CA2348485C - Shaft and post assemblies for molten metal pumping apparatus - Google Patents
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- CA2348485C CA2348485C CA2348485A CA2348485A CA2348485C CA 2348485 C CA2348485 C CA 2348485C CA 2348485 A CA2348485 A CA 2348485A CA 2348485 A CA2348485 A CA 2348485A CA 2348485 C CA2348485 C CA 2348485C
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- post
- rod
- housing
- molten metal
- graphite
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- 238000005086 pumping Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 25
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Classifications
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C22—METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS
- C22B—PRODUCTION AND REFINING OF METALS; PRETREATMENT OF RAW MATERIALS
- C22B21/00—Obtaining aluminium
- C22B21/0084—Obtaining aluminium melting and handling molten aluminium
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
- B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
- B22D39/00—Equipment for supplying molten metal in rations
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C22—METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS
- C22B—PRODUCTION AND REFINING OF METALS; PRETREATMENT OF RAW MATERIALS
- C22B21/00—Obtaining aluminium
- C22B21/06—Obtaining aluminium refining
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C22—METALLURGY; FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS ALLOYS; TREATMENT OF ALLOYS OR NON-FERROUS METALS
- C22B—PRODUCTION AND REFINING OF METALS; PRETREATMENT OF RAW MATERIALS
- C22B9/00—General processes of refining or remelting of metals; Apparatus for electroslag or arc remelting of metals
- C22B9/05—Refining by treating with gases, e.g. gas flushing also refining by means of a material generating gas in situ
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
- F04D—NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
- F04D7/00—Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts
- F04D7/02—Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts of centrifugal type
- F04D7/06—Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts of centrifugal type the fluids being hot or corrosive, e.g. liquid metals
- F04D7/065—Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts of centrifugal type the fluids being hot or corrosive, e.g. liquid metals for liquid metal
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
- Materials Engineering (AREA)
- Metallurgy (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Structures Of Non-Positive Displacement Pumps (AREA)
- Furnace Charging Or Discharging (AREA)
- Waste-Gas Treatment And Other Accessory Devices For Furnaces (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US10770198P | 1998-11-09 | 1998-11-09 | |
| US60/107,701 | 1998-11-09 | ||
| PCT/US1999/026364 WO2000028219A1 (en) | 1998-11-09 | 1999-11-09 | Shaft and post assemblies for molten metal pumping apparatus |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2348485A1 CA2348485A1 (en) | 2000-05-18 |
| CA2348485C true CA2348485C (en) | 2010-04-06 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA2348485A Expired - Lifetime CA2348485C (en) | 1998-11-09 | 1999-11-09 | Shaft and post assemblies for molten metal pumping apparatus |
Country Status (8)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US6451247B1 (enExample) |
| EP (1) | EP1129295B1 (enExample) |
| JP (1) | JP4493853B2 (enExample) |
| AU (1) | AU760328B2 (enExample) |
| CA (1) | CA2348485C (enExample) |
| DE (2) | DE69934529T2 (enExample) |
| ES (2) | ES2277300T3 (enExample) |
| WO (1) | WO2000028219A1 (enExample) |
Families Citing this family (48)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6887425B2 (en) | 1998-11-09 | 2005-05-03 | Metaullics Systems Co., L.P. | Shaft and post assemblies for molten metal apparatus |
| CA2717264C (en) * | 2000-02-01 | 2014-04-29 | Pyrotek, Inc. | Pump for molten materials with suspended solids |
| US6562286B1 (en) * | 2000-03-13 | 2003-05-13 | Dale T. Lehman | Post mounting system and method for molten metal pump |
| US20070253807A1 (en) | 2006-04-28 | 2007-11-01 | Cooper Paul V | Gas-transfer foot |
| US7731891B2 (en) * | 2002-07-12 | 2010-06-08 | Cooper Paul V | Couplings for molten metal devices |
| US7402276B2 (en) | 2003-07-14 | 2008-07-22 | Cooper Paul V | Pump with rotating inlet |
| US7507367B2 (en) | 2002-07-12 | 2009-03-24 | Cooper Paul V | Protective coatings for molten metal devices |
| US7470392B2 (en) | 2003-07-14 | 2008-12-30 | Cooper Paul V | Molten metal pump components |
| US20050013715A1 (en) | 2003-07-14 | 2005-01-20 | Cooper Paul V. | System for releasing gas into molten metal |
| US6869271B2 (en) * | 2002-10-29 | 2005-03-22 | Pyrotek, Inc. | Molten metal pump system |
| US6869564B2 (en) * | 2002-10-29 | 2005-03-22 | Pyrotek, Inc. | Molten metal pump system |
| US7906068B2 (en) | 2003-07-14 | 2011-03-15 | Cooper Paul V | Support post system for molten metal pump |
| CA2547337A1 (en) * | 2003-11-26 | 2005-06-16 | Metaullics Systems Co., L.P. | Metal scrap submergence apparatus |
| ES2857580T3 (es) * | 2004-07-07 | 2021-09-29 | Pyrotek Inc | Bomba de metal fundido |
| US9151331B2 (en) | 2006-09-22 | 2015-10-06 | Pyrotek, Inc. | Heat break coupling |
| WO2008073179A1 (en) * | 2006-09-22 | 2008-06-19 | Pyrotek, Inc. | Tensor rod |
| US8366993B2 (en) | 2007-06-21 | 2013-02-05 | Cooper Paul V | System and method for degassing molten metal |
| US9205490B2 (en) | 2007-06-21 | 2015-12-08 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Transfer well system and method for making same |
| US9156087B2 (en) | 2007-06-21 | 2015-10-13 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Molten metal transfer system and rotor |
| US9643247B2 (en) | 2007-06-21 | 2017-05-09 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Molten metal transfer and degassing system |
| US8613884B2 (en) | 2007-06-21 | 2013-12-24 | Paul V. Cooper | Launder transfer insert and system |
| US8337746B2 (en) | 2007-06-21 | 2012-12-25 | Cooper Paul V | Transferring molten metal from one structure to another |
| US9409232B2 (en) | 2007-06-21 | 2016-08-09 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Molten metal transfer vessel and method of construction |
| US9410744B2 (en) | 2010-05-12 | 2016-08-09 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Vessel transfer insert and system |
| US8535603B2 (en) | 2009-08-07 | 2013-09-17 | Paul V. Cooper | Rotary degasser and rotor therefor |
| US8524146B2 (en) | 2009-08-07 | 2013-09-03 | Paul V. Cooper | Rotary degassers and components therefor |
| US8444911B2 (en) | 2009-08-07 | 2013-05-21 | Paul V. Cooper | Shaft and post tensioning device |
| US10428821B2 (en) | 2009-08-07 | 2019-10-01 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Quick submergence molten metal pump |
| US8449814B2 (en) | 2009-08-07 | 2013-05-28 | Paul V. Cooper | Systems and methods for melting scrap metal |
| US8714914B2 (en) | 2009-09-08 | 2014-05-06 | Paul V. Cooper | Molten metal pump filter |
| US9108244B2 (en) | 2009-09-09 | 2015-08-18 | Paul V. Cooper | Immersion heater for molten metal |
| ES2757851T3 (es) | 2010-07-02 | 2020-04-30 | Pyrotek Inc | Impulsor de metal fundido |
| US9903383B2 (en) | 2013-03-13 | 2018-02-27 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Molten metal rotor with hardened top |
| US9011761B2 (en) | 2013-03-14 | 2015-04-21 | Paul V. Cooper | Ladle with transfer conduit |
| US10052688B2 (en) | 2013-03-15 | 2018-08-21 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Transfer pump launder system |
| US20140363309A1 (en) * | 2013-06-07 | 2014-12-11 | Pyrotek, Inc, | Emergency molten metal pump out |
| JP5658329B2 (ja) * | 2013-07-24 | 2015-01-21 | 株式会社ザ・トーカイ | マグネシウム給湯ポンプおよびマグネシウム給湯ポンプの制御方法 |
| US9551091B2 (en) * | 2013-12-26 | 2017-01-24 | Hexa Nano Carbon LLC | Process and equipment for the production of micro-carbonfibers |
| US10465688B2 (en) | 2014-07-02 | 2019-11-05 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Coupling and rotor shaft for molten metal devices |
| US10947980B2 (en) | 2015-02-02 | 2021-03-16 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Molten metal rotor with hardened blade tips |
| US10267314B2 (en) | 2016-01-13 | 2019-04-23 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Tensioned support shaft and other molten metal devices |
| EP3488110B1 (en) | 2016-07-25 | 2024-02-14 | Pyrotek, Inc. | Open exit molten metal gas injection pump |
| JP7227956B2 (ja) * | 2017-07-20 | 2023-02-22 | パイロテック インコーポレイテッド | 金型ポンプ係合装置 |
| US11149747B2 (en) | 2017-11-17 | 2021-10-19 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Tensioned support post and other molten metal devices |
| US11931802B2 (en) | 2019-05-17 | 2024-03-19 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Molten metal controlled flow launder |
| EP4326461A4 (en) * | 2021-04-23 | 2025-03-26 | Pyrotek, Inc. | SHAFT AND POST ASSEMBLIES FOR MELTING DEVICES |
| US11873845B2 (en) | 2021-05-28 | 2024-01-16 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Molten metal transfer device |
| US12146508B2 (en) | 2022-05-26 | 2024-11-19 | Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, Llc | Axial pump and riser |
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| DE4303759C2 (de) | 1993-02-09 | 1997-05-15 | Eberhard Maucher | Dosierpumpe |
| US5558505A (en) | 1994-08-09 | 1996-09-24 | Metaullics Systems Co., L.P. | Molten metal pump support post and apparatus for removing it from a base |
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1999
- 1999-11-09 US US09/436,014 patent/US6451247B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-11-09 JP JP2000581371A patent/JP4493853B2/ja not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-11-09 ES ES05000809T patent/ES2277300T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-11-09 ES ES99971898T patent/ES2241372T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-11-09 DE DE69934529T patent/DE69934529T2/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-11-09 WO PCT/US1999/026364 patent/WO2000028219A1/en not_active Ceased
- 1999-11-09 EP EP99971898A patent/EP1129295B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-11-09 AU AU14722/00A patent/AU760328B2/en not_active Expired
- 1999-11-09 DE DE69924278T patent/DE69924278T2/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-11-09 CA CA2348485A patent/CA2348485C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| AU1472200A (en) | 2000-05-29 |
| DE69934529T2 (de) | 2007-10-31 |
| HK1079266A1 (en) | 2006-03-31 |
| JP2002529680A (ja) | 2002-09-10 |
| AU760328B2 (en) | 2003-05-15 |
| DE69924278T2 (de) | 2006-05-11 |
| JP4493853B2 (ja) | 2010-06-30 |
| US6451247B1 (en) | 2002-09-17 |
| ES2277300T3 (es) | 2007-07-01 |
| ES2241372T3 (es) | 2005-10-16 |
| EP1129295B1 (en) | 2005-03-16 |
| EP1129295A1 (en) | 2001-09-05 |
| CA2348485A1 (en) | 2000-05-18 |
| WO2000028219A1 (en) | 2000-05-18 |
| DE69924278D1 (de) | 2005-04-21 |
| DE69934529D1 (de) | 2007-02-01 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| MKEX | Expiry |
Effective date: 20191112 |