公开(公告)号：US20150013933A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US13940051

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: CRUCIBLE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LLC

Inventor： Adam A. VERREAULT ,  Sean T. O'KEEFFE ,  Joseph W. STEVICK

IPC: B22D17/30 ,  H05B6/24 ,  H05B6/06 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/28

CPC classification number: H05B6/24 ,  B22D17/007 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/10 ,  B22D17/2023 ,  B22D17/2038

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a vessel configured to contain a secondary magnetic induction field therein for melting materials, and methods of use thereof. The vessel can be used in an injection molding apparatus having an induction coil positioned along a horizontal axis and adjacent to the vessel. The vessel can have a tubular body configured to substantially surround and receive a plunger tip. At least one longitudinal slot extends through the thickness of the body to allow and/or direct eddy currents into the vessel during application of an RF induction field from the coil. The body also includes temperature regulating lines configured to flow a liquid within. The temperature regulating lines can be provided to run longitudinally within the wall(s) of the body between its inner bore and outer surface(s). A flange may be provided at one end of the body to secure the body within an injection molding apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种构造成在其中容纳用于熔化材料的次级磁感应场的容器的实施例及其使用方法。 容器可用于具有沿水平轴线定位并且与容器相邻的感应线圈的注射成型设备。 容器可以具有构造成基本上包围和接收柱塞尖端的管状体。 至少一个纵向狭槽延伸穿过主体的厚度，以在从线圈施加RF感应场期间允许和/或引导涡流进入容器。 身体还包括配置成在其内流动液体的温度调节线。 温度调节线可以设置成在其内孔和外表面之间的主体壁内纵向延伸。 可以在主体的一端处设置凸缘，以将主体固定在注射成型设备内。

公开(公告)号：US20160258688A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US15154848

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: CRUCIBLE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LLC

Inventor： Adam A. VERREAULT ,  Sean T. O'KEEFFE ,  Joseph W. STEVICK ,  Brennan D. YAHATA

IPC: F27D11/06 ,  F27D3/14 ,  F27D11/12 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D25/06 ,  H05B6/44 ,  C22C45/10 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/02 ,  H05B6/06 ,  H05B6/30 ,  H05B6/36 ,  F27D3/00 ,  B22D27/04

CPC classification number: F27D11/06 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/10 ,  B22D17/2038 ,  B22D18/06 ,  B22D25/06 ,  B22D27/04 ,  B22D27/20 ,  B22D37/00 ,  B22D41/01 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/008 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/10 ,  F27D3/0025 ,  F27D3/14 ,  F27D11/12 ,  H05B6/067 ,  H05B6/30 ,  H05B6/36 ,  H05B6/367 ,  H05B6/44 ,  Y02P10/253

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an apparatus and methods for containing the molten materials within a melt zone during melting. The apparatus may include a vessel configured to receive a material for melting therein and an induction coil with unevenly spaced turns along its length. Induction coil can have a series of turns acting as a first (e.g., load) induction coil and a series of turns acting as a second (e.g., containment) induction coil. The material in the vessel can be heated and contained by the separated turns of the induction coil. A plunger can also assist in containing material during melting. Once the desired temperature is achieved and maintained for the molten material, operation of the induction coil can be stopped and the molten material can be ejected from the vessel into a mold using the plunger.

公开(公告)号：US20150013959A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US13939995

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: CRUCIBLE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LLC

Inventor： Adam A VERREAULT ,  Sean T. O'KEEFFE ,  Joseph W STEVICK

IPC: F28F27/00 ,  B22D17/08 ,  F27D9/00

CPC classification number: B22D17/08 ,  B22D17/20 ,  B22D17/2023 ,  B22D17/2038 ,  B22D17/2227 ,  F27B14/08

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a temperature regulated vessel and a fluid delivery device, and methods of use thereof. The vessel can be used in an injection molding apparatus and include one or more temperature regulating lines configured to flow a fluid or liquid within the body (e.g., to heat a cold device). The fluid delivery device is mounted in the apparatus and has a collar with an opening extending therethrough to sealingly mate with the vessel. A delivery channel is provided within the collar for directing an input flow of fluid into the vessel. An exit channel can also be provided within the collar for directing an output flow of the fluid from the vessel.

Abstract translation: 公开了温度调节容器和流体输送装置的实施方案及其使用方法。 该容器可以用在注射成型设备中，并且包括一个或多个温度调节线，其配置成使体内的流体或液体流动（例如，以加热冷装置）。 流体输送装置安装在装置中，并且具有一个带有开口延伸穿过其中以与容器密封配合的套环。 输送通道设置在轴环内，用于将流体的输入流引导到容器中。 也可以在轴环内设置出口通道，以引导来自容器的流体的输出流。

公开(公告)号：US20150013932A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US13939939

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: CRUCIBLE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LLC

Inventor： Adam A. VERREAULT ,  Sean T. O'KEEFFE ,  Joseph W. STEVICK ,  Brennan D. YAHATA

IPC: B22D17/04 ,  H05B6/36 ,  H05B6/44

CPC classification number: F27D11/06 ,  B22D17/04 ,  B22D17/10 ,  B22D17/2038 ,  B22D18/06 ,  B22D25/06 ,  B22D27/04 ,  B22D27/20 ,  B22D37/00 ,  B22D41/01 ,  C22C45/00 ,  C22C45/003 ,  C22C45/008 ,  C22C45/02 ,  C22C45/10 ,  F27D3/0025 ,  F27D3/14 ,  F27D11/12 ,  H05B6/067 ,  H05B6/30 ,  H05B6/36 ,  H05B6/367 ,  H05B6/44 ,  Y02P10/253

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an apparatus and methods for containing the molten materials within a melt zone during melting. The apparatus may include a vessel configured to receive a material for melting therein and an induction coil with unevenly spaced turns along its length. Induction coil can have a series of turns acting as a first (e.g., load) induction coil and a series of turns acting as a second (e.g., containment) induction coil. The material in the vessel can be heated and contained by the separated turns of the induction coil. A plunger can also assist in containing material during melting. Once the desired temperature is achieved and maintained for the molten material, operation of the induction coil can be stopped and the molten material can be ejected from the vessel into a mold using the plunger.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了一种用于在熔化期间将熔融材料包含在熔融区内的装置和方法。 设备可以包括构造成容纳其中熔化的材料的容器和沿其长度具有不均匀间隔的匝的感应线圈。 感应线圈可以具有用作第一（例如负载）感应线圈的一系列匝和作为第二（例如，容纳）感应线圈的一系列匝。 容器中的材料可以通过感应线圈的分开的匝加热和容纳。 柱塞还可以帮助在熔化过程中容纳材料。 一旦达到和维持熔融材料所需的温度，可以停止感应线圈的操作，并且可以使用柱塞将熔融材料从容器喷射到模具中。