US3723632A
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Water cooling system for vacuum arc furnace
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-09
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1992-03-09
Abstract
Abstract The cooling system is connected with a main for continuous cooling water supply coupled to an electrode holder cooling pipeline. After cooling the electrode holder, water is fed into the cooling spaces of a mould and of a bottom plate. The cooling system is provided with a reserve vessel which is connected by pipelines with the cooling spaces of the electrode chamber, mould and bottom plate of the furnace.
Inventors
- 👤 S Beizerov
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:26
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B7/00; H05B7/02; H05B7/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S266/00; Y10S266/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A water cooling system for a vacuum arc furnace comprising: a bottom plate provided with a cooling space therefor, a mould mounted on said bottom plate and enclosed by a jacket defining a cooling space thereof, an electrode chamber arranged on said mould and having a cooling space, an electrode holder fastened in the upper portion of said electrode chamber; a pipeline running from said electrode holder, said pipeline for cooling said electrode holder and communicating with said cooling spaces of the said mould and bottom plate; a main for continuous cooling water supply communicating with said pipeline; a reserve vessel for cooling water whose bottom portion is located at least level with the top mark of said furnace; and a system of pipelines connecting said reserve vessel with said cooling spaces of the said mould, bottom plate and electrode chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A water cooling system for a vacuum arc furnace comprising: a bottom plate provided with a cooling space therefor, a mould mounted on said bottom plate and enclosed by a jacket defining a cooling space thereof, an electrode chamber arranged on said mould and having a cooling space, an electrode holder fastened in the upper portion of said electrode chamber; a pipeline running from said electrode holder, said pipeline for cooling said electrode holder and communicating with said cooling spaces of the said mould and bottom plate; a main for continuous cooling water supply communicating with said pipeline; a reserve vessel for cooling water whose bottom portion is located at least level with the top mark of said furnace; and a system of pipelines connecting said reserve vessel with said cooling spaces of the said mould, bottom plate and electrode chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A water cooling system for a vacuum arc furnace as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reserve vessel is provided with a pipe for maintaining the water in said vessel with said pipe.
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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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |