Title:
OPEN BOTTOM ELECTRIC INDUCTION COLD CRUCIBLE FOR USE IN ELECTROMAGNETIC CASTING OF INGOTS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/125367
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An open bottom electric induction cold crucible with a slotted wall extending below one or more induction coils surrounding the partial exterior height of the crucible is used in an electromagnetic casting process for the production of ingots. A bottom magnetic shield is provided around the outer perimeter of the crucible's slotted wall in the vicinity of the bottom opening and the bottom termination of the wall slots and the bottom connecting member.
Inventors:
KEOUGH GRAHAM A (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/028064
Publication Date:
January 03, 2013
Filing Date:
March 07, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
CONSARC CORP (US)
KEOUGH GRAHAM A (US)
KEOUGH GRAHAM A (US)
International Classes:
B22D27/02; B22D7/12; B22D41/005
Foreign References:
| US4572812A | 1986-02-25 | |||
| US20080179037A1 | 2008-07-31 | |||
| KR20060016659A | 2006-02-22 | |||
| US3598168A | 1971-08-10 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2686122A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
POST, Philip O. (Inc.10 Indel Avenue,P.O. Box 15, Rancocas New Jersey, US)
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