US3779303A
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Installation for continuous ingot casting
Assignee: Fives Lille Cail
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Filing: 1972-01-04
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-01-04
Abstract
Abstract In a continuous ingot casting installation, the frame of an upper set of guide rollers for the ingot is supported directly on, and is rigidly fixed to, the frame of a lower set of ingot guide rollers, the frame of the lower set of guide rollers being supported on a base support. The ingot mold is guided for oscillating movement in the direction of the casting axis, and the ingot mold as well as the fixed elements guiding it during oscillation are carried by the frame of the upper set of guide rollers.
Inventors
- 👤 J Pietryka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:58
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/12; B22D11/128; B22D11/1282; B22D11/04; B22D11/053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
An installation for continuous ingot casting, comprising 1. an ingot mold, 2. means for oscillating the ingot mold in the direction of the casting axis, 3. fixed elements guiding the oscillating movement of the ingot mold, 4. a guide means for a cast ingot, the guide means including an upper and a lower set of guide rollers each mounted in a respective frame and the guide roller frames being arranged end-to-end, a. the frame of the upper set of guide rollers being solely supported directly on, and being rigidly fixed to, the frame of the lower set of guide rollers, and b. the ingot mold and the fixed elements guiding the oscillating movement thereof being carried by the frame of the upper set of guide rollers, and 5. a support base supporting the frame of the lower set of guide rollers to allow thermal expansion of the upper portion of said lower guide roller frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
An installation for continuous ingot casting, comprising 1. an ingot mold, 2. means for oscillating the ingot mold in the direction of the casting axis, 3. fixed elements guiding the oscillating movement of the ingot mold, 4. a guide means for a cast ingot, the guide means including an upper and a lower set of guide rollers each mounted in a respective frame and the guide roller frames being arranged end-to-end, a. the frame of the upper set of guide rollers being solely supported directly on, and being rigidly fixed to, the frame of the lower set of guide rollers, and b. the ingot mold and the fixed elements guiding the oscillating movement thereof being carried by the frame of the upper set of guide rollers, and 5. a support base supporting the frame of the lower set of guide rollers to allow thermal expansion of the upper portion of said lower guide roller frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
means for oscillating the ingot mold in the direction of the casting axis,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
means for oscillating the ingot mold in the direction of the casting axis,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The installation of claim 1, wherein the frame of the upper set of guide rollers is of rectangular cross section and the guide rollers are mounted within the rectangular periphery of the frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The installation of claim 1, wherein the frame of the lower set of guide rollers has a horizontal support surface at the upper end thereof and the frame of the upper set of guide rollers is fixed to the horizontal surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
fixed elements guiding the oscillating movement of the ingot mold,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
fixed elements guiding the oscillating movement of the ingot mold,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
a guide means for a cast ingot, the guide means including an upper and a lower set of guide rollers each mounted in a respective frame and the guide roller frames being arranged end-to-end, a. the frame of the upper set of guide rollers being solely supported directly on, and being rigidly fixed to, the frame of the lower set of guide rollers, and b. the ingot mold and the fixed elements guiding the oscillating movement thereof being carried by the frame of the upper set of guide rollers, and
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
90 words
a guide means for a cast ingot, the guide means including an upper and a lower set of guide rollers each mounted in a respective frame and the guide roller frames being arranged end-to-end, a. the frame of the upper set of guide rollers being solely supported directly on, and being rigidly fixed to, the frame of the lower set of guide rollers, and b. the ingot mold and the fixed elements guiding the oscillating movement thereof being carried by the frame of the upper set of guide rollers, and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
a support base supporting the frame of the lower set of guide rollers to allow thermal expansion of the upper portion of said lower guide roller frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
a support base supporting the frame of the lower set of guide rollers to allow thermal expansion of the upper portion of said lower guide roller frame.
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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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |