Metal founding – Process – Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-24
2005-05-24
Kerns, Kevin P. (Department: 1725)
Metal founding
Process
Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface
C164S457000, C164S151300, C164S155200, C164S335000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06896032
ABSTRACT:
A casting apparatus for pouring molten metal into molds comprises a vessel having a molten metal-receiving chamber generally extending between a filling end and a pouring end. The vessel includes a nozzle disposed in a bottom surface of the chamber proximate to the pouring end. A stopper cooperates with the nozzle to control a downward gravity flow of molten metal through the nozzle. A first support pivotably supports the vessel to provide a horizontal tilt axis substantially coincident with the nozzle. A second support is connected to the vessel at a point away from the tilt axis and has a drive for controlling a pivot position of the vessel. A tilt angle controller detects a level of molten metal within the chamber and engages the drive to maintain the level at a predetermined level.
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Good David
McKibben Kenneth D.
Minor Daniel D.
Salgat Mark
Seaton William W.
Hayes Lemmerz International Inc.
Kerns Kevin P.
MacMillan Sobanski & Todd LLC
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