US4184532A
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Chill roll casting of continuous filament
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1977-10-05
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Granted: 1980-01-22
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Expires: 1997-10-05
Abstract
Abstract Improvement in apparatus for making metal filament by depositing a stream of molten metal onto the inner surface of an annular chill roll as it is being rotated includes provision of a rotably mounted annular chill roll having an inner surface substantially parallel to its axis of rotation, and means for stripping the metal filament from the inner surface of the chill roll and for guiding the stripped metal filament away from the chill roll.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Bedell
- 👤 Naim Hemmat
- 👤 Donald E. Polk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:36
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/005; B22D11/06; B22D11/0611; B22D11/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for making continuous metal filament comprising an annular chill roll mounted for rotation around its axis, said chill roll providing an inner casting surface which is in its entirety parallel to the axis of rotation of the chill roll; means for producing a jet of molten metal and directing it into the inner surface of the annular chill roll as it is being rotated; and means for stripping the metal filament from the inner surface of the rotating chill roll beyond the point of solidification of the molten metal deposited thereon, and for guiding the stripped metal filament away from the chill roll.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for making continuous metal filament comprising an annular chill roll mounted for rotation around its axis, said chill roll providing an inner casting surface which is in its entirety parallel to the axis of rotation of the chill roll; means for producing a jet of molten metal and directing it into the inner surface of the annular chill roll as it is being rotated; and means for stripping the metal filament from the inner surface of the rotating chill roll beyond the point of solidification of the molten metal deposited thereon, and for guiding the stripped metal filament away from the chill roll.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means for stripping the filament from the inner surface of the chill roll comprise means for directing a fluid jet against the inner surface of the chill roll.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means for stripping the filament from the inner surface of the chill roll comprise a scraper blade.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means for stripping the filament from the inner surface of the chill roll comprise a rotatable brush.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including means for cooling the chill roll.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 1 enclosed in a vacuum chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the means for stripping the filament from the inner surface of the chill roll comprises a rotatable brush.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
A process for making metal filament which comprises directing a jet of molten metal onto the inner surface of a rotating annular chill roll, which inner surface in its entirety is parallel to the axis of rotation of the chill roll, stripping the metal filament formed by solidification of the molten metal in contact with the inner surface of the rotating chill roll at a point beyond which solidification occurred, and guiding the stripped metal filament away from the inner surface of the chill roll.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
85 words
A process for making metal filament which comprises directing a jet of molten metal onto the inner surface of a rotating annular chill roll, which inner surface in its entirety is parallel to the axis of rotation of the chill roll, stripping the metal filament formed by solidification of the molten metal in contact with the inner surface of the rotating chill roll at a point beyond which solidification occurred, and guiding the stripped metal filament away from the inner surface of the chill roll.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The process of claim 8 wherein the metal filament is stripped from the chill roll by directing a jet of fluid against the inner surface of the chill roll so as to lift the filament from that surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 9 wherein the jet of fluid is a jet of air.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the metal filament is stripped from the chill roll by means of suction supplied by an aspirator.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the metal filament is stripped from the chill roll by means of a rotating brush.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the metal filament is stripped from the chill roll by means of a scraper blade.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
9 words
The method of claim 8 conducted under reduced pressure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 14 wherein the filament is stripped from the chill roll by mens of a rotating brush.
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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) | 1983-01-21 | 1983-07-23 | 1984-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-21 | 1987-07-23 | 1988-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-21 | 1991-07-23 | 1992-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |