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1.

MATERIAL FOR STAINLESS STEEL MOLDING, STAINLESS STEEL MOLDING MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING STAINLESS STEEL MOLDING MATERIAL

      
Application Number JP2025026479
Publication Number 2026/028951
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-07-25
Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kasamatsu Motoka
  • Hagisawa Takehito

Abstract

Provided is a molding material excellent in balance between strength and toughness. The present invention relates to a stainless steel molding material: that has a composition containing, in terms of mass%, 0.070% or less of C, 0.30% or less of Si, 1.0% or less of Mn, 0.040% or less of P, 0.030% or less of S, 14.0-17.5% of Cr, 3.0-6.0% of Ni, 0.01-0.10% of V, 0.100% or less of N, 0.03-0.10% of Mo, 2.5-5.0% of Cu, and 0.15-0.45% of Nb, with the remainder consisting of inevitable impurities and Fe; and that satisfies formula (1). (1): Nieq ≥ 0.923Creq − 8.537

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
  • B22F 1/00 - Metallic powderTreatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
  • B22F 1/07 - Metallic powder characterised by particles having a nanoscale microstructure
  • B22F 10/25 - Direct deposition of metal particles, e.g. direct metal deposition [DMD] or laser engineered net shaping [LENS]
  • B22F 10/38 - Process control to achieve specific product aspects, e.g. surface smoothness, density, porosity or hollow structures
  • B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys
  • C21D 9/00 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor
  • C22C 38/50 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with titanium or zirconium

2.

FILM TRANSPORT MACHINE, FILM TRANSPORT METHOD, AND FILM MANUFACTURING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025018079
Publication Number 2026/023219
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-19
Publication Date 2026-01-29
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sawada, Tomoki

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a film transport machine or the like be can provided that appropriately feeds a film by suppressing drooping of the leading end of the film even if the film is thin. The film transport machine according to the present disclosure comprises a feed mechanism (70) including: film transport bases (720, 730) that are capable of moving between a retracted position and a transporting position and on which a film is placed; and an airflow generation device (80) that generates an airflow along the surfaces of the film transport bases. The airflow generation device (80) is configured so as to cause an airflow to flow along the surfaces of the film transport bases by generating the airflow toward the surfaces of the film transport bases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively
  • B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
  • B29C 48/355 - Conveyors for extruded articles
  • B29C 55/08 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets uniaxial, e.g. oblique transverse to the direction of feed
  • B29C 55/16 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial simultaneously
  • B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains

3.

FILM TRANSPORT MACHINE, FILM TRANSPORT METHOD, AND FILM MANUFACTURING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025005826
Publication Number 2026/023133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-20
Publication Date 2026-01-29
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sawada, Tomoki
  • Kimura, Shun

Abstract

The present invention can provide a film transport machine and the like that feed a film safely and efficiently. The film transport machine feeds a film (83) from an upstream side toward a downstream side. The film transport machine comprises a feed mechanism (70) including attraction-type conveyors (711), (731) that can move between a retracted position and a transporting position and, at the transporting position, feed a film to the downstream side while attracting the film. The attraction-type conveyors feed the film while attracting the film to the surfaces of the attraction-type conveyors by means of a negative pressure or an electrostatic force. The film transport machine may be provided between a longitudinal extension region and a lateral extension region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively
  • B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
  • B29C 48/355 - Conveyors for extruded articles
  • B29C 55/08 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets uniaxial, e.g. oblique transverse to the direction of feed
  • B29C 55/16 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial simultaneously
  • B65H 5/00 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines
  • B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains
  • B65H 5/22 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by air-blast or suction device
  • B65H 19/10 - Changing the web roll in unwinding mechanisms or in connection with unwinding operations
  • B65H 23/02 - Registering, tensioning, smoothing, or guiding webs transversely

4.

REACTOR

      
Application Number JP2025010112
Publication Number 2026/013991
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-17
Publication Date 2026-01-15
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueda, Naoki
  • Furuki, Kenichi
  • Nakamura, Satoru
  • Inoue, Shigeki

Abstract

A reactor according to the present invention comprises: a body extending from one end side to the other end side; a plurality of reaction furnaces each of which is a cylindrical hole provided so that a raw material can pass from the one end side to the other end side of the body; a connection part which is a passage for connecting adjacent two of the reaction furnaces so that the raw material can pass through; screws each of which is rotatably supported on the one end side and on the other end side of the corresponding reaction furnace to convey the raw material; a drive part for driving the screws on the one end side; a temperature control part for heating the body; a fixing supporting part for fixing and supporting the body on an installation surface on the one end side; and a movable supporting part for supporting the body on the installation surface on the other end side so that the body is displaceable in the direction in which the body extends.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F27B 9/14 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the path of the charge during treatmentFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the means by which the charge is moved during treatment

5.

REACTION DEVICE AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD FOR REACTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025017180
Publication Number 2026/014039
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-12
Publication Date 2026-01-15
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Seo, Kotaro
  • Furuki, Kenichi
  • Taira, Toshiya
  • Harawaki, Mutsushi

Abstract

This reaction device is provided with a cylinder (101), a temperature regulating unit (320), a heater unit (360), a sensor unit (350), and a control unit. The heater unit has heaters (111U), (111D), (111R), and (111L) provided on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the cylinder (101). The sensor unit (350) has sensors provided on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the cylinder (101). The temperature regulating unit (320) performs feedback control so that the measured temperatures of the sensors become set temperatures. The output control unit limits a feedback output of an upper temperature regulator (321) when the temperature difference between the upper sensor and the lower sensor exceeds a threshold temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 19/20 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside in the form of helices, e.g. screw reactors
  • B01F 27/724 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with helices or sections of helices with a single helix closely surrounded by a casing
  • B01F 35/90 - Heating or cooling systems
  • B01F 35/213 - Measuring of the properties of the mixtures, e.g. temperature, density or colour
  • B01F 35/221 - Control or regulation of operational parameters, e.g. level of material in the mixer, temperature or pressure

6.

REACTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF REACTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025017182
Publication Number 2026/014040
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-12
Publication Date 2026-01-15
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Seo, Kotaro
  • Furuki, Kenichi
  • Taira, Toshiya
  • Harawaki, Mutsushi

Abstract

This reaction device comprises a cylinder (101), a temperature regulation unit (320), a heater unit (360), a sensor unit (350), and a controller. The heater unit has heaters (111U), (111D), (111R), (111L) provided on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the cylinder (101). The sensor unit (350) comprises sensors provided on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the cylinder (101). The temperature regulation unit (320) carries out feedback control such that measured temperatures from the sensors each reach a set temperature. If the temperature difference between the upper sensor and the lower sensor has exceeded a threshold temperature, the set temperatures of a lower temperature regulator, a right temperature regulator, and a left temperature regulator are changed on the basis of the measured temperature from the lower sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 19/20 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside in the form of helices, e.g. screw reactors
  • B01F 27/724 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with helices or sections of helices with a single helix closely surrounded by a casing
  • B01F 35/90 - Heating or cooling systems
  • B01F 35/213 - Measuring of the properties of the mixtures, e.g. temperature, density or colour
  • B01F 35/221 - Control or regulation of operational parameters, e.g. level of material in the mixer, temperature or pressure

7.

PRODUCTION DEVICE, PRODUCTION SYSTEM, AND PRODUCTION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025013985
Publication Number 2026/004297
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-08
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukushi, Yusuke
  • Kobayashi, Masaki
  • Ochiiwa, Takashi
  • Muto, Atsutoshi

Abstract

The present invention provides a production device, a production system, and a production method which enable an improvement in productivity. A production device according to the present disclosure comprises a support mechanism that supports a workpiece and a pair of welding mechanisms that perform a welding process on the workpiece, wherein the workpiece has a processing target that is temporarily fixed, and the pair of welding mechanisms are configured to perform a coordinated operation in which the welding process is performed simultaneously and in the same direction with respect to a front surface and a rear surface of the temporarily fixed member. A production method according to the present disclosure uses a pair of welding mechanisms to perform, with respect to a workpiece that has a processing target which is temporarily fixed, a coordinated operation in which a welding process is performed simultaneously and in the same direction with respect to a front surface and a rear surface of the processing target.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 9/12 - Automatic feeding or moving of electrodes or work for spot or seam welding or cutting
  • B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
  • B23K 26/082 - Scanning systems, i.e. devices involving movement of the laser beam relative to the laser head
  • B23K 31/00 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups

8.

OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE JUNCTION SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE JUNCTION SUBSTRATE

      
Application Number JP2025016618
Publication Number 2025/263130
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-02
Publication Date 2025-12-26
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maruko, Takuya
  • Iwata, Hirokazu

Abstract

Provided is an optical waveguide junction substrate which enables suppression of the occurrence of cracks and the like even when heated. An optical waveguide junction substrate (1) according to an aspect of the present disclosure comprises: a support substrate (10); and a functional substrate (20) that is joined to a junction surface (12) of the support substrate (10) and that is composed of a material identical to that of the support substrate (10). A metal diffusion region (11) in which a metal element is diffused is formed on the junction surface (12) side of the support substrate (10). The refractive index of the support substrate (10) in the metal diffusion region (11) is lower than the refractive index of the functional substrate (20). Light is reflected on the junction surface (12) of the support substrate (10) and the functional substrate (20) to thereby be guided in the functional substrate (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/12 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings of the optical waveguide type of the integrated circuit kind
  • G02B 6/122 - Basic optical elements, e.g. light-guiding paths
  • G02B 6/125 - Bends, branchings or intersections
  • G02B 6/134 - Integrated optical circuits characterised by the manufacturing method by substitution by dopant atoms

9.

ANALYSIS METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2025002631
Publication Number 2025/253688
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-28
Publication Date 2025-12-11
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okimoto, Tasuku
  • Furokawa, Mikio
  • Sano, Yuichiro

Abstract

Provided is, inter alia, an analysis method with which it is possible to reduce time and labor for obtaining a size of a granule. According to this analysis method, a computer acquires an image obtained by imaging a plurality of granules, derives the size of each granule included in the image on the basis of the acquired image, and outputs information on the derived size of each granule.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 15/0227 - Investigating particle size or size distribution by optical means using imagingInvestigating particle size or size distribution by optical means using holography
  • G01B 11/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness
  • G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume

10.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025014881
Publication Number 2025/253784
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-16
Publication Date 2025-12-11
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Furokawa, Mikio
  • Ookubo, Takuya

Abstract

The present invention involves: acquiring inquiry information regarding a molding machine from a user; and acquiring answer support information contributing to an answer to the inquiry by using the acquired inquiry information and a language model based on a database which stores information regarding the molding machine.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

CONTINUOUS PRESS-MOLDING APPARATUS, MOLDED ARTICLE, AND CONTINUOUS PRESS-MOLDING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025018771
Publication Number 2025/253948
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-23
Publication Date 2025-12-11
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tashiro, Akira
  • Iwamoto, Takuya
  • Nishimura, Taiichi
  • Terayama, Ryota
  • Suzuki, Tsuyoshi
  • Nakakura, Takuya
  • Hayashi, Yuta

Abstract

The present invention provides a pressing apparatus or the like capable of suppressing damage to a press-molding target sheet material during press-molding. A continuous press-molding apparatus (1) comprises: a shaping mold (20) provided with an upper shaping mold (21) having a first upper press face which includes one of a recessed shape and a projection shape that fits the recessed shape and with a lower shaping mold (22) having a first lower press face which includes the other of the recessed shape and the projection shape; a positioning mold (30) provided with an upper positioning mold (31) having a second upper press face corresponding to the first upper press face and with a lower positioning mold (32) having a second lower press face corresponding to the first lower press face; and a conveyance device (50) that conveys a press-molding target sheet material M. In the continuous press-molding apparatus, mold clamping of the positioning mold and mold clamping of the shaping mold are continuously performed in the stated order.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 53/28 - Corrugating of plates or sheets transverse to direction of feed
  • B29C 43/44 - Compression means for making articles of indefinite length

12.

CYLINDER CLEANING DEVICE AND CYLINDER CLEANING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025005842
Publication Number 2025/243628
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-20
Publication Date 2025-11-27
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Koiwa, Tetsuya
  • Sumida, Katsumi
  • Fujita, Yasufumi
  • Mikami, Sachio

Abstract

A cylinder cleaning device (100) according to one embodiment comprises: a metal pipe (120) that is linearly extended in the axial direction of a cylinder (11) and is connected to a grinder (110); and a support part (130) that is disposed outside the opening end of the cylinder (11) and slidably supports the metal pipe (120). When cleaning the inner surface of the cylinder (11), the metal pipe is moved in the longitudinal direction outside the cylinder (11), and the grinder (110) driven inside the cylinder (11) is moved in the axial direction of the cylinder (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/27 - CleaningPurgingAvoiding contamination
  • B29C 48/40 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders using two or more parallel screws, e.g. twin screw extruders

13.

MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2025007860
Publication Number 2025/238988
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-05
Publication Date 2025-11-20
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hiraki, Takumasa
  • Hanayama, Kazuhiro

Abstract

A monitoring system according to the present disclosure comprises: a first injection molding machine installed in a first area; a first management device installed in the first area together with the first injection molding machine; and a monitoring device. The first management device has: a first acquisition unit that acquires molding conditions and measurement data of a first molded product, which is a molded product molded by the first injection molding machine; a first determination unit that determines the quality of the first molded product from the measurement data of the first molded product; and a first communication unit that transmits the molding conditions, the measurement data, and the quality determination result of the first molded product to a storage area managed on a network. The monitoring device receives the molding conditions, the measurement data, and the quality determination result of the first molded product stored in the storage area via the network, and causes a monitor to display the molding conditions, the measurement data, and the quality determination result.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

14.

DEVICE FOR ROTATING ROTOR AND METHOD FOR ROTATING ROTOR

      
Application Number JP2024042874
Publication Number 2025/225072
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-04
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hiramatsu Seiya
  • Hihara Keita
  • Fukushi Yusuke
  • Kitamura Yoshisato

Abstract

Provided is a device (100) for rotating a rotor while maintaining a sealed space. Provided is the device (100) comprising: a rotor that is provided with a rotating shaft (101) and an extending portion (102) extending from the rotating shaft (101), wherein the rotating shaft (101) is supported by a bearing, and N (N is a natural number) ferromagnetic bodies (103) are arranged on the extending portion (102) at equal intervals around a first circle having a predetermined radius; a stator in which a plurality of electromagnetic coils (104), the number of which is other than N, are arranged at equal intervals around a second circle having the same radius as the predetermined radius at the same center as the center of the first circle; and a wall formed of a non-magnetic body disposed between the rotor and the stator. The device (100) rotates the rotor by sequentially energizing the plurality of electromagnetic coils (104).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 21/24 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets axially facing the armatures, e.g. hub-type cycle dynamos
  • H02K 1/2795 - Rotors axially facing stators the rotor consisting of two or more circumferentially positioned magnets

15.

ECR PLASMA CVD DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025008003
Publication Number 2025/187748
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-05
Publication Date 2025-09-11
Owner
  • THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
  • JSW AFTY CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Toramaru, Masamitsu
  • Jin, Yoshito
  • Nakata, Masao
  • Torii, Hironori
  • Mori, Koichi

Abstract

The present invention avoids re-adsorption of a reaction product in self-cleaning of an ECR plasma CVD device. This ECR plasma CVD device comprises: a plasma generation chamber (102) that generates plasma by ECR; a reaction chamber (101) that is connected to the plasma generation chamber (102); a gas introduction pipe (107) that introduces a raw material gas into the reaction chamber (101); an exhaust port (108) that is provided on the reaction chamber (101) side and that discharges from the inside of the reaction chamber (101) and the inside of the plasma generation chamber (102); and an exhaust pipe (201) that is provided on the plasma generation chamber (102) side and that discharges from the inside of the reaction chamber (101) and the inside of the plasma generation chamber (102).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 16/44 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating
  • C23C 16/42 - Silicides
  • C23C 16/511 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges using microwave discharges
  • H01L 21/31 - Treatment of semiconductor bodies using processes or apparatus not provided for in groups to form insulating layers thereon, e.g. for masking or by using photolithographic techniquesAfter-treatment of these layersSelection of materials for these layers
  • H01L 21/318 - Inorganic layers composed of nitrides
  • H05H 1/46 - Generating plasma using applied electromagnetic fields, e.g. high frequency or microwave energy

16.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTIFICIAL CRYSTAL, APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING ARTIFICIAL CRYSTAL, AND ARTIFICIAL CRYSTAL

      
Application Number JP2025000544
Publication Number 2025/169662
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-09
Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Onodera, Takeshi

Abstract

The present invention improves the quality of an artificial crystal. Lasca (fragments of crystal) (11), a plurality of seed crystals (13), and a solution (14) are housed in a pressure vessel (2) of an apparatus (1) for manufacturing an artificial crystal, and an artificial crystal is grown on each of the plurality of seed crystals (13). The plurality of seed crystals (13) in the pressure vessel (2) comprise a first group that is composed of a plurality of seed crystals (13a), and a second group that is positioned below the first group and is composed of a plurality of seed crystals (13b). Each of the plurality of seed crystals (13a) is disposed in the pressure vessel (2) so as to be perpendicular to the axial direction of the pressure vessel (2). Each of the plurality of seed crystals (13b) is disposed in the pressure vessel (2) so as to be parallel to the axial direction of the pressure vessel (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C30B 7/10 - Single-crystal growth from solutions using solvents which are liquid at normal temperature, e.g. aqueous solutions by application of pressure, e.g. hydrothermal processes
  • C30B 29/18 - Quartz

17.

HAFNIUM OXIDE FILM MODIFICATION METHOD AND NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024031233
Publication Number 2025/158700
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-30
Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Imamura Hiroaki
  • Jin Yoshito

Abstract

The present invention provides a hafnium oxide film modification method and the like capable of crystallizing (modifying) the film into an orthorhombic-phase (o-phase)-dominant ferroelectric hafnium oxide (film). The hafnium oxide film modification method comprises: a film formation step (S11) of forming an amorphous hafnium oxide film on a silicon substrate; and a crystallization step (S12) of irradiating the amorphous hafnium oxide film with pulsed laser light having a wavelength in the ultraviolet range so that the amorphous hafnium oxide film is modified into an o-phase-dominant hafnium oxide film and aggregation of the o-phase-dominant hafnium oxide film is prevented.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/316 - Inorganic layers composed of oxides or glassy oxides or oxide-based glass

18.

QUALITY ESTIMATION METHOD, QUALITY ESTIMATION DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024036215
Publication Number 2025/120992
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-10
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokota, Takumi
  • Saeki, Akihiko
  • Akagi, Takashi

Abstract

According to the present invention: time-series physical quantity data related to the operation of an injection molding machine is acquired, the physical quantity data being obtainable in an injection molding step of a molded article by using the injection molding machine; the acquired physical quantity data is stored in a storage unit for each shot; quality data indicating the quality of the molded article obtained by injection molding when the acquired physical quantity data is acquired is stored in association with the physical quantity data; the quality of the molded article is calculated on the basis of physical quantity data acquired during estimation of the quality of the molded article and the stored physical quantity data and quality data in the storage unit; and prescribed processing is executed when the quality of the molded article becomes lower than prescribed quality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing

19.

DATA COLLECTION METHOD, DATA COLLECTION DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024036214
Publication Number 2025/120991
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-10
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokota, Takumi
  • Saeki, Akihiko
  • Akagi, Takashi

Abstract

According to the present invention: time-series physical quantity data related to the operation of an injection molding machine is acquired, the physical quantity data being obtainable in an injection molding step of a molded article by using the injection molding machine; and the physical quantity data acquired over a plurality of injection molding cycles is stored in a storage unit in association with a character string reflecting a molding condition set in the injection molding machine and a collection period of the physical quantity data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

20.

RESIN SHEET STRETCHING METHOD AND STRETCHING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024035492
Publication Number 2025/084156
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-03
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kushizaki, Yoshiyuki
  • Sadakane, Teppei
  • Nakamura, Motoi

Abstract

Provided are a resin sheet stretching method and stretching device capable of obtaining a resin film having a uniform thickness more efficiently. The resin sheet stretching device according to an embodiment of the present application comprises: rollers that are arranged in a stretching region for stretching a polyethylene resin sheet in a conveyance direction; rollers that are arranged in a relaxation region for relaxing, in a direction opposite to the conveyance direction, the resin sheet stretched in the stretching region; and a control unit that controls the speed difference between the circumferential speed of each of the rollers and the circumferential speed of an adjacent one of the rollers so as to relax the resin sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/06 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets uniaxial, e.g. oblique parallel with the direction of feed
  • B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
  • B29L 7/00 - Flat articles, e.g. films or sheets

21.

MOLDING METHOD AND MOLDING SYSTEM FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER SHEETS

      
Application Number JP2024035493
Publication Number 2025/084157
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-03
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kushizaki, Yoshiyuki
  • Kawakami, Takayuki
  • Imanishi, Hideaki

Abstract

The present invention provides a molding method and a molding system that, when a liquid crystal polymer is used as a raw material and an extrusion molding die is used for molding sheets, allows molding of liquid crystal polymer sheets having a consistent shape. The molding system for liquid crystal polymer sheets according to the present embodiment has: an extrusion device 1 which has a screw provided therein and is for heating and melting a liquid crystal polymer; and an extrusion molding die 2 for extruding the liquid crystal polymer heated and melted by the extrusion device 1 into a sheet shape. The molding system further includes a lip heater embedded in a lip part of the extrusion molding die 2. When a liquid crystal polymer sheet 100 is formed, the temperature difference at the lip part of the extrusion molding die 2 is set to 5°C or less

IPC Classes  ?

22.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024024163
Publication Number 2025/079305
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-04
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Hirano, Takayuki

Abstract

To provide an information processing method and the like with which it is possible to improve worker motivation. In the information processing method, a process is implemented by computer to acquire identification information on a plurality of workers who perform work related to a molding machine and work information related to the work performed by each worker, to rank the plurality of workers on the basis of the acquired work information on the plurality of workers, and to provide a ranking result to the plurality of workers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

23.

SCREW FOR TWIN-SHAFT NON-MESHING EXTRUDER AND TWIN-SHAFT NON-MESHING EXTRUDER

      
Application Number JP2024014918
Publication Number 2025/069520
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-15
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ohara, Hiroki
  • Ishikawa, Makoto
  • Ushio, Takeshi

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a screw 14 has an upper-stage-side screw portion 31 and a lower-stage-side screw portion 32 having different flight cross-sectional shapes, and a curvature radius of the flight cross-sectional shape of the lower-stage-side screw portion 32 is larger than a curvature radius of the flight cross-sectional shape of the upper-stage-side screw portion 31.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/59 - Screws characterised by details of the thread, i.e. the shape of a single thread of the material-feeding screw
  • B29B 7/46 - MixingKneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary with more than one shaft
  • B29B 7/58 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 48/40 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders using two or more parallel screws, e.g. twin screw extruders
  • B29C 48/56 - Screws having grooves or cavities other than the thread or the channel

24.

EXTRUSION DEVICE, TREATMENT SYSTEM, AND TREATMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024014767
Publication Number 2025/062716
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-12
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Umeda Mitsuhide
  • Ishiguro Ryo
  • Shigematsu Tomoko
  • Fukuda Mizuka

Abstract

An extrusion device (11) includes a cylinder (100), a screw (121), a decomposition treatment area (130), an irradiating device (140), and a delivery port (160). The cylinder (100) has a receiving section (110) that receives an object of treatment from the outside. The screw (121) is rotatably accommodated in the cylinder (100) and conveys the object of treatment received from the receiving section (110) to a downstream side while rotating the object of treatment. The decomposition treatment area (130) is a space set up in the cylinder (100). The irradiating device (140) irradiates the object of treatment with microwaves in the decomposition treatment area (130). The delivery port (160) is a flow path on which the object of treatment, which has been conveyed downstream after being irradiated with microwaves, is delivered out of the cylinder (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/275 - Recovery or reuse of energy or materials
  • B29B 7/42 - MixingKneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary with single shaft with screw or helix
  • B29B 7/82 - Heating or cooling
  • B29C 48/80 - Thermal treatment of the extrusion moulding material or of preformed parts or layers, e.g. by heating or cooling at the plasticising zone, e.g. by heating cylinders
  • B29C 48/82 - Cooling
  • B29C 48/255 - Flow control means, e.g. valves
  • B29C 48/395 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders
  • C08J 11/12 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by dry-heat treatment only

25.

INJECTION DEVICE, PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024014766
Publication Number 2025/062715
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-12
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Umeda Mitsuhide
  • Ishiguro Ryo
  • Shigematsu Tomoko
  • Fukuda Mizuka

Abstract

An injection device (10) comprises a receiving part (110), a conveyance part (120), a decomposition process region (130), an irradiation device (140), an injection part (150), and a delivery port (160). The receiving part (110) receives a processing target from outside. The conveyance part (120) conveys the processing target received from the receiving part (110) while heating the processing target and supplies the processing target downstream. The decomposition process region (130) has, downstream of the conveyance part (120), a space that can retain a preset amount of the processing target. The irradiation device (140) irradiates the processing target with microwaves in the decomposition process region (130). The injection part (150) pushes, to the outside of the decomposition process region (130), the processing target that has received microwaves and that has been thermally decomposed. The delivery port (160) is a flow path for delivering, to the outside, the processing target that has been pushed out by the injection part (150).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08J 11/12 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by dry-heat treatment only
  • B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves

26.

PROCESSING SYSTEM AND PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024014768
Publication Number 2025/062717
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-12
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Umeda Mitsuhide
  • Ishiguro Ryo
  • Shigematsu Tomoko
  • Fukuda Mizuka

Abstract

A processing system (1) having a supply device (10), a switching mechanism (20), a thermal decomposition device (30), and a first recovery device (50). The supply device (10) continuously or intermittently supplies an object to be processed to a supply pipe (11) having a branched part. The switching mechanism (20) selectably switches the flow path for the object being processed in the branched part. The thermal decomposition device (30) receives the object being processed downstream of each of a plurality of branched supply pipes, and irradiates the received object being processed with microwaves to thermally decompose the object being processed. The first recovery device (50) sequentially recovers, from a plurality of thermal decomposition devices, a first product comprising a fluid generated by thermal decomposition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08J 11/12 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by dry-heat treatment only
  • B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves
  • B29B 17/02 - Separating plastics from other materials

27.

REACTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024019132
Publication Number 2025/062745
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-24
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueda Naoki
  • Hiramatsu Seiya
  • Furuki Kenichi
  • Nakamura Satoru

Abstract

The present invention provides a reaction device which, even if a reaction vessel is deformed by thermal expansion or thermal contraction, makes it possible to prevent impairment of normal operation due to said deformation. Provided is a reaction device (10A), said reaction device (10A) comprising: a cylindrical reaction vessel (100) that includes an intermediate part (A3) between a supply part and a send part; a temperature control part that controls the temperature of the intermediate part; the supply part; the send part; and a conveyance mechanism that conveys an object to be treated from the supply part side to the send part side via the intermediate part, wherein the temperature control part controls the rate of temperature increase or the rate of temperature decrease of the intermediate part such that the actual displacement rate of a specific part (E) of the reaction vessel conforms to a desired displacement rate of the specific part of the reaction vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 19/18 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside
  • F27B 7/42 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
  • F27D 19/00 - Arrangement of controlling devices
  • F27D 21/00 - Arrangement of monitoring devicesArrangement of safety devices

28.

REACTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024019131
Publication Number 2025/057487
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-24
Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueda Naoki
  • Hiramatsu Seiya
  • Furuki Kenichi
  • Nakamura Satoru

Abstract

Provided is a reaction device that can be prevented from becoming unable to operate normally, even when a reaction vessel deforms due to thermal expansion or thermal contraction. A reaction device (10) is provided with: a cylindrical reaction vessel including an intermediate part between a supply part and a delivery part; a plurality of heating parts disposed around a long axis of the reaction vessel so as to surround the intermediate part; a temperature control part for individually controlling temperatures of the plurality of heating parts; the supply part for supplying a treatment object to the reaction vessel; a delivery part for delivering a product from the reaction vessel; a transport mechanism for transporting the treatment object from the supply part side of the reaction vessel through the intermediate part to the delivery part side of the reaction vessel; a fluid supply port and a fluid discharge port communicating with a space between the plurality of heating parts and the reaction vessel; and a fluid supply part for supplying a fluid through the fluid supply port to the space so that the fluid passes through the space and is discharged through the fluid discharge port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 19/18 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside
  • F27B 7/34 - Arrangements of heating devices
  • F27B 7/36 - Arrangements of air or gas supply devices
  • F27D 7/02 - Supplying steam, vapour, gases or liquids
  • F27D 11/00 - Arrangement of elements for electric heating in or on furnaces
  • F27D 19/00 - Arrangement of controlling devices

29.

EXTRUDER, CYLINDER FOR EXTRUDER, MONITORING DEVICE, MONITORING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024014063
Publication Number 2025/046971
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-05
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Koiwa Tetsuya
  • Sumida Katsumi
  • Okamoto Akihisa
  • Saga Daigo
  • Imamura Yukio

Abstract

In an extruder (10), in a cylinder (100), the end surfaces of a plurality of unit blocks (101) each having a hole into which a screw can be inserted are connected to each other via a connection portion (130). The extruder (10) has a closed space (133) surrounded by a first gasket (131) and a second gasket (132) surrounding the hole in the connection portion (130). The extruder (10) also has a pressure adjustment unit (160) that is a mechanism capable of adjusting the pressure of the closed space (133), when supplied with a predetermined fluid, to a designated preset pressure higher than the internal pressure of the hole when the extruder (10) is in operation, and a leakage monitoring unit (170) including a sensor capable of detecting the leakage of the fluid in the closed space (133).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/68 - Barrels or cylinders
  • B29C 48/395 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders
  • F16L 17/10 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure the packing being sealed by the pressure of a fluid other than the fluid in or surrounding the pipe

30.

HOT WORK TOOL STEEL AND MATERIAL FOR METAL INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024030635
Publication Number 2025/047780
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-28
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner
  • THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
  • JAPAN STEEL WORKS M&E, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yanagiya Takehiko
  • Fujita Atsushi
  • Ohsaki Satoru
  • Miki Kazuhiro

Abstract

The present invention provides: a hot work tool steel that exhibits excellent creep strength over a long period time; and a material for an injection molding machine using the hot work tool steel. A hot work tool steel according to the present invention has a composition comprising, in mass%, 0.08-0.13% of C, 8.5-9.8% of Cr, 0.10-0.25% of V, 0.03-0.08% of Nb, 1.0-3.5% of Co, 0.2-3.5% of W, 0.002-0.015% of B, and 0.015-0.025% of N, the remaining portion being Fe and unavoidable impurities.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
  • B22D 17/20 - AccessoriesPressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure Details
  • C22C 38/32 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with boron
  • C22C 38/54 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with boron
  • C21D 9/00 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor

31.

BATTERY MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY MATERIAL, AND SYSTEM FOR MANUFACTURING BATTERY MATERIAL

      
Application Number JP2024013878
Publication Number 2025/041377
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-04
Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueda Naoki
  • Nakamura Satoru
  • Furuki Kenichi
  • Hiramatsu Seiya

Abstract

The present invention provides a battery material excellent in conductivity, a method for manufacturing the battery material, and a system for manufacturing the battery material. A battery material according to the present disclosure includes a resin and a conductor kneaded into the resin. The conductor includes particles of a non-supported catalyst and nanocarbon formed by growing from the particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • B29C 48/07 - Flat, e.g. panels
  • B29C 48/40 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders using two or more parallel screws, e.g. twin screw extruders
  • C08J 3/215 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring in the presence of a liquid phase the polymer being premixed with a liquid phase at least one additive being also premixed with a liquid phase
  • C08K 3/04 - Carbon
  • C08K 3/08 - Metals
  • C08K 7/06 - Elements
  • C08L 23/06 - Polyethene
  • C08L 23/12 - Polypropene
  • C08L 67/03 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds the dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds having the hydroxy and the carboxyl groups directly linked to aromatic rings
  • C08L 101/00 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds
  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof

32.

INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MOLDED ARTICLE USING INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024020466
Publication Number 2025/032941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-05
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaguchi Takeshi
  • Butani Michio
  • Kawabe Chikara
  • Iida Hiroyuki
  • Matsuzaki Takahide

Abstract

Provided is an injection molding machine capable of manufacturing a metal composite molded article in which a plurality of molded articles are joined transversely to an injection direction. The injection molding machine comprises a plurality of injection devices 3A, 3B, one mold clamping device, and a control device of the plurality of injection devices 3A, 3B. The control device controls the plurality of injection devices 3A, 3B so that the injection steps S3 of all the injection devices 3A, 3B at least partially overlap under mutually different injection conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 17/18 - Machines built up from units providing for different combinations
  • B22D 17/22 - DiesDie platesDie supportsCooling equipment for diesAccessories for loosening and ejecting castings from dies
  • B22D 17/32 - Controlling equipment
  • B29C 45/13 - Injection moulding apparatus using two or more injection units co-operating with a single mould
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

33.

MOLDING CONDITION PARAMETER ESTIMATION METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, ESTIMATION DEVICE, AND ESTIMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024014219
Publication Number 2025/022731
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-08
Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukushi, Yusuke
  • Ochiiwa, Takashi

Abstract

Provided is a molding condition parameter estimation method capable of appropriately adjusting molding condition parameters of a film molding machine. The molding condition parameter estimation method comprises: acquiring detection data pertaining to the state of a film molding machine, said data being detected by a detector; and inputting the acquired detection data into an estimation model that estimates, upon input of the detection data pertaining to the state of the film molding machine, molding condition parameters for the film molding machine, and thereby estimating molding condition parameters for the film molding machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively
  • B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

34.

ESTIMATION METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, ESTIMATION DEVICE, AND ESTIMATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024014213
Publication Number 2025/022730
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-08
Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukushi, Yusuke
  • Kushizaki, Yoshiyuki
  • Ochiiwa, Takashi

Abstract

Provided are an estimation method and the like where the state of a film molding machine can be estimated. In this estimation method, detection data pertaining to the state of a film molding machine as detected by a detector is acquired, and an abnormality or the life span of the film molding machine is estimated by inputting the acquired detection data into an estimation model that estimates an abnormality or the life span of the film molding machine when the detection data pertaining to the state of the film molding machine has been inputted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively
  • B65H 23/198 - Registering, tensioning, smoothing, or guiding webs longitudinally by controlling or regulating the web-advancing mechanism, e.g. mechanism acting on the running web in winding mechanisms or in connection with winding operations motor-controlled

35.

QUESTION ANSWERING DEVICE, QUESTION ANSWERING METHOD, QUESTION ANSWERING PROGRAM, QUESTION ANSWERING SYSTEM, AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024024765
Publication Number 2025/023009
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-09
Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueda, Yuuki
  • Kako, Minetoshi
  • Kikugawa, Masayuki

Abstract

A question answering device 10 for answering questions about an industrial machine is provided with: an information acquisition unit 101 that acquires question information received by a question reception unit; a determination processing unit 102 that determines whether or not the acquired question information includes unique information about the industrial machine; and an answer generation unit 103 that, if it is determined that the question information includes the unique information, generates an answer to the question information on the basis of a closed learning model that has been trained about information that relates to the industrial machine and the unique information and that can be provided only to users of the industrial machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 48/395 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders
  • G10L 15/22 - Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialog

36.

CYLINDER FOR INJECTION MOLDING APPARATUS, AND INJECTION MOLDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2024002796
Publication Number 2025/013316
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-30
Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kunihiro Daisuke

Abstract

Provided is a cylinder (101) for use in an injection molding apparatus (100) into which a raw material is introduced, which heats and conveys the raw material with a screw installed therein, and which injects the molten raw material into a mold provided on the downstream side thereof. The cylinder includes heaters (102) that have cylindrical shapes concentric with the screw, that cover the outer surface of the cylinder, and that heat the cylinder. The ratio of the surface roughness Ra (μm) of the cylinder to the outer diameter (mm) of the cylinder is 0.002-0.050.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/62 - Barrels or cylinders
  • B22D 17/20 - AccessoriesPressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure Details
  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature

37.

SCREW FOR INJECTION MOLDING APPARATUS AND INJECTION MOLDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2024005054
Publication Number 2025/009206
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-14
Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kunihiro Daisuke
  • Chiba Hideki

Abstract

A screw (30) for an injection molding apparatus is for use in an injection molding apparatus. The screw (30) has: a shaft (31) that extends from a supply part to a measurement part; a groove (32) that is continuously formed in a spiral shape on the shaft (31); and a rib-like flight (33) that is formed between the grooves (32) adjacent to each other in the extension direction of the shaft (31). In the screw (30), the width of the flight (33) in the supply part is greater than the width of the flight (33) in the measurement part, the pitch of the flight (33) in the supply part is smaller than the pitch of the flight (33) in the measurement part, and the depth of the groove (32) in the supply part is greater than the depth of the groove (32) in the measurement part.

IPC Classes  ?

38.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND INJECTION DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SAME

      
Application Number JP2024014911
Publication Number 2025/004502
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-15
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yamaguchi Takeshi

Abstract

The present invention provides a backflow prevention device that resists the intrusion of a piston ring into the gap between a backflow prevention ring and a cylinder. A backflow prevention device 4 of an injection device 3 has a backflow prevention ring 41 with an annular groove 42 facing the inner surface of a cylinder 32 of the injection device 3, and a piston ring 51 fitted in the annular groove 42. The annular groove 42 and the piston ring 51 each have a rear-section face 44, 55 in the injection direction of the injection device 3. The rear-section face 44 of the annular groove 42 and the rear-section face 55 of the piston ring 51 can contact each other only at respective radially inward sections 44B, 55B.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 17/20 - AccessoriesPressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure Details
  • B29C 45/52 - Non-return devices

39.

PELLET MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND PELLET MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024010354
Publication Number 2025/004467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-15
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishiguro, Ryo
  • Kimura, Koichi

Abstract

The present invention suppresses the occurrence of variations in the diameter of a strand during a preparation stage before the manufacturing of pellets begins. A pellet manufacturing device 10 comprises an extrusion part 20, a grip part 42, a movement part 50, and a strand cutter 56. The extrusion part 20 extrudes a molten resin R as a string-like strand S. The grip part 42 grips the strand S extruded from the extrusion part 20. The movement part 50 moves the grip part 42. The strand cutter 56 cuts the strand S conveyed by the movement of the grip part 42.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29B 9/06 - Making granules by dividing preformed material in the form of filamentary material, e.g. combined with extrusion
  • B29B 7/38 - MixingKneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary
  • B29B 7/58 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29B 7/72 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 48/05 - Filamentary, e.g. strands
  • B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 48/88 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling
  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 48/345 - Extrusion nozzles comprising two or more adjacently arranged ports, for simultaneously extruding multiple strands, e.g. for pelletising

40.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND INJECTION APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH SAME

      
Application Number JP2024014910
Publication Number 2025/004501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-15
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawabe Chikara
  • Yamaguchi Takeshi

Abstract

Provided is a backflow prevention device in which a piston ring does not readily enter a gap between a backflow prevention ring and a cylinder. A backflow prevention device 4 of an injection apparatus 3 has a backflow prevention ring 41 having an annular groove 42 facing an inner surface of a cylinder 32 of the injection device 3, and a piston ring 51 fitted in the annular groove 42. The piston ring 51 has a storage part 56 stored in the annular groove 42, and an outer peripheral surface 53 located radially outside of the annular groove 42, and a rear end part 53A in the injection direction of the outer peripheral surface 53 is located in front in the injection direction with respect to the rearmost end part 55 in the injection direction of the storage part 56.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 17/20 - AccessoriesPressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure Details
  • B29C 45/52 - Non-return devices

41.

MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR THERMOCOUPLE, MECHANICAL DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SAME, AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR THERMOCOUPLE

      
Application Number JP2024017955
Publication Number 2024/262199
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-15
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yamaguchi Takeshi

Abstract

This mounting structure 5 for a thermocouple is attached to a cylinder 32 for heating and melting a material. The mounting structure 5 for a thermocouple has: an intermediate mounting member 52 which has, on the outer surface thereof, an outer screw groove 52A that is engageable with a screw hole 38, which is provided in the cylinder 32, while having an inner screw groove 52B on the inner surface; and a thermocouple holder 51 which is screwed to the inner screw groove 52B of the intermediate mounting member 52, and holds a thermocouple 4. The intermediate mounting member 52 is formed of a material that is different from the material of the thermocouple holder 51.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating of temperature
  • B22D 17/20 - AccessoriesPressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure Details
  • B29C 45/62 - Barrels or cylinders
  • F16B 37/12 - Nuts or like thread-engaging members with thread-engaging surfaces formed by inserted coil-springs, discs, or the likeIndependent pieces of wound wire used as nutsThreaded inserts for holes
  • G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations

42.

AIR NOZZLE DEVICE AND RESIN SHEET MANUFACTURING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024010353
Publication Number 2024/252754
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-15
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishiguro, Ryo
  • Kimura, Koichi

Abstract

An air nozzle device according to one embodiment has: an air nozzle body 41 that jets compressed air toward a resin sheet; a support mechanism 42 that movably and rotatably supports the air nozzle body 41; a first drive mechanism that moves the air nozzle body 41; a second drive mechanism that rotates the air nozzle body 41; and a control unit that controls the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism. The control unit can adjust the position of the air nozzle body 41 in at least two different directions, and can also adjust the angle of the air nozzle body 41.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
  • B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 48/88 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling
  • B29C 48/305 - Extrusion nozzles or dies having a wide opening, e.g. for forming sheets
  • B29L 7/00 - Flat articles, e.g. films or sheets

43.

RESIN MOLDING SYSTEM, OPERATING CONDITION CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024012652
Publication Number 2024/252765
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-28
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishiguro, Ryo
  • Kimura, Koichi

Abstract

The present invention stably sets a suitable operating condition for a resin molding system without depending on the skill of a user. A sensor unit that detects the state of a resin is provided to at least one of a plurality of devices constituting a resin molding system. A control device for the resin molding system retrieves an operating condition for the devices constituting the resin molding system on the basis of information output from the sensor unit, and sets the retrieved operating condition as a new operating condition. The specific manner in which a specific operating condition of a specific device is to be changed when the resin is in a specific state is set, for example, by a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
  • B29C 48/27 - CleaningPurgingAvoiding contamination
  • B29C 48/80 - Thermal treatment of the extrusion moulding material or of preformed parts or layers, e.g. by heating or cooling at the plasticising zone, e.g. by heating cylinders
  • B29C 48/88 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling
  • B29C 48/305 - Extrusion nozzles or dies having a wide opening, e.g. for forming sheets
  • B29C 55/02 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets
  • B29L 7/00 - Flat articles, e.g. films or sheets

44.

RESIN MOLDING SYSTEM, OPERATING CONDITION CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024012653
Publication Number 2024/252766
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-28
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishiguro, Ryo
  • Kimura, Koichi

Abstract

The present invention stably sets a proper operating condition of a resin molding system without depending on the skill of a user. At least one of a plurality of devices constituting the resin molding system is provided with a sensor part for detecting the state of the resin. The control device of the resin molding system searches for operating conditions of a device constituting the resin molding system on the basis of the information output from the sensor unit and sets the searched operating condition as a new operating condition. Which operating conditions of which device should be changed in what way when the resin is in what state are set, for example, by the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
  • B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 48/88 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling
  • B29C 48/305 - Extrusion nozzles or dies having a wide opening, e.g. for forming sheets
  • B29C 55/02 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets
  • B29L 7/00 - Flat articles, e.g. films or sheets

45.

RESIN MOLDING SYSTEM, OPERATING CONDITION CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024012654
Publication Number 2024/252767
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-28
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishiguro, Ryo
  • Kimura, Koichi

Abstract

The present invention stably sets a proper operating condition of a resin molding system without depending on the skill of a user. At least one of a plurality of devices constituting the resin molding system is provided with a sensor part for detecting the state of the resin. The control device of the resin molding system searches for operating conditions of devices constituting the resin molding system on the basis of the information output from the sensor unit, and sets the searched operating condition as a new operating condition. Which operating conditions of which device should be changed in what way when the resin is in what state are set, for example, by the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively
  • B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
  • B29C 48/88 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling
  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 48/305 - Extrusion nozzles or dies having a wide opening, e.g. for forming sheets
  • B29L 7/00 - Flat articles, e.g. films or sheets

46.

VENT STUFFER FOR EXTRUDER, AND EXTRUSION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023019799
Publication Number 2024/247011
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Saga, Daigo

Abstract

This vent stuffer 20 for an extruder according to one embodiment has a cylinder 21 having a cylinder hole 30a, and a screw 23a disposed inside the cylinder hole 30a. An inner wall 31 of the cylinder hole 30a has an upper surface part 31a and a lower surface part 31b, and the screw 23a is positioned between the upper surface part 31a and the lower surface part 31b. A clearance C1 between the screw 23a and the upper surface part 31a is larger than a clearance C2 between the screw 23a and the lower surface part 31b.

IPC Classes  ?

47.

METHOD FOR RECOVERING RESIN DECOMPOSITION GAS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING REUSABLE LIQUEFIED GAS, AND APPARATUS FOR RECOVERING RESIN DECOMPOSITION GAS

      
Application Number JP2023019797
Publication Number 2024/247009
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Saga, Daigo

Abstract

The present invention improves an operation rate of a recycling system for treating a resin. In the present disclosure, gas that solidifies when cooled to the final temperature is recovered as a liquid during a step of cooling to an intermediate temperature higher than the final temperature. Meanwhile, gas that does not liquefy at the intermediate temperature is liquefied and recovered by cooling from the intermediate temperature to the final temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08J 11/12 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by dry-heat treatment only

48.

EXTRUDER

      
Application Number JP2023018235
Publication Number 2024/236724
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-16
Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Saga, Daigo

Abstract

The present invention reduces the size of an extruder 10 in a feeding direction. The extruder 10 includes: an upstream part screw 52 that is positioned inside a cylinder 36 and includes a progressive flight 54; and a downstream part screw 62 that is positioned inside a cylinder connected to the cylinder 36. When the valley diameter of the upstream part screw 52 is d1, the mountain diameter thereof is D1, the valley diameter of the downstream part screw 62 is d2, and the ridge diameter thereof is D2, D1/d1 < D2/d2 is established.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/52 - Screws with an outer diameter varying along the longitudinal axis, e.g. for obtaining different thread clearance
  • B29B 7/48 - MixingKneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary with more than one shaft with intermeshing devices, e.g. screws
  • B29B 7/72 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29B 7/82 - Heating or cooling
  • B29C 48/29 - Feeding the extrusion material to the extruder in liquid form
  • B29C 48/30 - Extrusion nozzles or dies
  • B29C 48/385 - Plasticisers, homogenisers or feeders comprising two or more stages using two or more serially arranged screws in separate barrels
  • B29C 48/40 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders using two or more parallel screws, e.g. twin screw extruders
  • B29C 48/53 - Screws having a varying channel depth, e.g. varying the diameter of the longitudinal screw trunk
  • B29C 48/55 - Screws having reverse-feeding elements
  • B29C 48/57 - Screws provided with kneading disc-like elements, e.g. with oval-shaped elements
  • B29C 48/645 - Screws with two or more threads neighbouring threads and channels having identical configurations
  • B29C 48/685 - Barrels or cylinders characterised by their inner surfaces, e.g. having grooves, projections or threads
  • B29C 48/72 - Feedback means, i.e. part of the molten material being fed back into upstream stages of the extruder
  • B29C 48/80 - Thermal treatment of the extrusion moulding material or of preformed parts or layers, e.g. by heating or cooling at the plasticising zone, e.g. by heating cylinders
  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

49.

LINK MECHANISM FOR MEMBRANE DRAWING DEVICE, MEMBRANE DRAWING DEVICE, AND ROLLER HOLDER FOR HOLDING ROLLER OF LINK MECHANISM

      
Application Number JP2023043248
Publication Number 2024/224670
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-04
Publication Date 2024-10-31
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kato, Masaki
  • Nakajima, Ichiro

Abstract

A roller holder 60 for holding a roller of a link mechanism according to one embodiment has a part 61 to be accommodated in a roller accommodation part of the link mechanism and a part 62 to be exposed to the outside of the roller accommodation part. In a plan view, the portion 62 of the roller holder 60 has a protruding portion 62P1 protruding to the outside of the portion 61 and a protruding portion 62P2 on the opposite side from the protruding portion 62P1. The hardness of each of a side surface 60s1 of the protruding portion 62P1 and a side surface 60s2 of the protruding portion 62P2 is higher than the hardness of the portion 61 of the roller holder 60.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/20 - Edge clamps
  • B29C 55/16 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial simultaneously

50.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING NONWOVEN FABRIC SHEET, DEVICE FOR PRODUCING NONWOVEN FABRIC SHEET, AND NONWOVEN FABRIC SHEET

      
Application Number JP2023042002
Publication Number 2024/214334
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-22
Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishiguro, Ryo
  • Kimura, Koichi

Abstract

The present invention makes it possible to stably produce a nonwoven fabric sheet even when a liquid material with a low viscosity is used. This method for producing a nonwoven fabric sheet includes (a) a step in which a liquid material LM that contains a raw material and has a viscosity of 100,000 mPa·s or less is prepared, (b) a step in which a sheet-like coat of the liquid material LM is applied on a nonwoven fabric NW by a coating machine, (c) a step in which the nonwoven fabric NW is impregnated with the liquid material LM, (d) a step in which the liquid material LM with which the nonwoven fabric NW is impregnated is solidified and a nonwoven fabric sheet 50 is obtained, and (e) a step in which the nonwoven fabric sheet 50 is rolled up.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D04H 1/645 - Impregnation followed by a solidification process
  • B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
  • C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
  • D06M 15/05 - Cellulose or derivatives thereof

51.

REWINDING DEVICE, FILM MOLDING DEVICE, AND REWINDING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023045823
Publication Number 2024/214347
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-20
Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Morigami Yuta
  • Uchiumi Shinichi
  • Ago Kazuhiro

Abstract

Provide are a rewinding device capable of facilitating rewinding of a film, a film molding device, and a rewinding method. A rewinding device according to one embodiment comprises a roll (110), a cutter (150), and a roll (120). The roll (110) is disposed below the cutter (150), and pushes a film (FL) downward to cause the film (FL) to approach the roll (120). When the film (FL) is broken, the cutter (150) cuts the film (FL) between the roll (110) and the roll (120), and the cut film (FL) is wound around a roll (510) of a scrap winder (500) disposed below the roll (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 23/195 - Registering, tensioning, smoothing, or guiding webs longitudinally by controlling or regulating the web-advancing mechanism, e.g. mechanism acting on the running web in winding mechanisms or in connection with winding operations
  • B29C 55/02 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets
  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively
  • B65H 18/00 - Winding webs
  • B65H 19/22 - Changing the web roll in winding mechanisms or in connection with winding operations
  • B65H 35/04 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers from or with transverse cutters or perforators
  • B65H 35/06 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers from or with transverse cutters or perforators from or with blade, e.g. shear-blade, cutters or perforators

52.

LINK MECHANISM AND DRAWING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023041373
Publication Number 2024/214330
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-16
Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kato, Masaki
  • Nakajima, Ichiro

Abstract

The link mechanism according to one embodiment has a rail holder 31. The rail holder 31 includes: a roller retaining portion 40; a guide roller 60 that has an opening 63 provided in an upper surface and moves along a rail 14 while rotating; roller shafts 51, 52 each having one end side fixed to the roller retaining portion 40 and the other end side inserted into the guide roller 60 through the opening 63; and bearings 53, 54 provided inside the guide roller 60 and rotatably supporting the guide roller 60 with respect to the roller shafts 51, 52. The entire area of the opening 63 of the guide roller 60 is covered with the roller retaining portion 40.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/20 - Edge clamps
  • B29C 55/16 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial simultaneously

53.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SHEET, APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SHEET, AND SHEET

      
Application Number JP2023041676
Publication Number 2024/214332
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-20
Publication Date 2024-10-17
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishiguro, Ryo
  • Kimura, Koichi

Abstract

In the present invention, a sheet is stably manufactured even when using a liquid material having a low viscosity. This method for manufacturing a sheet comprises: (a) a step for making adjustment to a liquid material LM containing a raw material so as to have a viscosity of 100000 mPa·s or less; (b) a step for performing, by means of a coating machine 13 and in a sheet-like manner, coating using the liquid material LM to form a coating body; (c) a step for solidifying the coating body to obtain a sheet 50; and (d) a step for winding the sheet 50.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets
  • B29C 41/24 - Shaping by coating a mould, core or other substrate, i.e. by depositing material and stripping-off the shaped articleApparatus therefor for making articles of indefinite length

54.

LINK MECHANISM, LINK DEVICE, AND STRETCHING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024006356
Publication Number 2024/209819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-21
Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kato, Masaki
  • Nakajima, Ichiro

Abstract

A clip 21 provided in a link mechanism includes: a lever part 421 rotatably provided to a main body part 41; a gripper 422 which is rotatably provided at one end of the lever part 421, and is pressed against the surface on one side of a resin film to grip the resin film between the gripper and a portion of the main body part 41; and an orientation holding part 423 which holds the orientation of the gripper 422. The orientation holding part 423 is provided, across the lever part 421 and the gripper 422, on a film side where the link mechanism faces the resin film, and applies a force to the gripper 422 in a direction away from the surface on one side of the resin film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/16 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial simultaneously
  • B29C 55/20 - Edge clamps

55.

STRETCHING MACHINE AND RAIL FOR STRETCHING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024006357
Publication Number 2024/209820
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-21
Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kato, Masaki
  • Nakajima, Ichiro

Abstract

A stretching machine comprises: a plurality of link structures which are connected to form an endless chain; and a rail 14 on which the link structures travel. The rail 14 is constituted by connecting a plurality of partial rails 141 along an extension direction in which the rail 14 extends. A plate member 147 is attached to at least one of two side surfaces 142 of the rail 14. The length of the plate member 147 along the extension direction is greater than the length of the partial rails 141 along the extension direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/16 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial simultaneously
  • B29C 55/20 - Edge clamps

56.

DRAWING MACHINE, RAIL, PARTIAL RAIL, AND OIL FILM FORMATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023041372
Publication Number 2024/209734
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-16
Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kato, Masaki
  • Nakajima, Ichiro

Abstract

A drawing machine according to one embodiment of the present invention has: a rail; and a link mechanism including a plurality of rollers that move while being brought into contact with a side surface of the rail. An oil passage 50 is provided inside a partial rail 14a constituting the rail, and a plurality of discharge ports 60 are provided in a surface of the partial rail 14a. The oil passage 50 includes a main oil passage 51 and a plurality of branch oil passages extending obliquely to the main oil passage 51 from two or more different positions of the main oil passage 51. A lubricating oil supplied to the main oil passage 51 is sent to the plurality of discharge ports 60 via the plurality of branch oil passages.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/16 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial simultaneously

57.

RECYCLING FACILITY AND RECYCLING METHOD FOR MAGNESIUM ALLOY

      
Application Number JP2024010821
Publication Number 2024/209931
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-19
Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaguchi Takeshi
  • Butani Michio
  • Kawabe Chikara
  • Matsuzaki Takahide

Abstract

Provided is a recycling facility for a magnesium alloy, with which it is possible to reduce the amount of a flame-proof gas used when melting the magnesium alloy, and which is excellent in terms of environmental aspects, safety aspects and cost aspects. Disclosed herein is a recycling facility for a magnesium alloy, having the following means. A melting means for melting magnesium alloy scraps in the presence of a noncombustible metal which is a main element other than magnesium and constitutes the magnesium alloy and which is noncombustible during the melting of the magnesium.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22B 26/22 - Obtaining magnesium
  • B22D 21/04 - Casting aluminium or magnesium
  • C22B 7/00 - Working-up raw materials other than ores, e.g. scrap, to produce non-ferrous metals or compounds thereof
  • C22B 9/16 - Remelting metals

58.

REACTOR

      
Application Number JP2023039367
Publication Number 2024/202173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-01
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueda Naoki
  • Nakamura Satoru
  • Furuki Kenichi
  • Hiramatsu Seiya

Abstract

Provided is a reaction device that can be prevented from becoming unable to operate normally, even when the reaction vessel deforms due to thermal expansion or thermal contraction. A reaction device (10A) comprises: a cylindrical reaction vessel (100) that includes an intermediate section (A3) between a supply section and a delivery section; a temperature control unit that controls the temperature of the intermediate section; the supply section; the delivery section; a transport mechanism that transports the processed matter from the supply section side to the delivery section side through the intermediate section; a first support part (103) that supports one end side of the reaction vessel in a fixed state; and a second support part (104) that supports the other end side of the reaction vessel to be movable in the axial direction of the reaction vessel, wherein the temperature control unit controls the temperature rise rate or the temperature fall rate of the intermediate part so that the actual displacement rate of a specific part (E) of the reaction vessel follows the desired displacement rate of the specific part of the reaction vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F27B 9/24 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the path of the charge during treatmentFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity characterised by the means by which the charge is moved during treatment the charge moving in a substantially straight path being carried by a conveyor
  • F27B 9/40 - Arrangements of controlling or monitoring devices
  • F27B 17/00 - Furnaces of a kind not covered by any of groups
  • B01J 19/20 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside in the form of helices, e.g. screw reactors

59.

LAMINATION MOLDING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATION MOLDED ARTICLE

      
Application Number JP2023041247
Publication Number 2024/202207
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-16
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Honjo Yutaka
  • Nagai Takashi
  • Ueda Naoki

Abstract

Conventional lamination molding systems were problematic in that the suppression of thickness unevenness of a body to be laminated was insufficient. A lamination molding system according to the present invention has a plurality of lamination molding devices, each having: a fixed board provided with a first pressurizing plate that presses a body to be laminated; a movable board provided to a position opposing the fixed board and provided with a second pressurizing plate that presses the body to be laminated; and a driving unit that generates a pressing force to press the movable board to the fixed board side. The driving units of the plurality of lamination molding devices each have a pressing force generation mechanism that transmits the pressing force to at least two different pressurizing points of the second pressurizing plate. The plurality of lamination molding devices are disposed along the conveyance direction in which the body to be laminated is conveyed, and position settings of the pressurizing points of the plurality of lamination molding devices are different for each of the lamination molding devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 43/14 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles in several steps
  • B29C 43/20 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
  • B29C 43/34 - Feeding the material to the mould or the compression means
  • B29C 43/52 - Heating or cooling
  • B29C 43/56 - Compression moulding under special conditions, e.g. vacuum
  • B29C 43/58 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 51/16 - Lining or labelling
  • B29C 51/42 - Heating or cooling
  • B29C 51/46 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 63/02 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor using sheet or web-like material
  • B30B 1/18 - Presses, using a press ram, characterised by the features of the drive therefor, pressure being transmitted directly, or through simple thrust or tension members only, to the press ram or platen by screw means
  • B30B 15/06 - Platens or press rams
  • B30B 15/14 - Control arrangements for mechanically-driven presses
  • B30B 15/34 - Heating or cooling presses or parts thereof

60.

WINDER AND WINDING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023044992
Publication Number 2024/202304
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-15
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maekawa Takato
  • Toyotsuji Koichi

Abstract

The present invention provides a winder which can satisfactorily wind a film material around a second winding core when the film material is cut in order to transition the winding of the film material from a first winding core to the second winding core. A winder (1) according to the present disclosure comprises: a first support (21) that supports a first winding core (3) such that the first winding core (3) can be moved toward or away from a feed roller (41); a second support (31) that supports a second winding core (4) such that the second winding core (4) can be moved so as to contact a film material (2) between the first winding core (3) and the feed roller (41); and a pulling mechanism (51) for pulling the film material (2) to the second winding core (4) side such that the film material (2) is wound on the second winding core (4) in the rotation direction of the second winding core (4) when in a state where the second winding core (4) is in contact with the film material (2) between the first winding core (3) and the feed roller (41).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 19/28 - Attaching the leading end of the web to the replacement web-roll core or spindle
  • B65H 18/10 - Mechanisms in which power is applied to web-roll spindle
  • B65H 19/26 - Cutting-off the web running to the wound web roll

61.

CUTTING MECHANISM, WINDING MACHINE, AND CUTTING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023044993
Publication Number 2024/202305
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-15
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Maekawa Takato

Abstract

The present invention achieves a cutting mechanism that contributes to an improvement in the cutting performance of a film material. This cutting mechanism (61) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is used in a winding machine (1) that winds a film material (2) into a roll shape and cuts the film material (2) by moving a cutter (66) in the lateral direction of the winding machine (1), the cutting mechanism comprising a guide mechanism that guides the cutter (66) in the lateral direction of the winding machine (1), a drive mechanism that moves the cutter (66) in the lateral direction of the winding machine (1), and a holding mechanism (65) that holds the cutter (66) at a preset initial position. The holding mechanism (65) includes a first magnet (65a) provided to the cutter (66) and a second magnet (65b) provided to a portion of the winding machine (1) where the cutter (66) stops when the cutter (66) has moved, and the first magnet (65a) and the second magnet (65b) are magnetically connected at the initial position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26D 1/04 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member
  • B26D 3/00 - Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut madeApparatus therefor
  • B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
  • B26D 7/32 - Means for performing other operations combined with cutting for conveying or stacking cut product
  • B65H 19/26 - Cutting-off the web running to the wound web roll
  • B65H 23/198 - Registering, tensioning, smoothing, or guiding webs longitudinally by controlling or regulating the web-advancing mechanism, e.g. mechanism acting on the running web in winding mechanisms or in connection with winding operations motor-controlled

62.

LOGGING DEVICE, LOGGING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023039205
Publication Number 2024/195174
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-31
Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takemoto Haruna
  • Fukushi Yusuke
  • Ochiiwa Takashi

Abstract

Provided is a logging device comprising: an acquisition unit that acquires at least one of measurement data, measured at each point in time within a specific period by a sensor provided at a specific location of a device to be monitored, or operation data, indicating the operating status of the device to be monitored; a recording unit that records, in a storage device, the data acquired by the acquisition unit; and a transmission unit that transmits the data recorded by the recording unit to an external device at a specific timing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08C 15/00 - Arrangements characterised by the use of multiplexing for the transmission of a plurality of signals over a common path
  • G01D 9/00 - Recording measured values

63.

SENSING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023039206
Publication Number 2024/195175
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-31
Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takemoto Haruna
  • Fukushi Yusuke
  • Ochiiwa Takashi

Abstract

Provided is a sensing device comprising: a first sub-substrate having a first input unit for inputting signals from a plurality of first sensors, a low-pass filter for removing noise of the signals from the first input unit, and a conversion circuit for converting analog signals from the low-pass filter into digital signals; a second sub-substrate having a second input unit for inputting signals from a plurality of second sensors, a low-pass filter for removing noise of the signals from the second input unit, and a conversion circuit for converting analog signals from the low-pass filter into digital signals; a main substrate for supplying electric power to the first sub-substrate and the second sub-substrate; and a control unit for outputting data based on the digital signals.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for

64.

AIR NOZZLE POSITION CONTROL DEVICE, AIR NOZZLE POSITION CONTROL METHOD, AND RESIN MOLDING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023041315
Publication Number 2024/195197
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-16
Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tashiro, Kentaro
  • Uchiumi, Shinichi
  • Agou, Kazuhiro

Abstract

The present invention stably sets a proper operating condition of a resin molding system without depending on the skill of a user. Provided is an air nozzle position control device comprising: an air nozzle movement control unit; an air nozzle position information storage unit; and an air nozzle position information processing unit. The air nozzle movement control unit controls at least one of the position and posture of an air nozzle in a cooling device included in the resin molding system by controlling a moving device that changes the position and posture of the air nozzle. The air nozzle position information processing unit executes: a process for storing, in the air nozzle position information storage unit, air nozzle position information indicating the position and posture of the air nozzle; and a process for reading the air nozzle position information stored in the air nozzle position information storage unit in response to an input signal, and transmitting such information to the air nozzle movement control unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
  • B29C 48/88 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling

65.

INJECTION CYLINDER, INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE PROVIDED THEREWITH, AND COMPONENTS OF SPLIT-TYPE INJECTION CYLINDER

      
Application Number JP2024006059
Publication Number 2024/190322
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-20
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaguchi Takeshi
  • Butani Michio
  • Kawabe Chikara
  • Nakagawa Yutaka

Abstract

An injection cylinder 31 of this injection molding machine comprises: a cylinder body 32; a screw 33 which is accommodated in the cylinder body 32 and has a screw head 37 at the tip-end thereof; and a backflow prevention unit 5 which is accommodated in the cylinder body 32 to prevent backflow of molten metal to be injected. The screw 33 and the backflow prevention unit 5 are capable of relative displacement with respect to the cylinder body 32 in a material injection direction X. The cylinder body 32 has a movable section K1 where the screw head 37 and the backflow prevention unit 5 are capable of relative displacement with respect to the cylinder body 32. An internal diameter D1 in the movable section K1 of the cylinder body 32 is larger than an internal diameter D2 at the rear end of the cylinder body 32 in the material injection direction X.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 17/20 - AccessoriesPressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure Details
  • B29C 45/62 - Barrels or cylinders

66.

EXTRUSION MOLDING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023039581
Publication Number 2024/185196
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-02
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamashita Shohei
  • Yokomizo Kazuya

Abstract

Provided is an extrusion molding device capable of suppressing the occurrence of an operation failure in an actuator resulting from the actuator reaching a high temperature through transfer of heat thereto from an extrusion molding die (heat source) via a retainer (holding member). An extrusion molding device (1A) comprises: an extrusion molding die (20A); a lip interval adjustment mechanism (31C) that includes an actuator (311) and that adjusts a lip interval (S) between a counterpart lip (22c) and a movable lip (21c) of the extrusion molding die; a retainer (200) that holds the lip interval adjustment mechanism; and a first heat insulation member (100a). The retainer is fixed to a tapered surface (21b), of the extrusion molding die, inclined toward the movable lip of the extrusion molding die, in a state where the first heat insulation member is held between the retainer and the tapered surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/31 - Extrusion nozzles or dies having a wide opening, e.g. for forming sheets adjustable
  • B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations

67.

EXTRUSION MOLDING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023039582
Publication Number 2024/185197
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-02
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamashita Shohei
  • Yokomizo Kazuya

Abstract

210210) formed in the retainer and has a tip portion (32a) fixed to the movable lip, and an actuator (311) that adjusts the lip spacing between the movable lip and the mating lip by moving the rod member back and forth in its axial direction, the lip spacing adjustment mechanism further including guide portions (400a, 400b) capable of restricting radial movement of the rod member in the through hole while allowing axial movement of the rod member in the through hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/31 - Extrusion nozzles or dies having a wide opening, e.g. for forming sheets adjustable

68.

INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE CONNECTING MEMBER, AND INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE ADJUSTMENT METHOD AND MODIFICATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024004825
Publication Number 2024/185415
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-13
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaguchi Takeshi
  • Nakagawa Yutaka
  • Yonehara Yusuke
  • Toyoshima Toshio

Abstract

This injection molding machine comprises: a fixed platen for fixing a fixed mold; an injection cylinder provided with an injection nozzle; a raising and lowering device for moving the injection cylinder in the Z-direction such that the injection nozzle can adopt a plurality of height positions; a movement cylinder 36 for moving the injection cylinder such that the injection nozzle can be moved toward and away from the fixed mold; and a connecting member 4 which is fixed to the fixed platen and is connected to the movement cylinder 36. The connecting member 4 can be connected to the movement cylinder 36 at a plurality of connection positions such that the movement cylinder 36 faces in a horizontal direction at each of the plurality of height positions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 17/20 - AccessoriesPressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure Details
  • B22D 17/26 - Mechanisms or devices for locking or opening dies
  • B29C 45/03 - Injection moulding apparatus
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

69.

DIE FOR EXTRUSION MOLDING, FILM MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, AND FILM MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023036424
Publication Number 2024/180804
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-05
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamashita, Shohei
  • Kushizaki, Yoshiyuki
  • Chikaraishi, Atsushi
  • Shiotani, Tomoaki

Abstract

According to the present invention, when a virtual line passing through the center of a resin introduction part 31 and reaching an opening portion 25 along the Y direction is defined as a center axis 32c, a boundary BL34 between a land portion 33 and a land portion 34 includes: an area R1 including a portion intersecting the center axis 32c; an area R2 disposed between the area R1 and one end portion in the X direction of the boundary between the land portion 33 and land portion 34; and an area R3 disposed between the area R1 and the other end portion in the X direction of the boundary between the land portion 33 and the land portion 34. A flow path length FPL1 from the boundary between the land portion 33 and the land portion 34 to the opening portion 25: gradually changes from the area R1 side to the one end portion at a first change rate in the area R2; gradually changes from the area R1 side to the other end portion at the first change rate in the area R3; and is constant or changes at a smaller change rate than the first change rate in the area R1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/305 - Extrusion nozzles or dies having a wide opening, e.g. for forming sheets

70.

ATMOSPHERE CONTROL DEVICE, REACTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING REACTION PRODUCT

      
Application Number JP2023031445
Publication Number 2024/161687
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hiramatsu Seiya
  • Ueda Naoki
  • Furuki Kenichi
  • Nakamura Satoru

Abstract

An atmosphere control device (20) is used by being inserted into a cylinder portion of a rotary kiln that transports a raw material from an upstream side to a downstream side. A discharge port (21) discharges a fluid into the cylinder portion (103). A suction inlet port (22) sucks in the fluid that has come into contact with the raw material. Baffle plates (23) are positioned on the upstream side and the downstream side of a space connecting the discharge port (21) and the suction inlet port (22), to form a fluid region in the cylinder portion (103), in which the fluid discharged from the discharge port (21) comes into contact with the raw material and is sucked into the suction inlet port (22). A temperature measuring portion (24) measures a temperature at a predetermined position inside the fluid region in order to control a reaction of the raw material in the fluid region. A support unit (201) can extend from at least either end of the cylinder portion (103) to the inside of the cylinder portion to support the discharge port (21), the suction inlet port (22), the baffle plates (23) and the temperature measuring portion (24).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F27B 7/06 - Rotary-drum furnaces, i.e. horizontal or slightly inclined adapted for treating the charge in vacuum or special atmosphere
  • F27B 7/10 - Rotary-drum furnaces, i.e. horizontal or slightly inclined internally heated, e.g. by means of passages in the wall
  • F27B 7/30 - Arrangements of partitions
  • F27B 7/36 - Arrangements of air or gas supply devices
  • F27B 7/42 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
  • F27D 7/06 - Forming or maintaining special atmospheres or vacuum within heating chambers
  • F27D 11/02 - Ohmic resistance heating
  • F27D 19/00 - Arrangement of controlling devices
  • B01J 19/28 - Moving reactors, e.g. rotary drums

71.

RESIN MATERIAL THERMAL DECOMPOSITION TREATMENT METHOD, RESIN MATERIAL THERMAL DECOMPOSITION TREATMENT SYSTEM, AND VENT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023002737
Publication Number 2024/157483
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-27
Publication Date 2024-08-02
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Saga, Daigo

Abstract

Provided are a resin material thermal decomposition treatment method and a thermal decomposition treatment system that allow thermal decomposition treatment of a resin material to be carried out continuously and efficiently. The thermal decomposition treatment system for a resin material has: an extruder having a cylinder 12 into which a resin material is introduced, a heat source provided to the cylinder 12 to thermally decompose the resin material, a screw disposed within the cylinder 12 for transporting the resin material, a vent 14a for exhausting gas containing a plurality of components generated within the cylinder 12 by thermal decomposition of the resin material, and a first heat exchanger 14b connected to the vent 14a and liquefying part of the gas; and a second heat exchanger 15 for cooling and liquefying the remainder of the gas that has passed through the first heat exchanger 14b as a gas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C10G 1/10 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal from rubber or rubber waste
  • C08J 11/12 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by dry-heat treatment only

72.

FILM CONVEYING MACHINE, FILM CONVEYING METHOD, AND FILM PRODUCTION APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2023036483
Publication Number 2024/154394
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sawada Tomoki

Abstract

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a film conveying machine that automatically sends a film, and the like. This film conveying machine sends a film (83) from upstream to downstream. The film conveying machine comprises a sending mechanism (70) including: a robot arm (715) which has a conveyor (711) on the bottom of a tip portion thereof; and a lower roll platform (720) which is provided below the conveyor and which has a plurality of rolls. The sending mechanism (70) can be configured so that the lower roll platform loads the film sent from upstream thereon by rising, and the film is conveyed downstream via rotation of the conveyor while the film is held between the conveyor and the lower roll platform by the robot arm lowering the tip portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively
  • B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 48/305 - Extrusion nozzles or dies having a wide opening, e.g. for forming sheets
  • B29C 48/88 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling
  • B29C 55/20 - Edge clamps
  • B65H 20/02 - Advancing webs by friction roller
  • B65H 20/06 - Advancing webs by friction band
  • B65H 23/032 - Controlling transverse register of web
  • B65H 23/038 - Controlling transverse register of web by rollers

73.

FILM CONVEYOR, FILM CONVEYANCE METHOD, AND FILM PRODUCTION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023036484
Publication Number 2024/154395
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sawada Tomoki

Abstract

A film conveyor that feeds a film automatically can be provided. This film conveyor that feeds a film (83) from upstream to downstream comprises a feeding mechanism (70) that includes: a first upper roll (UR71) and a first lower roll (LR71) provided upstream of a film conveyance path; a first vertical drive source that moves the first upper roll and the first lower roll relatively so that the first upper roll and the first lower roll approach each other; a first rotary drive source that rotates at least one of the first upper roll and the first lower roll; a second upper roll (UR72) and a second lower roll (LR72) provided downstream of the film conveyance path; a second vertical drive source (e.g., a lifting mechanism (725)) that moves the second upper roll and the second lower roll relatively so that the second upper roll and the second lower roll approach each other; and a second rotary drive source that rotates at least one of the second upper roll and the second lower roll.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively
  • B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 48/305 - Extrusion nozzles or dies having a wide opening, e.g. for forming sheets
  • B29C 48/88 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling
  • B29C 55/20 - Edge clamps
  • B65H 20/02 - Advancing webs by friction roller
  • B65H 23/038 - Controlling transverse register of web by rollers

74.

BONDED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BONDED SUBSTRATE

      
Application Number JP2023039668
Publication Number 2024/154410
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-02
Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maruko Takuya
  • Iwata Hirokazu
  • Kikuchi Hirokazu
  • Chiba Masaki
  • Yokota Hiroaki

Abstract

Provided is a bonded substrate which has a high bonding strength, and in which the occurrence of voids is suppressed. A bonded substrate (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is obtained by bonding a first substrate (10) and a second substrate (20) through a bonding surface (15). The first substrate (10) is a quartz substrate, and the second substrate (20) is a lithium tantalate substrate or a lithium niobate substrate. An intermediate layer (11, 21), which is formed of silicon oxide, is formed on the bonding surface (15) side of at least one of the first substrate (10) and the second substrate (20). A first modification layer (12) is formed on the bonding surface (15) side of the first substrate, and a second modification layer (22) is formed on the bonding surface (15) side of the second substrate (20). Among the first modification layer (12) and the second modification layer (22), one modification layer (12, 22) that is formed on the intermediate layer (11, 21) has a thickness of 1.8 nm or more.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 9/25 - Constructional features of resonators using surface acoustic waves
  • H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof
  • H03H 3/08 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of impedance networks, resonating circuits, resonators for the manufacture of electromechanical resonators or networks for the manufacture of resonators or networks using surface acoustic waves

75.

