US3717197A
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Mold for continuous casting of slab ingots
Assignee: Vodafone GmbH
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Filing: 1971-01-15
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1991-01-15
Abstract
Abstract Twin cavity mold with adjustable cross-sectional dimensions and variable cavity taper.
Inventors
- 👤 F Strack
- 👤 E Keuper
- 👤 K Frenken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:33
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/14; B22D11/147; B22D11/04; B22D11/0403; B22D11/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
Mold for continuous casting of plural rectangular ingots including two long sides, and two short sides of the mold facing each other, each short side defining one short side for one mold cavity, the short sides disposed for lateral and tilting adjustment, the improvement comprising: at least one stationary divider construction in the mold having tiltable plates for defining the respective other short sides for completion of mold cavities; and means for tilting the plates in opposite directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
Mold for continuous casting of plural rectangular ingots including two long sides, and two short sides of the mold facing each other, each short side defining one short side for one mold cavity, the short sides disposed for lateral and tilting adjustment, the improvement comprising: at least one stationary divider construction in the mold having tiltable plates for defining the respective other short sides for completion of mold cavities; and means for tilting the plates in opposite directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
Mold for continuous casting of plural rectangular ingots including two long sides, and two short sides of the mold facing each other, each short side defining one short side for one mold cavity, the short sides disposed for lateral and tilting adjustment, the improvement comprising: at least one stationary divider construction in the mold having tiltable plates for defining the respective other short sides for completion of mold cavities; and means for tilting the plates in opposite directions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
Mold for continuous casting of plural rectangular ingots including two long sides, and two short sides of the mold facing each other, each short side defining one short side for one mold cavity, the short sides disposed for lateral and tilting adjustment, the improvement comprising: at least one stationary divider construction in the mold having tiltable plates for defining the respective other short sides for completion of mold cavities; and means for tilting the plates in opposite directions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
Mold as in claim 1, the divider construction having means for hinging the lower ends of the plates, there being adjusting means engaging the upper ends of the plates for tilting same on an axis as defined by the means for hinging.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
Mold as in claim 1, the divider construction including a wall secured to the long plates of the mold and supporting means for hinging and the means for tilting the plates.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
Mold as in claim 3, the tilting means including adjusting spindles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
DE1254828B
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US3583473A
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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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |