公开(公告)号：US08302661B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-06

申请号：US13420910

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

Inventor： Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

IPC: B22D23/00

CPC classification number: B22D23/003 ,  C23C4/123

Abstract: A nucleated casting apparatus including an atomizing nozzle configured to produce a droplet spray of a metallic material, a mold configured to receive the droplet spray and form a preform therein, and a gas injector which can limit, and possibly prevent, overspray from accumulating on the mold. The gas injector can be configured to produce a gas flow which can impinge on the droplet spray to redirect at least a portion of the droplet spray away from a side wall of the mold. In various embodiments, the droplet spray may be directed by the atomizing nozzle in a generally downward direction and the gas flow may be directed in a generally upward direction such that the gas flow circumscribes the perimeter of the mold.

Abstract translation: 一种成核铸造设备，包括：雾化喷嘴，其被配置为产生金属材料的液滴喷射;模具，被配置为接收液滴喷雾并在其中形成预成型件;以及气体喷射器，其可以限制并且可能防止过度喷射累积在 模子。 气体注射器可以被配置为产生可以撞击到液滴喷雾上的气流，以将液滴喷雾的至少一部分重新从模具的侧壁重新定向。 在各种实施例中，液滴喷雾可以通过雾化喷嘴在大致向下的方向上引导，并且气流可以沿大致向上的方向被引导，使得气流围绕模具的周边。

公开(公告)号：US08891583B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US11978923

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

Inventor： Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

IPC: H05B3/60 ,  F27D1/00 ,  B22D23/00

CPC classification number: B22D23/003

Abstract: An apparatus for casting metals by a nucleated casting technique to create a preform, the apparatus including a mold having a base and a side wall where the base can be moved relative to the side wall to withdraw the preform as it is being created. In various circumstances, portions of a droplet spray created by an atomizing nozzle, i.e., overspray, may accumulate on a top surface of the side wall and prevent or inhibit the preform from being moved relative to the side wall. The atomizing nozzle can be oriented such that the droplet spray passes over the top of the side wall to remelt and remove at least a portion of the overspray that has accumulated thereon. The mold can be rotated such that the overspray formed on a region of or on the entire perimeter of the top surface can pass through the droplet spray and can be removed from the side wall.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过成核铸造技术铸造金属以制造预成型件的装置，该装置包括具有底座和侧壁的模具，其中底座可相对于侧壁移动，从而在预制件被产生时缩回。 在各种情况下，由雾化喷嘴产生的液滴喷雾的部分即超喷射可积聚在侧壁的顶表面上，并防止或阻止预型件相对于侧壁移动。 雾化喷嘴可以被定向成使得液滴喷雾越过侧壁的顶部，以重新熔化和去除已经积聚在其上的过度喷涂的至少一部分。 模具可以旋转，使得形成在顶表面的整个周边的区域上或其上的过喷剂可以通过液滴喷雾并且可以从侧壁移除。

公开(公告)号：US20080115905A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11978923

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

Inventor： Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

IPC: B22D23/00 ,  B22D45/00

CPC classification number: B22D23/003

Abstract: An apparatus for casting metals by a nucleated casting technique to create a preform, the apparatus including a mold having a base and a side wall where the base can be moved relative to the side wall to withdraw the preform as it is being created. In various circumstances, portions of a droplet spray created by an atomizing nozzle, i.e., overspray, may accumulate on a top surface of the side wall and prevent or inhibit the preform from being moved relative to the side wall. The atomizing nozzle can be oriented such that the droplet spray passes over the top of the side wall to remelt and remove at least a portion of the overspray that has accumulated thereon. The mold can be rotated such that the overspray formed on a region of or on the entire perimeter of the top surface can pass through the droplet spray and can be removed from the side wall.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过成核铸造技术铸造金属以制造预成型件的装置，该装置包括具有底座和侧壁的模具，其中底座可相对于侧壁移动，从而在预制件被产生时缩回。 在各种情况下，由雾化喷嘴产生的液滴喷雾的部分即超喷射可积聚在侧壁的顶表面上，并防止或阻止预型件相对于侧壁移动。 雾化喷嘴可以被定向成使得液滴喷雾越过侧壁的顶部，以重新熔化和去除已经积聚在其上的过度喷涂的至少一部分。 模具可以旋转，使得形成在顶表面的整个周边的区域上或其上的过喷剂可以通过液滴喷雾并且可以从侧壁移除。

公开(公告)号：US08381563B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12480246

申请日：2009-06-08

Applicant: Urban J. De Souza ,  Robin M. Forbes-Jones ,  Billy B. Hendrick ,  Alonzo L. Liles ,  Ramesh S. Minisandram ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

Inventor： Urban J. De Souza ,  Robin M. Forbes-Jones ,  Billy B. Hendrick ,  Alonzo L. Liles ,  Ramesh S. Minisandram ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

IPC: B21D37/16

CPC classification number: B21J1/06 ,  B21K29/00

Abstract: A forging die heating or preheating apparatus comprises a burner head comprising a plurality of flame ports. The burner head is oriented to compliment an orientation of at least a region of a forging surface of a forging die and is configured to receive and combust a supply of an oxidizing gas and a supply of a fuel and produce flames at the flame ports. The plurality of flame ports are configured to impinge the flames onto the forging surface of the forging die to substantially uniformly heat at least the region of the forging surface of the forging die.

Abstract translation: 锻造模具加热或预热装置包括具有多个火焰口的燃烧头。 燃烧器头被定向为补充锻造模具的锻造表面的至少一个区域的取向，并且构造成接收和燃烧氧化气体的供应和燃料的供应并在火焰口处产生火焰。 多个火焰口被构造成将火焰撞击到锻造模具的锻造表面上，以基本均匀地加热至少锻造模具的锻造表面的区域。

公开(公告)号：US07963314B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-21

申请号：US12861033

申请日：2010-08-23

Applicant: Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

Inventor： Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

IPC: B22D23/00

CPC classification number: B22D23/003 ,  C23C4/123

Abstract: A nucleated casting apparatus including an atomizing nozzle configured to produce a droplet spray of a metallic material, a mold configured to receive the droplet spray and form a preform therein, and a gas injector which can limit, and possibly prevent, overspray from accumulating on the mold. The gas injector can be configured to produce a gas flow which can impinge on the droplet spray to redirect at least a portion of the droplet spray away from a side wall of the mold. In various embodiments, the droplet spray may be directed by the atomizing nozzle in a generally downward direction and the gas flow may be directed in a generally upward direction such that the gas flow circumscribes the perimeter of the mold.

Abstract translation: 一种成核铸造设备，包括：雾化喷嘴，其被配置为产生金属材料的液滴喷射;模具，被配置为接收液滴喷雾并在其中形成预成型件;以及气体喷射器，其可以限制并且可能防止过度喷射累积在 模子。 气体注射器可以被配置为产生可以撞击到液滴喷雾上的气流，以将液滴喷雾的至少一部分重新从模具的侧壁重新定向。 在各种实施例中，液滴喷雾可以通过雾化喷嘴在大致向下的方向上引导，并且气流可以沿大致向上的方向被引导，使得气流围绕模具的周边。

公开(公告)号：US20100307216A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12480246

申请日：2009-06-08

Applicant: Urban J. De Souza ,  Robin M. Forbes-Jones ,  Billy B. Hendrick ,  Alonzo L. Liles ,  Ramesh S. Minsandram ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

Inventor： Urban J. De Souza ,  Robin M. Forbes-Jones ,  Billy B. Hendrick ,  Alonzo L. Liles ,  Ramesh S. Minsandram ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

IPC: B21D37/16 ,  B21D37/00

CPC classification number: B21J1/06 ,  B21K29/00

Abstract: A forging die heating or preheating apparatus comprises a burner head comprising a plurality of flame ports. The burner head is oriented to compliment an orientation of at least a region of a forging surface of a forging die and is configured to receive and combust a supply of an oxidizing gas and a supply of a fuel and produce flames at the flame ports. The plurality of flame ports are configured to impinge the flames onto the forging surface of the forging die to substantially uniformly heat at least the region of the forging surface of the forging die.

Abstract translation: 锻造模具加热或预热装置包括具有多个火焰口的燃烧头。 燃烧器头被定向为补充锻造模具的锻造表面的至少一个区域的取向，并且构造成接收和燃烧氧化气体的供应和燃料的供应并在火焰口处产生火焰。 多个火焰口被构造成将火焰撞击到锻造模具的锻造表面上，以基本均匀地加热至少锻造模具的锻造表面的区域。

公开(公告)号：US07798199B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US11949808

申请日：2007-12-04

Applicant: Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

Inventor： Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

IPC: B22D23/00

CPC classification number: B22D23/003 ,  C23C4/123

Abstract: A nucleated casting apparatus including an atomizing nozzle configured to produce a droplet spray of a metallic material, a mold configured to receive the droplet spray and form a preform therein, and a gas injector which can limit, and possibly prevent, overspray from accumulating on the mold. The gas injector can be configured to produce a gas flow which can impinge on the droplet spray to redirect at least a portion of the droplet spray away from a side wall of the mold. In various embodiments, the droplet spray may be directed by the atomizing nozzle in a generally downward direction and the gas flow may be directed in a generally upward direction such that the gas flow circumscribes the perimeter of the mold.

Abstract translation: 一种成核铸造设备，包括：雾化喷嘴，其被配置为产生金属材料的液滴喷射;模具，被配置为接收液滴喷雾并在其中形成预成型件;以及气体喷射器，其可以限制并且可能防止过度喷射累积在 模子。 气体注射器可以被配置为产生可以撞击到液滴喷雾上的气流，以将液滴喷雾的至少一部分重新从模具的侧壁重新定向。 在各种实施例中，液滴喷雾可以通过雾化喷嘴在大致向下的方向上引导，并且气流可以沿大致向上的方向被引导，使得气流围绕模具的周边。

公开(公告)号：US08156996B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-17

申请号：US13108402

申请日：2011-05-16

Applicant: Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

Inventor： Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

IPC: B22D23/00

CPC classification number: B22D23/003 ,  C23C4/123

Abstract: A nucleated casting apparatus including an atomizing nozzle configured to produce a droplet spray of a metallic material, a mold configured to receive the droplet spray and form a preform therein, and a gas injector which can limit, and possibly prevent, overspray from accumulating on the mold. The gas injector can be configured to produce a gas flow which can impinge on the droplet spray to redirect at least a portion of the droplet spray away from a side wall of the mold. In various embodiments, the droplet spray may be directed by the atomizing nozzle in a generally downward direction and the gas flow may be directed in a generally upward direction such that the gas flow circumscribes the perimeter of the mold.

公开(公告)号：US20100314068A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12861033

申请日：2010-08-23

Applicant: Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

Inventor： Robin M. Forbes Jones ,  Sterry A. Shaffer

IPC: B22D23/00 ,  B22D1/00

CPC classification number: B22D23/003 ,  C23C4/123

Abstract: A nucleated casting apparatus including an atomizing nozzle configured to produce a droplet spray of a metallic material, a mold configured to receive the droplet spray and form a preform therein, and a gas injector which can limit, and possibly prevent, overspray from accumulating on the mold. The gas injector can be configured to produce a gas flow which can impinge on the droplet spray to redirect at least a portion of the droplet spray away from a side wall of the mold. In various embodiments, the droplet spray may be directed by the atomizing nozzle in a generally downward direction and the gas flow may be directed in a generally upward direction such that the gas flow circumscribes the perimeter of the mold.

Abstract translation: 一种成核铸造设备，包括：雾化喷嘴，其被配置为产生金属材料的液滴喷射;模具，被配置为接收液滴喷雾并在其中形成预成型件;以及气体喷射器，其可以限制并且可能防止过度喷射累积在 模子。 气体注射器可以被配置为产生可以撞击到液滴喷雾上的气流，以将液滴喷雾的至少一部分重新从模具的侧壁重新定向。 在各种实施例中，液滴喷雾可以通过雾化喷嘴在大致向下的方向上引导，并且气流可以沿大致向上的方向被引导，使得气流围绕模具的周边。

公开(公告)号：US06360810B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09256463

申请日：1999-02-23

Applicant: Sterry A. Shaffer

Inventor： Sterry A. Shaffer

IPC: B22D2715

CPC classification number: B22D27/15

Abstract: A vacuum induction melting system includes a melt chamber which forms an airtight enclosure, with an induction furnace located within the melt chamber. A mold tunnel is connected to the melt chamber adjacent its lower end, with the mold tunnel including a pour opening which communicates with the melt chamber and through which molten metal poured from the furnace can enter the mold tunnel. A mold carriage is positioned within the mold tunnel for receiving and carrying one or more molds adapted for receiving molten metal. An isolation valve is located between the melt chamber and the mold tunnel for isolating the mold tunnel from the melt chamber to allow for removing the mold carriage from the mold tunnel for loading or unloading of molds thereon. A mold transport assembly is provided for moving the mold carriage from a pouring position within the mold tunnel to a loading position located outside of the mold tunnel. An evacuation system is connected to the melt chamber, the charging chamber and the mold tunnel for producing a vacuum therein.

Abstract translation: 真空感应熔化系统包括形成气密外壳的熔化室，感应炉位于熔体室内。 模具通道连接到与其下端相邻的熔体室，模具通道包括与熔体室连通的倾倒开口，通过该浇口，熔炉从熔炉中倒出可以进入模具通道。 模具托架定位在模具通道内，用于接收和承载适于接收熔融金属的一个或多个模具。 隔离阀位于熔体室和模具通道之间，用于将模具通道与熔体室隔离，以允许模具托架从模具通道中移除，以便在其上装载或卸载模具。 提供了一种模具输送组件，用于将模具托架从模具通道内的倾倒位置移动到位于模具通道外部的加载位置。 抽气系统连接到熔化室，充气室和模具通道，用于在其中产生真空。