EXTRUSION DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR KNEADING RESIN RAW MATERIAL

      
Application Number JP2022048381
Publication Number 2024/142322
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-27
Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Saga, Daigo

Abstract

Provided is an extrusion device by which energy discharged and discarded by a cooling means provided in the extrusion device is used within the same device, and energy usage efficiency is improved. Also provided is a method for kneading a resin raw material. An extrusion device 10 comprises: a cylinder 12 having an upstream area 12UA and a downstream area 12DA; a resin raw material supply unit 11 provided at the upstream area 12UA side of the cylinder 12; a screw disposed inside the cylinder 12 to convey and knead the resin raw material; and a resin raw material discharge part 15 provided at the downstream area 12DA side of the cylinder 12. The extrusion device 10 has: a heating means 14 provided in the upstream area 12UA of the cylinder to heat the resin raw material; a cooling means 16 provided in the downstream area 12DA of the cylinder to cool the cylinder 12; and piping 17 that is connected to the cooling means 16 and is disposed so as to connect the upstream area 12UA and the downstream area 12DA of the cylinder 12.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/275 - Recovery or reuse of energy or materials

76.

INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023040165
Publication Number 2024/127855
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-08
Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kosue, Shogo

Abstract

This injection molding machine comprises: a ball screw (37) including a screw shaft (39), balls, and a nut (38); a grease supply mechanism (200) which supplies a grease to the ball screw (37); and a control device (14) which controls the grease supply mechanism (200). The control device (140) is configured to cause the grease supply mechanism (200) to perform a normal oil supply for supplying a first amount of grease to the nut (38) and a cleaning oil supply for supplying a second amount of grease to the nut (38), the second amount being greater than the first amount. Accordingly, there is provided an injection molding machine capable of extending the service life of a ball screw while reducing the efforts of maintainers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

77.

EXTRUDER AND HOUSING FOR EXHAUST AIR

      
Application Number JP2022045342
Publication Number 2024/122033
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-08
Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Saga, Daigo
  • Fukuda, Yuji
  • Mori, Masayuki

Abstract

Provided is a technique of preventing blockage of a pipe 40 connected to an exhaust portion VU due to a foreign matter resulting from droplets 300 contained in a gas 200. The exhaust portion VU provided for discharging the gas 200 generated in a cylinder 10 of this extruder comprises trapping plates 500A to 500D for trapping the droplets 300 contained in the gas 200.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B30B 3/00 - Presses characterised by the use of rotary pressing members, e.g. rollers, rings, discs
  • B30B 9/28 - Presses specially adapted for particular purposes for forming shaped articles
  • B29C 48/76 - Venting meansDegassing means

78.

AUTOMATIC EVALUATION DEVICE, AUTOMATIC EVALUATION METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023035856
Publication Number 2024/122169
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokota, Takumi
  • Saeki, Akihiko
  • Akagi, Takashi

Abstract

According to the present invention, an automatic evaluation device for a trained model that corrects operating conditions of an industrial machine comprises: a reception unit that receives a plurality of defect-inducing conditions that induce an operation which generates a defective product; and a processing unit. The processing unit generates a plurality of defect conditions on the basis of the plurality of defect-inducing conditions received by the reception unit, sets the generated defect conditions in the industrial machine, in a case where the industrial machine in which the defect conditions are set is operated, acquires the operating results when the operating conditions are corrected by the trained model, sets each of the plurality of defect conditions in the industrial machine, and generates an evaluation report of the trained model on the basis of the operation results obtained by operating the industrial machine a plurality of times for each defect condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

79.

DETECTION SYSTEM AND DETECTION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023029555
Publication Number 2024/116482
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-16
Publication Date 2024-06-06
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shiosaki Ayaka
  • Okimoto Tasuku
  • Hihara Keita

Abstract

A detection system (10) according to the present invention comprises: a camera (11) which images a fluid flowing through a pipe; an image processing unit (13) which performs image processing including a step of binarizing an image captured by the camera (11); and a detection unit (14) which detects a contaminant mixed into the fluid on the basis of the image processed by the image processing unit (13).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/85 - Investigating moving fluids or granular solids
  • G01N 21/27 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

80.

PROGRAM, PREDICTION METHOD, PREDICTION DEVICE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023036823
Publication Number 2024/116609
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-11
Publication Date 2024-06-06
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokomizo, Kazuya
  • Ishiguro, Ryou
  • Kimura, Koichi

Abstract

The present invention provides a program, etc., capable of accurately predicting the temperature of a film during molding. Provided is a program that causes a computer to execute a process for: acquiring measurement data during molding that is detected by a detection device and indicates the state of a film-molding machine that performs extrusion molding or the film molded by the film-molding machine; and on the basis of the acquired measurement data, predicting the film temperature during molding.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 48/88 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling
  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively

81.

MOLDING CONDITION ESTIMATION METHOD, PROGRAM, ESTIMATION DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE, AND LEARNING MODEL GENERATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023036824
Publication Number 2024/116610
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-11
Publication Date 2024-06-06
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokomizo, Kazuya
  • Ishiguro, Ryou
  • Kimura, Koichi

Abstract

Provided is a molding condition estimation method or the like with which a molding condition can be suitably estimated. In this molding condition estimation method, a computer performs processing to acquire a film temperature requested for a film molded by a film molding machine and estimate a molding condition satisfying the acquired film temperature using an estimation model that shows a state of either the film molding machine to perform extrusion molding or a film molded by the film molding machine, is constructed on the basis of molding information during molding detected by a detection device and a film temperature predicted from the molding information, and estimates a molding condition with respect to the film temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 48/88 - Thermal treatment of the stream of extruded material, e.g. cooling
  • B29C 55/14 - Shaping by stretching, e.g. drawing through a dieApparatus therefor of plates or sheets multiaxial biaxial successively

82.

BATTERY MATERIAL PRODUCTION DEVICE, BATTERY MATERIAL PRODUCTION SYSTEM, AND BATTERY MATERIAL PRODUCTION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023022075
Publication Number 2024/111140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-14
Publication Date 2024-05-30
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueda Naoki
  • Hiramatsu Seiya
  • Nakamura Satoru
  • Furuki Kenichi

Abstract

This battery material production device (100) comprises a stretching device (160), a monitoring device (180), and a control device (200). The stretching device (160): receives a sheet-form molded article, which is obtained by kneading a base and a filler, at a first conveyance speed from a sheet-forming device (140) that continuously delivers the molded article; and delivers the molded article at a second conveyance speed higher than the first conveyance speed, thereby reducing the thickness of the molded article. The monitoring device (180): monitors at least one of tensile force, distortion, and thickness pertaining to the molded article at a plurality of different positions in order to determine stretching conditions under which voids will not form in the molded article, thus generating monitoring data; and outputs the monitoring data to the control device (200), which controls the stretching conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/64 - Carriers or collectors

83.

EXTRUDER

      
Application Number JP2022043553
Publication Number 2024/111114
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-25
Publication Date 2024-05-30
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Saga, Daigo

Abstract

The cross-sectional area of the inside of a pair of cylinders 21, 22 in the direction orthogonal to the direction from a supply region AR1 to a kneading region AR2 is greater in the kneading region AR2 (cross-sectional area S2) than in the supply region AR1 (cross-sectional area S1). An extruder 10 can be enlarged thereby, that is, the residence time of a resin raw material (resin pellets PR, molten resin MR) can be lengthened, and the processing capacity can be increased without making the pair of cylinders 21, 22 and the screw 50 longer and without increasing the diameter of the pair of cylinders 21, 22 and the screw 50. Resin raw materials that require a longer residence time can thus be handled easily, making it possible to use the extruder 10 for a wide range of melt kneading applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/685 - Barrels or cylinders characterised by their inner surfaces, e.g. having grooves, projections or threads
  • B29B 7/46 - MixingKneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary with more than one shaft
  • B29B 17/00 - Recovery of plastics or other constituents of waste material containing plastics
  • B29C 48/40 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders using two or more parallel screws, e.g. twin screw extruders
  • B29C 48/57 - Screws provided with kneading disc-like elements, e.g. with oval-shaped elements
  • C08J 11/12 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by dry-heat treatment only

84.

PYROLYSIS SYSTEM AND WASTE PLASTIC PYROLYSIS SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2022042619
Publication Number 2024/105826
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-16
Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Saga, Daigo

Abstract

The present invention enables efficient replacement of a residue tank 102. A pyrolysis system 10 comprises an extruder 12, a buffer chamber 26, a flow passage 52, a residue tank 102, and a conveyance unit 72. The extruder 12 pyrolyzes waste plastic P. The buffer chamber 26 houses residue R remaining after the pyrolysis. The flow passage 52 receives the residue R from the buffer chamber 26. The residue tank 102 recovers the residue R discharged from the flow passage 52. The conveyance unit 72 conveys the residue R received from the buffer chamber 26 toward the residue tank 102.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08J 11/00 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials

85.

MOLDING CONDITION CORRECTING DEVICE, MOLDING MACHINE, MOLDING CONDITION CORRECTING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023033930
Publication Number 2024/106002
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-19
Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokota, Takumi
  • Saeki, Akihiko
  • Akagi, Takashi

Abstract

This molding condition correcting device for correcting a molding condition of a molding machine comprises: an acquiring unit for acquiring measurement data obtained by measuring a state of the molding machine, and inspection result data obtained by inspecting a condition of a molded product molded by the molding machine; and a learning device which learns a relationship between the measurement data and the inspection result data, and a correction amount of the molding condition, and which determines the correction amount on the basis of the acquired measurement data and inspection result data. At least one of the measurement data, the inspection result data and the correction amount handled by the learning device is standardized or normalized.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/76 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

86.

CUTTER BLADE, GRANULATING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CUTTER BLADE

      
Application Number JP2023020323
Publication Number 2024/105911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-31
Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Taya Ryusei

Abstract

A cutter blade (1) according to an embodiment comprises a cutting edge portion (20) which slides along a plate surface (204) of a die plate (201) to cut a material (206) extruded onto the plate surface (204) from a hole (205) formed in the plate surface (204), and a base metal portion (10) joined to a joining surface (25) of the cutting edge portion (20), wherein: the base metal portion (10) includes, in the vicinity of a joining surface (15), a cutting edge component detected part (10A) in which a cutting edge component, which is a constituent component of a cutting edge material included in the cutting edge portion (20), has been detected; the base metal portion (10) includes, inside the base metal portion (10), a cutting edge component detection-limit-or-lower part (10B) in which a concentration of the cutting edge component is equal to or less than a detection limit; and the cutting edge component detection part (10A) includes a part in which the concentration of the cutting edge component decreases with decreasing distance from the cutting edge component detection-limit-or-lower part (10B).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B26D 1/28 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a non-circular cutting member moving about an axis substantially perpendicular to the line of cut and rotating continuously in one direction during cutting
  • B22D 19/00 - Casting in, on, or around, objects which form part of the product
  • B26D 1/00 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor
  • B26D 3/00 - Cutting work characterised by the nature of the cut madeApparatus therefor
  • B29B 9/00 - Making granules

87.

REACTION DEVICE AND REACTOR

      
Application Number JP2023025110
Publication Number 2024/105926
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-06
Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueda Naoki
  • Nakamura Satoru
  • Furuki Kenichi

Abstract

Provided is a reaction device that can be prevented from becoming unable to operate normally, even when the reaction vessel deforms due to thermal expansion or thermal contraction. A reaction device (10) comprises: a cylindrical reaction vessel (100) including an intermediate portion (A3) between a one-end portion (A1) and an another-end portion (A2); a temperature control part that controls the temperature of the intermediate portion; a supply part (101) that supplies an object (R10) to be processed to the one-end portion inside the reaction vessel; a conveyance mechanism (120) that conveys the object to be processed, from the one-end portion of the reaction vessel through the intermediate portion to the other-end portion of the reaction vessel; a first support part (103) that supports the one-end portion of the reaction vessel in a fixed state; and a second support part (104) that supports the other-end portion of the reaction vessel such that the other-end portion is movable in the axial direction of the reaction vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 19/20 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside in the form of helices, e.g. screw reactors
  • B01F 27/1143 - Helically shaped stirrers, i.e. stirrers comprising a helically shaped band or helically shaped band sections screw-shaped, e.g. worms
  • B01F 27/724 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with helices or sections of helices with a single helix closely surrounded by a casing
  • B01F 35/43 - Supporting receptacles on frames or stands
  • B01F 35/92 - Heating or cooling systems for heating the outside of the receptacle, e.g. heated jackets or burners

88.

SURFACE MEMBER, LAMINATED MOLDED ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND PRESS DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022041110
Publication Number 2024/095435
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-04
Publication Date 2024-05-10
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yamamoto Takayuki

Abstract

Provided are: a lamination molding system in which at least one among uniformity of surface pressure distribution during pressurization by a press device, smoothness of a laminated molded article, and mold release properties when lamination molding is completed is improved over conventional technology; and a lamination molding method using said lamination molding system. In a lamination molding system (1), which comprises a vacuum lamination device (2) and a press device (3) disposed in a post process of the vacuum lamination device (2), the press device (3) is provided with a pressurizing block (317), (318) attached to at least one plate among an upper plate (312) and a lower plate (314), a cushioning material (321), (324) attached to the surface of the pressurizing block (317), (318), and a metal plate (322), (325) attached to the surface of the cushioning material (321), (324). A coating layer (323), (326) of at least one among titanium or a titanium alloy, nickel or a nickel alloy, a metal nitride, and DLC is formed on the surface of the metal plate (322), (325).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 65/02 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure
  • B30B 15/02 - DiesInserts therefor or mountings thereofMoulds
  • B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
  • B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure

89.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023023103
Publication Number 2024/084740
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-22
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Suzuki, Jun
  • Okimoto, Tasuku
  • Furokawa, Mikio

Abstract

The present invention stores usage registration information that indicates usage/non-usage of a maintenance management service that secures spares for the members of molding machines before the members are damaged at a storage unit in association with identifiers for users of the molding machines, acquires physical quantity data that relates to the state of the members of the molding machines, estimates the remaining life or degree of abnormality of the members on the basis of the acquired physical quantity data, determines the need to secure spares for members no later than before prescribed periods of time that correspond to the members on the basis of the estimated remaining life or degree of abnormality of the members, and, when it has been determined that there is a need to secure a spare for a member, executes processing that pertains to securing spares for members that need to be replaced in accordance with the usage registration information stored at the storage unit.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023023194
Publication Number 2024/084742
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-22
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Suzuki, Jun
  • Yamazawa, Takayuki
  • Xiong, Tingbi

Abstract

The present invention involves: storing, in a database, identifiers for identifying a plurality of users, factory identifiers for identifying a plurality of factories belonging to the plurality of users, equipment identifiers for identifying a plurality of industrial machines installed in the plurality of factories, and equipment-related information including specifications for the plurality of industrial machines in association with one another; reading from the database, factory identifiers, equipment identifiers, and equipment-related information items which are associated with an identifier of one of the users; creating an equipment list which includes a plurality of factories belonging to said one user, a plurality of industrial machines installed in the plurality of factories, and the corresponding equipment-related information items; and providing data of the created equipment list to the one user and external relevant parties relating to the one user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
  • G06Q 50/04 - Manufacturing

91.

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023023131
Publication Number 2024/084741
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-22
Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Furokawa, Mikio
  • Suzuki, Jun
  • Okimoto, Tasuku

Abstract

This information processing method includes: acquiring physical amount data relating to a state of a member constituting a molding machine; estimating remaining life or abnormality of the member on the basis of the acquired physical amount data; generating estimation data showing replacement fees for the member required to be replaced on the basis of an estimation result of the remaining life or abnormality of the member; and supplying the generated estimation data to a user of the molding machine.

IPC Classes  ?

92.

INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE HOPPER, INJECTION DEVICE, AND INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023036290
Publication Number 2024/080211
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-04
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Butani Michio

Abstract

An injection molding machine hopper (21) comprises a hopper body (31) and a connection structure (32) that connects a heating cylinder (15) and the hopper body (31). The connection structure (32) has: a base (38) having a through hole (44) in communication with the heating cylinder (15); and a connection pipe (39) connecting the base (38) and the hopper body (31). The connection pipe (39) can be separated from the base (38) by moving relative to the hopper body (31).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 17/20 - AccessoriesPressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure Details
  • B22D 17/30 - Accessories for supplying molten metal, e.g. in rations
  • B29C 45/18 - Feeding the material into the injection moulding apparatus

93.

OIL SUPPLY UNIT AND EXTRUDER

      
Application Number JP2023016168
Publication Number 2024/079927
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-24
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Maruyama, Yu

Abstract

An oil supply unit 40 of one embodiment comprises: a tank 51 that stores a lubricating oil; a return oil passage 58 for returning the lubricating oil from a first object of lubrication to the tank 51; a return oil passage 65 for returning the lubricating oil from a second object of lubrication to the tank 51; a tank 63 and a pump 64a provided in the return oil passage 65; a replenishment oil passage 70 connecting the return oil passage 65 and the tank 63; a valve 71 provided in the replenishment oil passage 70; a monitoring part 73 that monitors the oil level of the lubricating oil stored in the tank 63; and a valve control part 72 that controls the valve 71 on the basis of a monitoring result from the monitoring part 73. Then, when the height of the oil level of the lubricating oil in the tank 63 is within a specified range, the valve 71 is closed. When the height of the oil level of the lubricating oil in the tank 63 is below the specified range, the valve 71 is opened.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
  • B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 48/37 - Gear pumps
  • B29C 48/395 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders
  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • B29C 48/94 - Lubricating

94.

SCREW MAINTENANCE JIG OF METAL INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE, AND SCREW MAINTENANCE METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023033454
Publication Number 2024/070716
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Butani Michio

Abstract

A screw maintenance jig (30) comprises a pipe-like screw accommodation part (43) and a suspension part (40). The screw accommodation part (43) comprises pipe-divisional members (34, 38) that each have a shape resulting the screw accommodation part (43) being divided either by a plane that is parallel to a cylindrical axis thereof or by a plane that contains the cylindrical axis in the surface thereof. The screw accommodation part (43) is formed by having the pipe-divisional members (34, 38) either arranged in proximity to each other or joined together. The interior of the screw accommodation part (43) is opened up by having the pipe-divisional members (34, 38) either arranged away from each other or separated from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 17/20 - AccessoriesPressure die casting or injection die casting, i.e. casting in which the metal is forced into a mould under high pressure Details

95.

BONDED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BONDED SUBSTRATE

      
Application Number JP2023034019
Publication Number 2024/063072
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-20
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maruko Takuya
  • Iwata Hirokazu
  • Kikuchi Hirokazu
  • Chiba Masaki
  • Yokota Hiroaki

Abstract

Provided is a bonded substrate in which the generation of voids is suppressed and that has high bonding strength. An aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a bonded substrate in which a first substrate and a second substrate are bonded via a bonding plane. The first substrate has a first modified layer on the bonding plane side, and the second substrate has a second modified layer on the bonding plane side. An aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method for manufacturing a bonded substrate in which a first substrate and a second substrate are bonded, the method comprising: a step for performing a plasma treatment on a surface of the first substrate to form a first modified layer on the surface of the first substrate; a step for performing a plasma treatment on a surface of the second substrate to form a second modified layer on the surface of the second substrate; a step for provisionally bonding the first substrate and the second substrate in a state in which the first modified layer and the second modified layer are opposed to each other; and a step for annealing the substrates after the provisional bonding to bond the first substrate and the second substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03H 3/08 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of impedance networks, resonating circuits, resonators for the manufacture of electromechanical resonators or networks for the manufacture of resonators or networks using surface acoustic waves
  • H03H 9/25 - Constructional features of resonators using surface acoustic waves
  • H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof

96.

RESIN-CONTAINER MOLDING DIE AND INJECTION BLOW MOLDING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023031647
Publication Number 2024/048689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kuramoto Yuya
  • Hironaka Yoshitaka
  • Yasue Akira
  • Susa Keigo
  • Hiratsuka Ayumu

Abstract

A resin-container molding die (1) comprises an injection molding die (38), a blow molding die (39), and an intermediate die (41). When the injection molding die (38) and the intermediate die (41) are clamped and injection is performed, a parison (62) is molded that includes a flange-shaped opening (64) formed of a first annular step portion (44) and an annular face portion (48). When the parison (62) is kept in the intermediate die (41) and clamped to the blow molding die (39), the flange-shaped opening (64) is compressed by a second annular step portion (58) and the annular face portion (48). The first annular step portion (44) includes an outer circumferential face forming side wall face (45) that is for forming an outer circumferential face (67) of the flange-shaped opening (64) and is connected to a parting line (PL). The second annular step portion (58) includes an outer circumferential face contacting side wall face (60) that comes into contact with the outer circumferential face (67) and is connected to the parting line (PL).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 49/48 - Moulds
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 45/37 - Mould cavity walls
  • B29C 49/02 - Combined blow-moulding and manufacture of the preform or the parison
  • B29C 49/42 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations

97.

REACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRODUCT

      
Application Number JP2023014638
Publication Number 2024/042770
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-10
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueda Naoki
  • Nakamura Satoru
  • Furuki Kenichi
  • Hiramatsu Seiya

Abstract

A reaction system (1) produces a product from a raw material to be treated. The reaction system (1) includes a reaction oven (100) and a conveyance device (141). The reaction oven (100) has: feed ports (110) through which a raw material (10A) to be treated and a conveyance aid (20) are received; a delivery port (120) through which a produced product (10B) is sent out; and a tubular body (101) in which the portion ranging from the feed ports (110) to the delivery port (120) accepts a mixture of the raw material (10A) to be treated or the product (10B) and the conveyance aid (20). The conveyance device (141) conveys the mixture in the tubular body (101) from the feed ports (110) to the delivery port (120).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 8/08 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with moving particles
  • B01J 8/18 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles
  • B01J 8/38 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique with fluidised bed containing a rotatable device or being subject to rotation

98.

RESIN DECOMPOSITION TREATMENT METHOD AND DECOMPOSITION TREATMENT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023015796
Publication Number 2024/034189
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-20
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner
  • THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
  • HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Imaida, Tessei
  • Saga, Daigo
  • Uneda, Hiroshi
  • Baba, Tsuyoshi
  • Hiraoka, Shoko
  • Ozaki, Satoshi

Abstract

Provided are a resin decomposition treatment method and a decomposition treatment device with which it is possible to safely and efficiently carry out a decomposition treatment. The resin decomposition treatment device 10 comprises: a cylinder 12; a resin supply part 11 that supplies a thermoplastic resin to the cylinder 12; a screw 12a that conveys the supplied thermoplastic resin and the thermoplastic resin that has been melt plasticized; a liquid supply part 13 that supplies a heated and pressurized liquid into the cylinder, to subject the melt plasticized thermoplastic resin to a decomposition treatment in subcritical state or in a supercritical state; an extrusion part 14 that is provided at the front end of the cylinder 12 and discharges the decomposition product of the thermoplastic resin to the outside of the cylinder; a rotary drive mechanism 15 that rotationally drives the screw 12a; and a reverse flow suppressing mechanism 16 that suppresses reverse flow of the melt plasticized thermoplastic resin inside the cylinder 12.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08J 11/10 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation

99.

RESIN DECOMPOSITION TREATMENT METHOD AND DECOMPOSITION TREATMENT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023015797
Publication Number 2024/034190
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-20
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Imaida, Tessei
  • Saga, Daigo
  • Uneda, Hiroshi

Abstract

Provided are a resin decomposition treatment method and a decomposition treatment device with which it is possible to safely and efficiently carry out a decomposition treatment. The resin decomposition treatment device 10 comprises: a cylinder 12; a resin supply part 11 that supplies a thermoplastic resin to the cylinder 12; a screw 12a that conveys the supplied thermoplastic resin and the thermoplastic resin that has been melt plasticized; a liquid supply part 13 that supplies a heated and pressurized liquid into the cylinder, to subject the melt plasticized thermoplastic resin to a decomposition treatment in subcritical state or in a supercritical state; an extrusion part 14 that is provided at the front end of the cylinder 12 and discharges the decomposition product of the thermoplastic resin to the outside of the cylinder; a rotary drive mechanism 15 that rotationally drives the screw 12a; and a cooling mechanism 16 that cools the cylinder 12.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08J 11/10 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation

100.

INFERENCE METHOD, INFERENCE DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023012413
Publication Number 2024/014070
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-28
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okimoto, Tasuku
  • Suzuki, Jun
  • Furokawa, Mikio

Abstract

The present invention involves: acquiring physical quantity data relating to the state of a member that constitutes a molding machine; preparing a plurality of inference models for inferring, by different algorithms, the lifetime or abnormality degree of the member or the quality of a molded article; inferring, by using at least one of the inference models selected from the plurality of inference models, the lifetime or abnormality degree of the member or the quality of a molded article on the basis of the acquired physical quantity data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 48/30 - Extrusion nozzles or dies
  • B29C 48/395 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders
  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
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