US3682235A
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Cooling water chamber for vertical casting frame
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-23
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A universal water chamber for a vertical casting frame which can be adapted to a wide range of formats and which provides for easy regulation and distribution of water, including a supporting frame, crossmembers adjustably supported on said frame, and spray heads variably fixed to said crossmembers, a source for cooling water, and ramps connected by an independent variable-flow flexible coupling to each of the crossmembers and heads, whereby the number of crossmembers and heads and the positions thereof relative to each other and the frame can be varied to accommodate castings of different formats.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:20
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/04; B22D11/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A universal water chamber for a vertical frame for continuous casting comprising a supporting frame, crossmembers extending crosswise of the frame and means for Securing the crossmembers in various positions of support over the length of said frame, head members supported by said crossmembers between adjacent crossmembers and means for securing said head members in variable positions to adjacent crossmembers over the lengths thereof, a source for cooling water, at least one ramp for receiving the cooling water from the supply source, and variable-flow flexible couplings connecting said ramp to the crossmembers and heads for directing the flow of cooling water thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A universal water chamber for a vertical frame for continuous casting comprising a supporting frame, crossmembers extending crosswise of the frame and means for Securing the crossmembers in various positions of support over the length of said frame, head members supported by said crossmembers between adjacent crossmembers and means for securing said head members in variable positions to adjacent crossmembers over the lengths thereof, a source for cooling water, at least one ramp for receiving the cooling water from the supply source, and variable-flow flexible couplings connecting said ramp to the crossmembers and heads for directing the flow of cooling water thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
A water chamber as claimed in claim 1 in which the crossmembers comprise a tubular structure formed of a tubular member which is split along its upper generatrix, the opposite ends of said tubular member being connected with the water supply, a plate on which the tubular member is secured having spray openings in the upper portions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A water chamber as claimed in claim 2 in which the plate is provided with opening in the lower portion for attachment of the heads thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A water chamber as claimed in claim 1 which includes a partition subdividing the crossmember into upper and lower compartments with a passage therebetween for communication between said compartments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A water chamber as claimed in claim 1 in which the means for fixing the crossmember to the frame comprises a bracket on each end of the crossmember and bolt and nut means releasably interconnecting the crossmember to the frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A water chamber as claimed in claim 1 in which the head comprises a tubular body, spray holes through the inner surface of said tubular body, and a water supply pipe connected to the outer surface of said tubular body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
A water chamber as claimed in claim 6 which includes end plates mounted to close the ends of said tubular body, tabs on the upper portion of said end plates in position to rest on the upper surface of the corresponding crossmembers, and opening in the lower end portions of said end plates for attachment to said crossmembers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A water chamber as claimed in claim 1 which includes a variable-flow valve in each flexible coupling.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |