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Susceptor for rotary disc reactor
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1981-09-08
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Granted: 1983-05-31
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Expires: 2001-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A susceptor for use in a rotary disc reactor comprises a disc having a plurality of radial slots formed adjacent the periphery of the disc. The slots are circumferentially spaced from each other such that the oppositely-flowing heating currents in the sectors disposed between the slots are forced to be adjacent each other to cause a cancelling effect. A plurality of such discs may be supported in stack-like relationship by supporting posts having the ends thereof adapted to fit into the radial slots. Each disc also has radiation shielding means attached to and extending beyond the periphery thereof. The radiation shielding means is made of a material different from the susceptor material of the disc.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Berkman
- 👤 John F. Corboy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:12
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B6/00; H05B6/02; H05B6/10; H05B6/105; C; C23; C23C; C23C16/00; C23C16/44; C23C16/458; C23C16/4582; C23C16/4583; C23C16/4584; C30; C30B; C30B25/00; C30B25/02; C30B25/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
In a susceptor comprising a plurality of discs adapted for use in a rotary disc reactor, the improvement comprising: means for supporting said discs in a stack-like relationship wherein said discs are substantially parallel to each other, and each of said discs having a plurality of radial openings formed adjacent the periphery of said disc and circumferentially spaced from each other such that the oppositely-flowing heating currents in the sectors disposed between said openings are forced to be adjacent each other to cause a cancelling effect, each of said discs also having a circular aperture disposed in the center thereof and a susceptor plate adapted to fit within said aperture, each of said plates being of a susceptor material having a high electrical conductivity relative to the susceptor material of said discs along the basal planes parallel thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a susceptor comprising a plurality of discs adapted for use in a rotary disc reactor, the improvement comprising: means for supporting said discs in a stack-like relationship wherein said discs are substantially parallel to each other, and each of said discs having a plurality of radial openings formed adjacent the periphery of said disc and circumferentially spaced from each other such that the oppositely-flowing heating currents in the sectors disposed between said openings are forced to be adjacent each other to cause a cancelling effect, each of said discs also having a circular aperture disposed in the center thereof and a susceptor plate adapted to fit within said aperture, each of said plates being of a susceptor material having a high electrical conductivity relative to the susceptor material of said discs along the basal planes parallel thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A susceptor as defined in claim 1 wherein said discs are vitreous carbon and wherein said plates are conventional graphite.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A susceptor as defined in claim 2 wherein said sectors are less than forty-five degrees.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A susceptor as defined in claim 2 having a radius R wherein said openings comprise thirty-six rectangular slots having a width of about 0.5 mm and extending inward from said periphery a distance equal to approximately R/2.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A susceptor as defined in claim 2 having a radius R wherein said openings comprise forty-eight rectangular slots extending inward from said periphery a distance of approximately R/3 and having alternating widths of about 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A susceptor as defined in claim 5 wherein each of said susceptor plates has a handle extending beyond the periphery of said plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A susceptor as defined in claim 6 wherein each of said susceptor plates has a plurality of radial slots formed adjacent the periphery of said plate, said slots extending inward from said periphery at different distances.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A susceptor as defined in claim 1 wherein said supporting means comprises a plurality of support posts having the ends thereof adapted to fit into said radial openings.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
84 words
In a susceptor comprising a plurality of discs adapted for use in a rotary disc reactor, the improvement comprising: means for supporting said discs in a stack-like relationship wherein said discs are substantially parallel to each other, and radiation shielding means attached to and extending beyond the periphery of each of said discs, each of said discs being of a susceptor material having a high electrical conductivity relative to the material of said radiation shielding means along the basal planes parallel to said discs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
84 words
In a susceptor comprising a plurality of discs adapted for use in a rotary disc reactor, the improvement comprising: means for supporting said discs in a stack-like relationship wherein said discs are substantially parallel to each other, and radiation shielding means attached to and extending beyond the periphery of each of said discs, each of said discs being of a susceptor material having a high electrical conductivity relative to the material of said radiation shielding means along the basal planes parallel to said discs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A susceptor as defined in claim 9 wherein said radiation shielding means is vitreous carbon and wherein said discs are conventional graphite.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A susceptor as defined in claim 10 wherein each of said radiation shielding means comprises a plurality of distinct radial segments spaced equidistantly along said periphery.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A susceptor as defined in claim 9 wherein each of said radiation shielding means has a plurality of radial openings formed adjacent the periphery thereof.
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