US3363441A
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Speed control system for edger and other rolls in a reduction rolling mill
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1965-09-28
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1985-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Andrew W Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:33
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21B; B21B37/00; B21B37/46; B21B1/00; B21B1/02; B21B1/04; B21B1/06; B21B13/00; B21B13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A REDUCTION ROLLING MILL HAVING A FIRST SET OF ROLLS DRIVEN BY A FIRST VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR AND A SECOND SET OF ROLLS DRIVEN BY A SECOND MOTOR, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING MEANS FOR SENSING THE FIRST MOTOR LOADDING AFTER WORKPIECE TRANSPORT BETWEEN THE FIRST ROLLS AND PRIOR TO WORKPIECE ENTRY TO THE SECOND ROLLS, MEANS FOR SENSING THE FIRST MOTOR LOADING AFTER WORKPIECE ENTRY TO THE SECOND ROLLS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO BOTH TO SAID SENSING MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE FIRST MOTOR DRIVE SPEED TO MATCH THE FIRST ROLL SPEED WITH THE SECOND ROLL SPEED AFTER WORKPIECE ENTRY TO THE SECOND ROLLS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A REDUCTION ROLLING MILL HAVING A FIRST SET OF ROLLS DRIVEN BY A FIRST VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR AND A SECOND SET OF ROLLS DRIVEN BY A SECOND MOTOR, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING MEANS FOR SENSING THE FIRST MOTOR LOADDING AFTER WORKPIECE TRANSPORT BETWEEN THE FIRST ROLLS AND PRIOR TO WORKPIECE ENTRY TO THE SECOND ROLLS, MEANS FOR SENSING THE FIRST MOTOR LOADING AFTER WORKPIECE ENTRY TO THE SECOND ROLLS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO BOTH TO SAID SENSING MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE FIRST MOTOR DRIVE SPEED TO MATCH THE FIRST ROLL SPEED WITH THE SECOND ROLL SPEED AFTER WORKPIECE ENTRY TO THE SECOND ROLLS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |