorzugsweise rechteckigen Innenraums miteinander verbunden sind. Die Profilstücke bilden die seitliche Begrenzung der Reihen und sind im an der Druckgiessmaschine verbauten Zustand vorzugsweise parallel zur Ebene der Aussenfläche der Druckgiessmaschine, an welcher der Aufnahmerahmen befestigt ist, angeordnet. Eine leichte Abweichung von einer exakt parallelen Ausrichtung zur Aussenfläche der Druckgiessmaschine ist denkbar. Die Anordnung von Energiemodulen in den Reihen des Aufnahmerahmens darf aber nicht beeinträchtigt werden.According to the present invention, each row comprises two profile pieces which, preferably at their ends, are connected to one another by a connecting piece or an energy module to form a square, preferably rectangular interior. The profile pieces form the lateral delimitation of the rows and, when installed on the die casting machine, are preferably arranged parallel to the plane of the outer surface of the die casting machine to which the mounting frame is attached. A slight deviation from an exactly parallel alignment to the outer surface of the die casting machine is conceivable. The arrangement of energy modules in the rows of the mounting frame must not be impaired.

Gemäss der vorliegenden Erfindung ist ein Profilstück ein Bauteil mit festgelegten Dimensionen. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich bei den Profilstücken um langgestreckte Bauteile aus einem ausreichend festen Werkstoff, beispielsweise einem geeigneten metallischen Werkstoff wie Eisen, Stahl oder dergleichen. Das Profilstück muss analog zu den Verbindungsstücken den beim Betrieb der Druckgiessmaschine auftretenden Kräften standhalten. Zudem müssen die Profilstücke die Last der Energiemodule tragen können, die an ihnen befestigt werden.According to the present invention, a profile piece is a component with fixed dimensions. The profile pieces are preferably elongated components made of a sufficiently strong material, for example a suitable metallic material such as iron, steel or the like. The profile piece, like the connecting pieces, must withstand the forces that occur during operation of the die casting machine. In addition, the profile pieces must be able to carry the load of the energy modules that are attached to them.

Ein Profilstück weist vorzugsweise eine Materialdicke von 10-50 mm, besonders bevorzugt 10-20 mm auf. Die Tiefe des Profilstücks (d.h. die Dimension senkrecht zur Höhe und parallel zu dieser Aussenfläche der Druckgiessmaschine) ist vorzugsweise 100-300 mm, besonders bevorzugt 150-200 mm. Die Höhe des Profilstücks (d.h. die Dimension parallel zur Höhe dieser Aussenfläche der Druckgiessmaschine) ist vorzugsweise 1000-2000 mm, besonders bevorzugt 1500-1900 mm.A profile piece preferably has a material thickness of 10-50 mm, particularly preferably 10-20 mm. The depth of the profile piece (i.e. the dimension perpendicular to the height and parallel to this outer surface of the die casting machine) is preferably 100-300 mm, particularly preferably 150-200 mm. The height of the profile piece (i.e. the dimension parallel to the height of this outer surface of the die casting machine) is preferably 1000-2000 mm, particularly preferably 1500-1900 mm.

Beim erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmen sind jeweils zwei Profilstücke miteinander durch Verbindungsstücke oder durch Energiemodule verbunden, beispielsweise durch schraubenförmige Verbindungen. Vorzugsweise erfolgt die Verbindung an den Enden der Profilstücke, d.h. direkt am Ende der Profilstücke oder zumindest im jeweiligen letzten Viertel der Höhe der Profilstücke. Diese Verbindungsstücke entsprechen von ihrem Aufbau her den als Befestigungsmittel vorstehend beschriebenen Verbindungsstücken, weisen aber vorzugsweise eine grössere Breite auf, damit herkömmliche Energiemodule im Aufnahmerahmen aufgenommen werden können. Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung sind diese Verbindungsstücke aus einem ausreichend festen Werkstoff, beispielsweise einem geeigneten metallischen Werkstoff wie Eisen, Stahl oder dergleichen gefertigt. Jedes Verbindungsstück weist vorzugsweise eine Materialdicke von 10-50 mm, besonders bevorzugt 10-20 mm auf. Die Breite jedes Verbindungsstücks (d.h. die Dimension senkrecht zur Aussenfläche der Druckgiessmaschine, an welcher der Aufnahmerahmen befestigt ist) ist vorzugsweise 100-300 mm, besonders bevorzugt 200 -270 mm. Die Tiefe des Verbindungsstücks (d.h. die Dimension senkrecht zur Höhe und parallel zu dieser Aussenfläche der Druckgiessmaschine) ist vorzugsweise 100-200 mm, besonders bevorzugt 120-160 mm. Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung können die Verbindungsstücke T-förmig oder als Hohlquader ausgestaltet sein.In the mounting frame according to the invention, two profile pieces are connected to one another by connecting pieces or by energy modules, for example by screw-shaped connections. The connection is preferably made at the ends of the profile pieces, ie directly at the end of the profile pieces or at least in the respective last quarter of the height of the profile pieces. In terms of their structure, these connecting pieces correspond to the connecting pieces described above as fastening means, but preferably have a greater width so that conventional energy modules can be accommodated in the receiving frame. According to a preferred embodiment of the present According to the invention, these connecting pieces are made of a sufficiently strong material, for example a suitable metallic material such as iron, steel or the like. Each connecting piece preferably has a material thickness of 10-50 mm, particularly preferably 10-20 mm. The width of each connecting piece (ie the dimension perpendicular to the outer surface of the die casting machine to which the mounting frame is attached) is preferably 100-300 mm, particularly preferably 200-270 mm. The depth of the connecting piece (ie the dimension perpendicular to the height and parallel to this outer surface of the die casting machine) is preferably 100-200 mm, particularly preferably 120-160 mm. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the connecting pieces can be T-shaped or designed as hollow cuboids.

Gemäss einer alternativen Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann mindestens ein Befestigungsmittel ein oberes oder unteres Verbindungsstück der benachbarten Reihe bilden. Mit anderen Worten erstreckt sich bei dieser Ausführungsform das Befestigungsmittel nicht nur von der Aussenfläche der Druckgiessmaschine bis zum zur Druckgiessmaschine nächstgelegenen Profilstück der benachbarten Reihe des Aufnahmerahmens, sondern bis zu von der Druckgiessmaschine entfernteren Profilstück der benachbarten Reihe des Aufnahmerahmens. In diesem Fall beträgt die Breite des entsprechenden Befestigungsmittels/Verbindungsstücks vorzugsweise 200-500 mm, besonders bevorzugt 350 -450 mm.According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, at least one fastening means can form an upper or lower connecting piece of the adjacent row. In other words, in this embodiment the fastening means extends not only from the outer surface of the die casting machine to the profile piece of the adjacent row of the mounting frame closest to the die casting machine, but also to the profile piece of the adjacent row of the mounting frame further away from the die casting machine. In this case, the width of the corresponding fastening means / connecting piece is preferably 200-500 mm, particularly preferably 350-450 mm.

Gemäss einer alternativen Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung kann eine Verbindung zwischen zwei Profilstücken statt durch ein Verbindungsstück durch ein Energiemodul realisiert sein.According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, a connection between two profile pieces can be realized by an energy module instead of a connecting piece.

Jede Reihe umfasst zwei Profilstücke, welche unter Ausbildung eines viereckigen, vorzugsweise rechteckigen Innenraums miteinander verbunden sind. In diesen Innenraum können herkömmliche oder speziell für diesen Zweck bereitgestellte Energiemodule angeordnet werden. Hierfür weisen die Reihen Mittel zur Anordnung von Energiemodulen in ihrem Innenraum auf. Beispielsweise kann es sich bei diesen Mitteln um Bohrlöcher in den Profilstücken zur Aufnahme von Schrauben handeln, d.h. die Energiemodule weisen in diesem Fall ebenfalls in ihren Seitenflächen Bohrlöcher auf, welche eine Schraube aufnehmen können. Alternativ können auch andere Mittel an den Profilstücken vorgesehen sein, beispielweise sich in den Innenraum der Reihe erstreckende Träger oder Schienen.Each row comprises two profile pieces which are connected to one another to form a square, preferably rectangular interior. Conventional energy modules or energy modules specially provided for this purpose can be arranged in this interior space. For this purpose, the rows have means for arranging energy modules in their interior. For example, these means can be boreholes in the profile pieces for receiving screws, i.e. in this case the energy modules also have boreholes in their side surfaces which can receive a screw. Alternatively, other means can also be provided on the profile pieces, for example carriers or rails extending into the interior of the row.

Weist ein erfindungsgemässer Aufnahmerahmen mehrere Reihen auf, so sind diese miteinander verbunden. Gemäss dieser Ausführungsform erfolgt die Verbindung der Reihen entweder durch eine Verbindung aneinander grenzender Profilstücke miteinander, beispielsweise durch eine schraubenförmige Verbindung. Vorzugsweise weisen aber zueinander benachbarte Reihen ein gemeinsames Profilstück auf. Mit anderen Worten teilen sich zwei benachbarte Reihen ein zwischen den Reihen befindliches Profilstück. Jede der benachbarten Reihen wird dann durch sich von dem gemeinsamen Profilstück erstreckende Verbindungsstücke und je ein weiteres, mit diesen Verbindungsstücken verbundenes, Profilstück gebildet.If a mounting frame according to the invention has several rows, these are connected to one another. According to this embodiment, the rows are connected either by connecting adjoining profile pieces to one another, for example by means of a helical connection. However, rows that are adjacent to one another preferably have a common profile piece. In other words, two adjacent rows share a profile piece located between the rows. Each of the adjacent rows is then formed by connecting pieces extending from the common profile piece and a further profile piece connected to these connecting pieces.

Gemäss einer weiteren Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung sind die Reihen im erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmen in der Tiefe (d.h. die Dimension senkrecht zur Höhe und parallel zur Aussenfläche der Druckgiessmaschine, an welcher der Aufnahmerahmen befestigt ist) zueinander versetzt angeordnet. Dies bedeutet, dass die Kanten der Verbindungsstücke zueinander benachbarter Reihen zueinander versetzt sind. Dies kann beispielsweise dadurch realisiert werden, dass zwei aneinander grenzende Profilstücke zueinander versetzt verbunden werden, beispielsweise schraubenförmig. Alternativ und bevorzugt können auch die Verbindungsstücke an den verschiedenen Seiten eines gemeinsamen Profilstücks zueinander benachbarter Reihen versetzt zueinander angeordnet werden, beispielsweise durch schraubenförmige Verbindungen. Erfindungsgemäss bevorzugt sind bei dieser Ausführungsform die Reihen um einen Betrag von 10-100 mm, vorzugsweise 30-70 mm zueinander versetzt.According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the rows in the receiving frame according to the invention are arranged offset from one another in depth (ie the dimension perpendicular to the height and parallel to the outer surface of the die casting machine to which the receiving frame is attached). This means that the edges of the connecting pieces of mutually adjacent rows are offset from one another. This can be, for example can be realized in that two adjoining profile pieces are connected offset to one another, for example in a helical manner. Alternatively and preferably, the connecting pieces can also be arranged offset to one another on the different sides of a common profile piece of rows that are adjacent to one another, for example by means of helical connections. According to the invention, in this embodiment the rows are preferably offset from one another by an amount of 10-100 mm, preferably 30-70 mm.

Gemäss einer weiteren Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass ein gemeinsames Profilstück zwischen benachbarten Reihen sich nicht über die gesamte Höhe der benachbarten Reihen erstreckt. Beispielsweise kann das Profilstück nicht bis zum unteren Ende der benachbarten Reihen hinab bereitgestellt sein. Dadurch wird der Innenraum im entsprechenden unteren Bereich erweitert, da die Innenräume der benachbarten Reihen dort nicht voneinander getrennt sind, sondern vielmehr ineinander übergehen. Dies ermöglicht die Anordnung von Energiemodulen im Aufnahmerahmen, welche eine grössere Breite aufweisen als die Breite einer Reihe des Aufnahmerahmens. Es ist auch denkbar, dass mehrere benachbarte Profilstücke analog kürzer ausgebildet sind und somit einen noch grösseren gemeinsamen Bereich des Innenraums bereitstellen.According to a further embodiment of the present invention it is provided that a common profile piece between adjacent rows does not extend over the entire height of the adjacent rows. For example, the profile piece cannot be provided down to the lower end of the adjacent rows. As a result, the interior space is expanded in the corresponding lower area, since the interior spaces of the adjacent rows are not separated from one another there, but rather merge into one another. This enables the arrangement of energy modules in the receiving frame, which have a greater width than the width of a row of the receiving frame. It is also conceivable that several adjacent profile pieces are made shorter and thus provide an even larger common area of the interior.

Gemäss einer weiteren Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung müssen nicht alle Reihen eines Aufnahmerahmens die gleiche Höhe aufweisen. Vorzugsweise kann vorgesehen sein, dass die zu den Befestigungsmitteln benachbarte Reihe eine geringere Höhe aufweist als mindestens eine weitere Reihe.According to a further embodiment of the present invention, not all rows of a receiving frame have to have the same height. It can preferably be provided that the row adjacent to the fastening means has a lower height than at least one further row.

Gemäss einer weiteren Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung können an dem Aufnahmerahmen ein oder mehrere Abdeckelemente angeordnet sein. Es kann sich hierbei um Bleche beziehungsweise Blenden handeln, welche einen Teil des Innenraums des Aufnahmerahmes oder vorzugsweise einen Bereich seitlich oder unterhalb des Aufnahmerahmens abdecken. Vorzugsweise kann ein Abdeckelement an einem unteren Verbindungsstück oder seitlich an einem Profilstück (vorzugsweise an einem den Aufnahmerahmen abschliessenden Profilstück) einer Reihe angeordnet sein. Diese Abdeckelemente dienen zum Schutz und sollen beispielsweise verhindern, dass Bedienungspersonal unter oder seitlich am Aufnahmerahmen vorbei zu Bereichen der Druckgiessmaschine gelangt, wo ein Aufenthalt während des Betriebs der Druckgiessmaschine mit Gefahren verbunden ist.According to a further embodiment of the present invention, one or more cover elements can be arranged on the receiving frame be. This can be metal sheets or panels which cover part of the interior of the receiving frame or preferably an area to the side or below the receiving frame. A cover element can preferably be arranged in a row on a lower connecting piece or laterally on a profile piece (preferably on a profile piece closing off the receiving frame). These cover elements serve for protection and are intended, for example, to prevent operating personnel from getting under or to the side of the mounting frame to areas of the die casting machine where staying during operation of the die casting machine is associated with dangers.

Energiemodule im Sinn der vorliegenden Erfindung sind Geräte, mit welchen Komponenten der Druckgiessmaschine mit Energie versorgt werden können, beispielsweise in Form elektrischer Energie oder in Form eines unter Drucks stehenden Hydraulikmediums, oder mit Wasser, Vakuum, Druckluft, oder heissem Öl. Derartige Energiemodule sind herkömmlich bekannt und verfügbar. Sie sind grundsätzlich kastenförmig, weisen Anschlüsse zur Zu- und Ableitung von elektrischem Strom beziehungsweise Hydraulikmedium und gegebenenfalls Bedienelemente wie Schalter, Drehknöpfe etc. auf. Der erfindungsgemässe Aufnahmerahmen ist zur Aufnahme bekannter und verfügbarer Energiemodule vorgesehen. Es ist aber selbstverständlich auch möglich, speziell entwickelte Energiemodule im Aufnahmerahmen bereitzustellen. Die Energiemodule weisen Vorzugsweise Mittel zur Befestigung im erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmen auf, wie Bohrungen zur Aufnahme und Befestigung von Schrauben. Beispiele einsetzbarer Energiemodule sind elektrische Geräte wie Stromverteilter, Transformatoren oder Gleichrichter, oder hydraulische Geräte wie Module zum Betreiben eines Ausstosszylinders, zum Betreiben von Kernzugzylindern oder Nachverdichterzylindern, oder zum Anlegen von Vakuum.Energy modules in the sense of the present invention are devices with which components of the die casting machine can be supplied with energy, for example in the form of electrical energy or in the form of a pressurized hydraulic medium, or with water, vacuum, compressed air or hot oil. Such energy modules are conventionally known and available. They are basically box-shaped, have connections for supplying and discharging electrical current or hydraulic medium and, if necessary, operating elements such as switches, rotary knobs, etc. The receiving frame according to the invention is provided for receiving known and available energy modules. However, it is of course also possible to provide specially developed energy modules in the mounting frame. The energy modules preferably have means for fastening in the receiving frame according to the invention, such as bores for receiving and fastening screws. Examples of energy modules that can be used are electrical devices such as power distributors, transformers or rectifiers, or hydraulic devices such as modules for operating an ejector cylinder, for operating core pulling cylinders or booster cylinders, or for applying a vacuum.

Erfindungsgemäss ist mindestens ein Energiemodul in einer Reihe mindestens eines Aufnahmerahmens angeordnet. In der Regel sind zum Betrieb einer Druckgiessmaschine jedoch eine Mehrzahl an Energiemodulen erforderlich, beispielsweise 5 bis 15.According to the invention, at least one energy module is arranged in a row of at least one receiving frame. As a rule, however, a plurality of energy modules are required to operate a die casting machine, for example 5 to 15.

In der Regel wird mindestens ein Energiemodul ein Gerät zum Betreiben hydraulischer Elemente der Druckgiessmaschine sein. Erfindungsgemäss besonders bevorzugt sind Energiemodule zum Betreiben hydraulischer Elemente der Druckgiessmaschine in einer zur Druckgiessmaschine benachbarten Reihe mindestens eines Aufnahmerahmens angeordnet. Dies ist aufgrund des hohen Eigengewichts derartiger Energiemodule und der bereitzustellenden Schlauchverbindungen besonders vorteilhaft.As a rule, at least one energy module will be a device for operating hydraulic elements of the die casting machine. According to the invention, energy modules for operating hydraulic elements of the die casting machine are particularly preferably arranged in a row of at least one receiving frame adjacent to the die casting machine. This is particularly advantageous due to the high weight of such energy modules and the hose connections to be provided.

Um die Druckgiessmaschine möglichst platzsparend auszugestalten, d.h. ihren "Fussabdruck" zu optimieren, sollten die Energiemodule so nahe wie möglich zur Druckgiessmaschine angeordnet sein. Mit anderen Worten sollte ein zusätzliches Energiemodul in einem freien Bereich eines möglichst nahe zur Druckgiessmaschine angeordneten Innenraum des Aufnahmerahmes angeordnet werden. Ein Innenraum einer weiter von der Druckgiessmaschine entfernteren Reihe sollte erst mit Energiemodulen bestückt werden, wenn näher zur Druckgiessmaschine angeordnete Innenräume vollständig bestückt sind. Auf diese Weise kann die Zahl an erforderlichen Reihen des Aufnahmerahmens so klein wie möglich gehalten werden.In order to make the die casting machine as space-saving as possible, i.e. to optimize its "footprint", the energy modules should be arranged as close as possible to the die casting machine. In other words, an additional energy module should be arranged in a free area of an interior of the receiving frame that is arranged as close as possible to the die casting machine. An interior space of a row further away from the die casting machine should only be equipped with energy modules when interior spaces arranged closer to the die casting machine are completely equipped. In this way, the number of required rows of the receiving frame can be kept as small as possible.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand von nicht einschränkenden Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Frontansicht einer Druckgiessmaschine aus dem Stand der Technik
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eine schematische Ansicht eines an einer Aufspannplatte einer Druckgiessmaschine befestigten erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens
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Eine schematische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens mit einer Reihe
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Eine schematische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens mit zwei Reihen
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Eine schematische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens mit drei Reihen
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Eine schematische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens mit drei Reihen und einem verkürzten Profilstück
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Eine schematische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens mit verlängertem Befestigungsmittel
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eine Draufsicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens mit versetzten Reihen
The present invention is explained in more detail below with reference to non-restrictive drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
a front view of a die casting machine from the prior art
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a schematic view of a mounting frame according to the invention fastened to a mounting plate of a die casting machine
Figure 3A
A schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving frame according to the invention with a row
Figure 3B
A schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving frame according to the invention with two rows
Figure 3C
A schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving frame according to the invention with three rows
Figure 3D
A schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving frame according to the invention with three rows and a shortened profile piece
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A schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving frame according to the invention with an extended fastening means
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a plan view of an embodiment of a receiving frame according to the invention with staggered rows

In den Zeichnungen bezeichnen gleiche Bezugszeichen gleiche Bauteile.In the drawings, the same reference symbols denote the same components.

In Fig. 1 ist schematisch eine Frontansicht einer Druckgiessmaschine aus dem Stand der Technik gezeigt. Die Druckgiessmaschine 1 umfasst eine (hier beispielhaft feste) Aufspannplatte 3 und Öffnungen 2 in der Aufspannplatte 2 für (nicht gezeigte) Führungssäulen zur Bewegung einer (nicht gezeigten) beweglichen Aufspannplatte. An den Seiten der Aufspannplatte 2 sind Module 4A zur Versorgung der Druckgiessmaschine mit elektrischer Energie, Module 4B zum Betreiben von Kernzügen, ein Modul 4C zur Kühlung und ein Modul 4D zum Betreiben eines Nachverdichters angeordnet. Schematisch angedeutet ist ein Podest mit darauf befindlichem Bedienungspersonal.In Fig. 1 is schematically shown a front view of a die casting machine from the prior art. The die casting machine 1 comprises a (here by way of example fixed) clamping plate 3 and openings 2 in the clamping plate 2 for guide columns (not shown) for moving a movable clamping plate (not shown). On the sides of the clamping plate 2 are modules 4A for supplying the die casting machine with electrical energy, modules 4B for operating core pulls, a module 4C for cooling and a module 4D for operating a booster. A platform with operating personnel on it is indicated schematically.

In Fig. 2 ist eine schematische Ansicht eines an einer Aufspannplatte 3 einer Druckgiessmaschine 1 befestigten erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens 5 gezeigt. In der Aufspannplatte sind Öffnungen 2 für Führungssäulen zum Bewegen einer beweglichen Aufspannplatte erkennbar.In Fig. 2 a schematic view of a mounting frame 5 according to the invention fastened to a mounting plate 3 of a die casting machine 1 is shown. In the clamping plate, openings 2 for guide columns for moving a movable clamping plate can be seen.

Der Aufnahmerahmen 5 besteht bei dieser Ausführungsform aus drei Reihen 5H, 5H', 5H", welche durch die Profilstücke 5B, 5B', 5B" und 5B"' sowie die Verbindungsstücke 5c, 5C', 5C", 5C"' und 5C"" gebildet werden.The mounting frame 5 in this embodiment consists of three rows 5H, 5H ', 5H ", which are formed by the profile pieces 5B, 5B', 5B" and 5B "'and the connecting pieces 5c, 5C', 5C", 5C "'and 5C" "are formed.

Die innere Reihe 5H wird durch die Profilstücke 5B und 5B' begrenzt, welche durch das Verbindungsstücke 5C und das Energiemodul 4E (hier ein Basisblock eines Hydraulikmodulturms) miteinander verbunden sind. An dem Profilstück 5B sind die Befestigungsmittel 5A und 5A' angeordnet, über welche der Aufnahmerahmen 5 mit der Aufspannplatte 3 verbunden ist. Die Befestigungsmittel 5A und 5A' sind über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben mit der Aufspannplatte 3 und dem Profilstück 5B verbunden.The inner row 5H is delimited by the profile pieces 5B and 5B ', which are connected to one another by the connecting pieces 5C and the energy module 4E (here a base block of a hydraulic module tower). The fastening means 5A and 5A ′, via which the mounting frame 5 is connected to the clamping plate 3, are arranged on the profile piece 5B. The fastening means 5A and 5A 'are connected to the mounting plate 3 and the profile piece 5B via screws (not shown).

Zwischen den Befestigungsmitteln 5A und 5A' ist ein (hier nicht erkennbarer) Zwischenraum 5I ausgebildet, der zur Anordnung von Schläuchen oder Kabeln verwendet werden kann und bei dieser Ausführungsform mit Hilfe eines Abdeckelements 5D (Abdeckblech) nach vorne hin verschlossen ist.A gap 5I (not visible here) is formed between the fastening means 5A and 5A ', which space can be used for the arrangement of hoses or cables and, in this embodiment, is closed towards the front with the aid of a cover element 5D (cover plate).

In der inneren Reihe 5H sind Energiemodule 4B, 4D und 4E bereitgestellt. Es handelt sich bei dieser Ausführungsform um Hydraulikmodule, nämlich Module 4B zum Betreiben von Kernzügen, Module 4D zum Betreiben von Nachverdichtern sowie einen Basisblock 4E zum Verteilen von Hydraulikmedium auf die anderen Hydraulikmodule. Die Energiemodule 4B, 4D und 4E sind an den Profilstücken 5B und 5B' der inneren Reihe 5H mit Hilfe von (nicht gezeigten) Schrauben befestigt.In the inner row 5H, power modules 4B, 4D and 4E are provided. This embodiment involves hydraulic modules, namely modules 4B for operating core pulls, modules 4D for operating booster compressors and a base block 4E for distributing hydraulic medium to the other hydraulic modules. The energy modules 4B, 4D and 4E are on the profile pieces 5B and 5B 'of the inner row 5H fixed by means of screws (not shown).

Eine mittlere Reihe 5H' wird durch die Profilstücke 5B' und 5B" begrenzt, welche durch die Verbindungsstücke 5C' und 5C" miteinander verbunden sind. Die innere Reihe 5H und die mittlere Reihe 5H' weisen somit ein gemeinsames Profilstück 5B' auf. Die Verbindungsstücke 5C' und 5C" sind am Profilstück 5B' etwas nach hinten versetzt über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben befestigt. Dadurch ist im Aufnahmerahmen 5 die mittlere Reihe 5H' gegenüber der inneren Reihe 5H versetzt angeordnet.A middle row 5H 'is delimited by the profile pieces 5B' and 5B "which are connected to one another by the connecting pieces 5C 'and 5C". The inner row 5H and the middle row 5H 'thus have a common profile piece 5B'. The connecting pieces 5C 'and 5C ″ are attached to the profile piece 5B', offset slightly to the rear, by means of screws (not shown). As a result, the middle row 5H 'in the receiving frame 5 is offset with respect to the inner row 5H.

Eine äussere Reihe 5H" wird durch die Profilstücke 5B" und 5B"' begrenzt, welche durch die Verbindungsstücke 5C"' und 5C"" miteinander verbunden sind. Die mittlere Reihe 5H' und die äussere Reihe 5H" weisen somit ein gemeinsames Profilstück 5B" auf. Die Verbindungsstücke 5C"' und 5C"" sind am Profilstück 5B" im Vergleich zu den Verbindungsstücken 5C' und 5C" etwas nach hinten versetzt über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben befestigt. Dadurch ist im Aufnahmerahmen 5 die äussere Reihe 5H" gegenüber der mittleren Reihe 5H' versetzt angeordnet.An outer row 5H "is delimited by the profile pieces 5B" and 5B "', which are connected to one another by the connecting pieces 5C"' and 5C "". The middle row 5H 'and the outer row 5H "thus have a common profile piece 5B". The connecting pieces 5C "'and 5C" "are attached to the profile piece 5B" in comparison to the connecting pieces 5C' and 5C "with screws (not shown). As a result, the outer row 5H" is opposite the middle row in the mounting frame 5 5H 'arranged offset.

Der Bereich unterhalb des Zwischenraums 5I und der inneren Reihe 5H ist bei dieser Ausführungsform zusätzlich mit einem Abdeckelement (Abdeckblech) 5D' nach vorne hin geschlossen.In this embodiment, the area below the intermediate space 5I and the inner row 5H is additionally closed towards the front with a cover element (cover plate) 5D '.

In Fig. 3A ist eine schematische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens 5 mit einer Reihe 5H gezeigt. Bei dieser einfachsten Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens 5 ist lediglich eine Reihe 5H vorhanden, welche durch Profilstücke 5B und 5B' begrenzt ist, die ihrerseits durch die Verbindungsstücke 5C und 5C' über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben miteinander verbunden sind. An dem Profilstück 5B sind die Befestigungsmittel 5A und 5A' über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben angeordnet, über welche der Aufnahmerahmen 5 mit einer (hier nicht gezeigten) Aufspannplatte 3 unter Ausbildung eines Zwischenraums 5I verbunden werden kann.In Figure 3A a schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving frame 5 according to the invention with a row 5H is shown. In this simplest embodiment of the receiving frame 5 according to the invention, there is only one row 5H, which is delimited by profile pieces 5B and 5B ', which in turn are connected to one another by connecting pieces 5C and 5C' via screws (not shown). On the profile piece 5B the fastening means 5A and 5A 'are arranged via screws (not shown) by means of which the mounting frame 5 can be connected to a mounting plate 3 (not shown here) with the formation of an intermediate space 5I.

In Fig. 3B ist eine schematische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens 5 mit zwei Reihen 5H, 5H' gezeigt. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens 5 ist eine innere Reihe 5H vorhanden, welche durch Profilstücke 5B und 5B' begrenzt ist, die ihrerseits durch die Verbindungsstücke 5C und 5C' über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben miteinander verbunden sind. An dem Profilstück 5B sind die Befestigungsmittel 5A und 5A' über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben angeordnet, über welche der Aufnahmerahmen 5 mit einer (hier nicht gezeigten) Aufspannplatte 3 unter Ausbildung eines Zwischenraums 5I verbunden werden kann.In Figure 3B a schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving frame 5 according to the invention with two rows 5H, 5H 'is shown. In this embodiment of the receiving frame 5 according to the invention, there is an inner row 5H which is delimited by profile pieces 5B and 5B ', which in turn are connected to one another by connecting pieces 5C and 5C' via screws (not shown). The fastening means 5A and 5A 'are arranged on the profile piece 5B via screws (not shown), by means of which the mounting frame 5 can be connected to a mounting plate 3 (not shown here) with the formation of a gap 5I.

An dem Profilstück 5B' sind weiterhin Verbindungsstücke 5C" und 5C"' über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben befestigt. Die innere Reihe 5H und die äussere Reihe 5H' weisen somit ein gemeinsames Profilstück 5B' auf. Die Verbindungsstücke 5C" und 5C"' sind am Profilstück 5B' im Vergleich zu den Verbindungsstücken 5C und 5C' etwas nach hinten versetzt über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben befestigt. Dadurch ist im Aufnahmerahmen 5 die äussere Reihe 5H' gegenüber der inneren Reihe 5H versetzt angeordnet. Die äussere Reihe 5H' wird durch das Profilstück 5B" nach aussen begrenzt. An dem Profilstück 5B" sind die Verbindungsstücke 5C" und 5C"' ebenfalls über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben befestigt.Connecting pieces 5C "and 5C" 'are also attached to the profile piece 5B' by means of screws (not shown). The inner row 5H and the outer row 5H 'thus have a common profile piece 5B'. The connecting pieces 5C "and 5C" 'are attached to the profile piece 5B' in comparison to the connecting pieces 5C and 5C 'by means of screws (not shown), offset backwards a little. As a result, the outer row 5H 'is arranged offset in relation to the inner row 5H in the receiving frame 5. The outer row 5H 'is limited to the outside by the profile piece 5B ". The connecting pieces 5C" and 5C "' are also attached to the profile piece 5B" by means of screws (not shown).

In Fig. 3C ist eine schematische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens 5 mit drei Reihen 5H, 5H', 5H" gezeigt. Gegenüber der Ausführungsform gemäss Fig. 3B ist eine zusätzliche Reihe 5H" bereitgestellt, welche auf analoge Weise durch zusätzliche Verbindungsstücke 5C"" und 5C"" sowie das zusätzliche Profilstück 5B"' gebildet wird. Die Verbindungsstücke 5C"" und 5C""' sind über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben an den Profilstücken 5B" und 5B"' befestigt. Die mittlere Reihe 5H' und die äussere Reihe 5H" weisen somit ebenfalls ein gemeinsames Profilstück 5B" auf. Die Verbindungsstücke 5C"" und 5C""' sind am Profilstück 5B'' im Vergleich zu den Verbindungsstücken 5C" und 5C"' etwas nach hinten versetzt über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben befestigt. Dadurch ist im Aufnahmerahmen 5 die mittlere Reihe 5H' gegenüber der äusseren Reihe 5H" versetzt angeordnet. Die äussere Reihe 5H" wird durch das Profilstück 5B"' nach aussen begrenzt.In Figure 3C a schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving frame 5 according to the invention with three rows 5H, 5H ', 5H "is shown. Compared to the embodiment according to FIG Figure 3B an additional row 5H "is provided, which on analog Way is formed by additional connecting pieces 5C "" and 5C "" and the additional profile piece 5B "'. The connecting pieces 5C""and5C""' are fastened to the profile pieces 5B" and 5B "'by means of screws (not shown) The middle row 5H 'and the outer row 5H "thus also have a common profile piece 5B". The connection pieces 5C "" and 5C ""' are on the profile piece 5B "'somewhat to the rear compared to the connection pieces 5C" and 5C "' Attached in an offset manner by means of screws (not shown). As a result, the middle row 5H 'in the receiving frame 5 is arranged offset with respect to the outer row 5H ″. The outer row 5H "is limited to the outside by the profile piece 5B"'.

Die in Fig. 3D gezeigte Ausführungsform unterscheidet sich von der in Fig. 3C gezeigten Ausführungsform dahingehend, dass das Profilstück 5B" verkürzt ist und nicht bis zu den Verbindungsstücken 5C"' und 5C""' hinabreicht. Unterhalb der Zwischenstücke 5E und 5E' sind somit die Innenräume der mittleren und äusseren Reihe 5H', 5H" vereinigt und zur Aufnahme grösserer Energiemodule geeignet.In the Figure 3D The embodiment shown differs from that in FIG Figure 3C embodiment shown in that the profile piece 5B ″ is shortened and does not reach down to the connecting pieces 5C ″ ″ and 5C ″ ″ '. Below the intermediate pieces 5E and 5E ', the interiors of the middle and outer rows 5H', 5H "are thus combined and are suitable for accommodating larger energy modules.

In Fig. 4 ist eine schematische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens 5 gezeigt. Diese Ausführungsform ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Befestigungsmittel 5A verlängert ist und sich zusätzlich über die innere Reihe 5H des Aufnahmerahmens 5 erstreckt. Das Befestigungsmittel 5A nimmt hier die zusätzliche Funktion eines Verbindungsstücks ein und ist am Profilstück 5B über (nicht gezeigte) Schrauben befestigt. In Fig. 4 sind zusätzlich Schienen 5F und 5F' gezeigt, welche zur Aufnahme von Energiemodulen dienen. Ansonsten entspricht der Aufbau dieser Ausführungsform dem in Fig. 2 gezeigten Aufbau.In Fig. 4 a schematic view of a further embodiment of a receiving frame 5 according to the invention is shown. This embodiment is characterized in that the fastening means 5A is lengthened and additionally extends over the inner row 5H of the receiving frame 5. The fastening means 5A here assumes the additional function of a connecting piece and is fastened to the profile piece 5B by means of screws (not shown). In Fig. 4 rails 5F and 5F 'are also shown, which are used to accommodate energy modules. Otherwise the structure of this embodiment corresponds to that in FIG Fig. 2 structure shown.

Fig. 5 ist eine Draufsicht auf eine Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Aufnahmerahmens 5 mit versetzten Reihen 5H, 5H'. Analog zu den Fig. 2 bis 4 sind die Verbindungsstücke 5C und 5C" am Profilstück 5B' versetzt zueinander befestigt, und zwar um den Abstand X. X beträgt vorzugsweise 10-100 mm, besonders bevorzugt 30-70 mm. In Fig. 5 sind die Schrauben 5G, 5G', 5G" und 5G"' gezeigt, mit denen die Verbindungsstücke 5C und 5C" mit den Profilstücken 5B, 5B' und 5B" verbunden sind. Fig. 5 is a plan view of an embodiment of a receiving frame 5 according to the invention with offset rows 5H, 5H '. Analogous to the Figs. 2 to 4 the connecting pieces 5C and 5C "are attached to the profile piece 5B 'offset from one another, namely by the distance X. X is preferably 10-100 mm, particularly preferably 30-70 mm. In Fig. 5 the screws 5G, 5G ', 5G "and 5G"' are shown, with which the connecting pieces 5C and 5C "are connected to the profile pieces 5B, 5B 'and 5B".

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  1. A die casting machine (1) comprising at least one receiving frame (5) for energy modules (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F), said receiving frame (5) having:
    - Fastening means (5A, 5A') for fastening the receiving frame (5) to the die casting machine (1),
    - 1 to 3 rows 5H, 5H', 5H'' for receiving energy modules (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F), each row 5H, 5H', 5H" comprising two profile pieces (5B, 5B', 5B", 5B"') which, preferably at their ends, are connected to each other by a connecting piece (5C, 5C', 5C'', 5C''', 5C'''', 5C''''') or an energy module (4E), under formation of a quadrangular, preferably rectangular, inner space,
    the rows (5H, 5H', 5H'') having means for arranging energy modules (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F) in their internal space and, if there are several rows (5H, 5H', 5H''), being connected to one another, and,
    wherein the fastening means (5A, 5A') for fastening the receiving frame (5) to the die casting machine (1) are arranged on a profile piece (5B) forming an outer surface of the receiving frame (5), and the receiving frame (5) is fastened to the die casting machine (1) via the fastening means (5A, 5A'), preferably under formation of an intermediate space (51) between the die casting machine (1) and the row adjacent to the die casting machine (1).
  2. Die casting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving frame (5) comprises two fastening means (5A, 5A') which are arranged in the upper and lower quarter, respectively, preferably at the corners, of the lateral end of the adjacent row (5H) and extend laterally from the row (5H).
  3. Die casting machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rows (5H, 5H', 5H'') in the receiving frame (5) are arranged offset in depth relative to one another.
  4. Die casting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that rows (5H, 5H', 5H") adjacent to one another have a common profile piece (5B, 5B").
  5. Die casting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that at least one fastening means (5A, 5A') forms an upper or lower connecting piece of the adjacent row (5H, 5H', 5H").
  6. Die casting machine according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that a common profile piece (5B") between adjacent rows (5H, 5H', 5H") does not extend over the entire height of the adjacent rows (5H, 5H', 5H").
  7. Die casting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the row (5H) adjacent to the fastening means (5A, 5A') has a lower height than at least one further row (5H', 5H'').
  8. Die casting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that one or more cover elements 5D, 5D', 5D") can be arranged on the receiving frame (5), preferably on a lower connecting piece (5C, 5C', 5C'', 5C''', 5C"", 5C""') of a row (5H, 5H', 5H'').
  9. Die casting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the at least one receiving frame (5) is arranged on a side surface of a plate (3) of the die casting machine (1), preferably on a side surface of the movable plate.
  10. Die casting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that receiving frames (5) are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the die casting machine (1), preferably on both sides of one or more plates (3) of the die casting machine (1).
  11. Die casting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the arrangement of the at least one receiving frame (5) on the die casting machine (1) is aligned with the platform height of the die casting machine (1) .
  12. Die casting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that at least one energy module (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F) is arranged in a row (5H, 5H', 5H'') of the at least one receiving frame (5).
  13. Die casting machine according to claim 12, characterized in that the at least one energy module (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F) is a device for operating hydraulic elements of the die casting machine (1) and is arranged in a row (5H) of the at least one receiving frame (5) adjacent to the die casting machine (1).
  14. Die casting machine according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that each energy module (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F) is arranged in a row (5H, 5H', 5H'') of the at least one receiving frame (5) as close as possible to the die casting machine (1).
  15. Die casting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that it is a two-platen die casting machine or a three-platen die casting machine.
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