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Induction furnace having improved thermal profile
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1981-08-31
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Granted: 1983-10-11
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Expires: 2001-08-31
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for casting directionally solidified articles is disclosed. Concepts for obtaining a desired temperature profile in an induction furnace are discussed. An induction furnace 10 has increased heating capacity at the withdrawal end 32 of the susceptor 28. A hot zone baffle 42 is disposed at the withdrawal end to inhibit the radiation of heat energy from the hot zone 12. A plurality of grooves 34 are formed about the interior of the susceptor at the withdrawal end to inhibit the conduction of heat energy out of the susceptor. A preferred thermal profile in the operating furnace with a peak temperature in close proximity to the withdrawal end results.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E. Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:02
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B6/00; H05B6/02; H05B6/10; H05B6/105; B; B22; B22D; B22D27/00; B22D27/04; B22D27/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
In a casting furnace of the type suited to the production of directionally solidified articles by a withdrawal process and having a cylindrical susceptor with a pour end and a withdrawal end surrounded by induction heating coils, the improvement which comprises: means for establishing a temperature profile within the furnace which is characterized by a peak temperature in close proximity to the withdrawal end of the furnace including a plurality of grooves extending circumferentially about the interior of the withdrawal end of the susceptor for inhibiting the conduction of heat energy out of the furnace at the withdrawal end of the susceptor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a casting furnace of the type suited to the production of directionally solidified articles by a withdrawal process and having a cylindrical susceptor with a pour end and a withdrawal end surrounded by induction heating coils, the improvement which comprises: means for establishing a temperature profile within the furnace which is characterized by a peak temperature in close proximity to the withdrawal end of the furnace including a plurality of grooves extending circumferentially about the interior of the withdrawal end of the susceptor for inhibiting the conduction of heat energy out of the furnace at the withdrawal end of the susceptor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention according to claim 1 which further includes a hot zone baffle disposed at the withdrawal end of the susceptor for inhibiting the radiation of heat energy from the withdrawal end of the furnace.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention according to claim 2 which further includes an induction heating coil disposed about the cylindrical susceptor wherein the induction heating coil has a greater heating capacity at the withdrawal end of the susceptor than at the pour end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the susceptor is fabricated of graphite and has a thickness on the order of one (1) inch and wherein the grooves are cut into the susceptor to a depth of approximately seven eighths (7/8) inches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention according to claim 4 wherein the susceptor has an inside diameter on the order of twelve and one-half (121/2) inches and a height on the order of fifteen (15) inches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein the grooves are spaced on centers of approximately one-half (1/2) inch and wherein the width of each groove is approximately one-eighth (1/8) inch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the grooved portion of the susceptor extends over approximately fifteen percent (15%) of the height of the susceptor.
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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) | 1986-10-10 | 1987-04-11 | 1987-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-10-10 | 1991-04-11 | 1991-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-10-10 | 1995-04-11 | 1995-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |