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Method to obtain sections and/or bars in the cold state, and sections and/or bars thus obtained
Assignee: Danieli and C Officine Meccaniche SpA
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Filing: 1992-05-18
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Granted: 1994-02-08
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Expires: 2012-05-18
Abstract
Abstract Method to obtain simultaneously in the cold state a plurality of sections and/or bars (14), starting with a hot-rolled single multiple-section element (10) which is then cooled (12), the sections and/or bars (14) being deemed to be small sections and/or bars (14) in relation to the typical dimensional category of the specific rolling mill (11), the single multiple-section element (10) comprising a plurality of sections and/or bars (14) which have a symmetrical, asymmetric or special cross-section, a web (23) possibly being included between one section and/or bar (14) and another, the hot-rolled single multiple-section element (10) being cooled (12) in line with the rolling mill (11) and then undergoing, without a break of continuity, an operation in the cold state of simultaneous lengthwise splitting (13) to separate the individual small sections and/or bars (14). The single multiple-section element and the resulting individual sections are also protected.
Inventors
- 👤 Giampietro Benedetti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:54
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21B; B21B1/00; B21B1/08; B21B1/0815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A method to obtain a plurality of sections and/or bars in a cold state, comprising: a step of obtaining a hot-rolled multiple-section element comprising a plurality of sections and/or bars joined together lengthwise along nominal lines of splitting from a hot rolling mill, wherein said rolling mill has a size useful for typically rolling a single section or bar having a cross-sectional size within a predetermined dimensional range and wherein each of said plurality of sections and/or bars has a cross-sectional size smaller than said predetermined dimensional range; a step of pre-slitting said hot-rolled multiple-section element lengthwise thereby providing slits completely through said hot-rolled multiple-section element discontinuously along said normal lines of splitting; a step of cooling the pre-slit, hot-rolled multiple-section element; and a step of simultaneously lengthwise splitting, in a cold state, of the cooled, pre-slit, hot-rolled multiple-section element into a plurality of individual sections and/or bars; wherein said steps are conducted without a break of continuity.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
A method to obtain a plurality of sections and/or bars in a cold state, comprising: a step of obtaining a hot-rolled multiple-section element comprising a plurality of sections and/or bars joined together lengthwise along nominal lines of splitting from a hot rolling mill, wherein said rolling mill has a size useful for typically rolling a single section or bar having a cross-sectional size within a predetermined dimensional range and wherein each of said plurality of sections and/or bars has a cross-sectional size smaller than said predetermined dimensional range; a step of pre-slitting said hot-rolled multiple-section element lengthwise thereby providing slits completely through said hot-rolled multiple-section element discontinuously along said normal lines of splitting; a step of cooling the pre-slit, hot-rolled multiple-section element; and a step of simultaneously lengthwise splitting, in a cold state, of the cooled, pre-slit, hot-rolled multiple-section element into a plurality of individual sections and/or bars; wherein said steps are conducted without a break of continuity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, whereby the plurality of individual sections and/or bars obtained by being simultaneously split in the cold state from the cooled, pre-slit, hot rolled multiple-section element are then straightened at one time.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Method as claimed in claim 2, whereby before being straightened the plurality of individual sections and/or bars undergo a lengthwise trimming operation along edges thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, whereby the plurality of individual sections and/or bars obtained by being simultaneously split in the cold state from the cooled, pre-slit, hot rolled multiple-section element are then reshaped along edges thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, whereby before the step of simultaneous lengthwise splitting, the cooled pre-slit, hot rolled multiple-section element undergoes a pre-straightening operation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, whereby before the step of simultaneous lengthwise splitting, the cooled pre-slit, hot rolled multiple-section element undergoes an operation of being sheared to size.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, whereby the hot rolled multiple-section element comprises asymmetric sections in an odd number.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, whereby during the step of cooling the pre-slit, hot-rolled multiple-section element undergoes thermal treatment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, whereby the step of cooling takes place on a plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, whereby the step of cooling takes place in line in air and/or in water.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, whereby the cooled, pre-slit, hot rolled multiple-section element undergoes a straightening operation simultaneously with said step of lengthwise splitting.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said step of pre-slitting is conducted during said step of obtaining a hot-rolled multiple-section element.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said step of pre-slitting is conducted after said step of obtaining a hot-rolled multiple-section element and before said step of cooling.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
85 words
Method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said hot-rolled multiple-section element comprises a plurality of sections joined together along adjacent sides, said multiple-section element being hot-rolled in a state in which said adjacent sides are deformed in comparison to a final desired shape of the individual sections, said method further comprising the step of reshaping deformed sides of the plurality of individual sections obtained from said step of lengthwise splitting, wherein said step of reshaping provides said plurality of individual sections with their desired form.
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