Center heating element for a vacuum heat treating furnace

    公开(公告)号:US09891000B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-13

    申请号:US14456314

    申请日:2014-08-11

    申请人: IPSEN, INC.

    发明人: Craig A. Moller

    摘要: A vacuum heat treating furnace for the heat treatment of metal parts includes a pressure vessel and a hot zone enclosure that defines a hot zone therein. A heating element array inside the hot zone enclosure includes a first heating element, a second heating element, and a center heating element. The first and second heating elements are suspended on opposing sides of the hot zone enclosure. The center heating element is suspended vertically from the hot zone enclosure between the first and second heating elements. The center heating element is adapted to be connected to the first and second heating elements to form a continuous circuit therewith. The center heating element may be connected to the first and second heating elements with removable/reusable fasteners to provide for reconfiguration of the hot zone to accommodate different size workloads.

    Center Heating Element for a Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace
    3.
    发明申请
    Center Heating Element for a Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace 有权
    用于真空热处理炉的中心加热元件

    公开(公告)号:US20150049781A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-19

    申请号:US14456314

    申请日:2014-08-11

    申请人: IPSEN, INC.

    发明人: Craig A. Moller

    IPC分类号: F27D7/06

    摘要: A vacuum heat treating furnace for the heat treatment of metal parts includes a pressure vessel and a hot zone enclosure that defines a hot zone therein. A heating element array inside the hot zone enclosure includes a first heating element, a second heating element, and a center heating element. The first and second heating elements are suspended on opposing sides of the hot zone enclosure. The center heating element is suspended vertically from the hot zone enclosure between the first and second heating elements. The center heating element is adapted to be connected to the first and second heating elements to form a continuous circuit therewith. The center heating element may be connected to the first and second heating elements with removable/reusable fasteners to provide for reconfiguration of the hot zone to accommodate different size workloads.

    摘要翻译: 用于金属部件的热处理的真空热处理炉包括在其中限定热区的压力容器和热区外壳。 热区外壳内的加热元件阵列包括第一加热元件,第二加热元件和中心加热元件。 第一和第二加热元件悬挂在热区外壳的相对侧上。 中央加热元件从第一和第二加热元件之间的热区封闭物垂直悬挂。 中心加热元件适于连接到第一和第二加热元件以与其形成连续的电路。 中心加热元件可以利用可拆卸/可重复使用的紧固件连接到第一和第二加热元件,以提供重新配置热区以适应不同尺寸的工作负荷。

    Compensating Heating Element Arrangement for a Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace
    4.
    发明申请
    Compensating Heating Element Arrangement for a Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace 审中-公开
    真空热处理炉的补偿加热元件布置

    公开(公告)号:US20130175251A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-11

    申请号:US13728122

    申请日:2012-12-27

    申请人: IPSEN, INC.

    IPC分类号: F27D19/00

    摘要: A heating element arrangement for a vacuum heat treating furnace is disclosed wherein the heating elements that make up the heating element arrays have different electrical resistances or watt densities at different locations in the heating element arrays. This arrangement allows for placement of heating elements having electrical resistance selected to provide more or less heat as needed in the furnace hot zone to provide better temperature uniformity in the workload. The electrical resistances and watt densities of the heating element arrays are varied by using a first heating element having a geometry in one segment of a heating element array and a second heating element having a different geometry from that of the first heating element in another section of the heating element array.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于真空热处理炉的加热元件装置,其中构成加热元件阵列的加热元件在加热元件阵列中的不同位置具有不同的电阻或瓦特密度。 这种布置允许放置具有选择的电阻的加热元件,以在炉热区域中根据需要提供更多或更少的热量,以在工作负荷中提供更好的温度均匀性。 通过使用在加热元件阵列的一个部分中具有几何形状的第一加热元件和在另一部分中具有与第一加热元件的几何形状不同的第二加热元件来改变加热元件阵列的电阻和瓦特密度 加热元件阵列。

    Heating Element Arrangement for a Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace
    5.
    发明申请
    Heating Element Arrangement for a Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace 审中-公开
    真空热处理炉的加热元件布置

    公开(公告)号:US20130175256A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-11

    申请号:US13728128

    申请日:2012-12-27

    申请人: IPSEN, INC.

    IPC分类号: H05B1/00

    摘要: A heating element arrangement for a vacuum heat treating furnace is disclosed. The heating element arrangement includes a central heating element array as well as first and second outboard heating element arrays spaced apart from and coaxially aligned with the central heating element array. The heating element arrangement also includes first and second end heating elements disposed at respective first and second end positions relative to the central heating element array and the first and second outboard heating element arrays. Power transformers are operatively connected to the central heating element array, to the first outboard heating element array and first end heating element array, and to the second outboard heating element array and second end heating element array for providing electric current to the respective heating element arrays.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种真空热处理炉的加热元件装置。 加热元件布置包括中央加热元件阵列以及与中央加热元件阵列间隔开并同轴对准的第一和第二外侧加热元件阵列。 加热元件布置还包括相对于中央加热元件阵列和第一和第二外侧加热元件阵列设置在相应的第一和第二端部位置处的第一和第二端部加热元件。 电力变压器可操作地连接到中央加热元件阵列,第一外侧加热元件阵列和第一端加热元件阵列,以及第二外侧加热元件阵列和第二端加热元件阵列,用于向相应的加热元件阵列提供电流 。

    Work load lifting system for a vertical vacuum furnace
    6.
    发明授权
    Work load lifting system for a vertical vacuum furnace 有权
    垂直真空炉的工作负荷提升系统

    公开(公告)号:US09441886B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-13

    申请号:US13728113

    申请日:2012-12-27

    申请人: IPSEN, INC.

    摘要: A lifting apparatus for a vertical vacuum furnace is disclosed. The apparatus includes first and second support modules arranged in spaced parallel alignment and first and second reversible lifting mechanisms mounted on respective ones of the first and second support modules. The apparatus also includes first and second motive means coupled to the first and second reversible lifting mechanisms for driving the reversible lifting mechanisms. First and second trolleys are operatively connected to the first and second reversible lifting mechanisms and adapted for engaging with a payload. The apparatus further includes a control system connected to the first and second motive means for controlling the operation of the first and second reversible lifting mechanisms whereby the first and second trolleys can be raised or lowered. A vertical vacuum furnace assembly including the lifting apparatus is also disclosed as well as a support module and a bottom head assembly for the lifting apparatus.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种垂直真空炉的提升装置。 该装置包括以间隔开的平行对准布置的第一和第二支撑模块以及安装在第一和第二支撑模块的相应的一个上的第一和第二可逆提升机构。 该装置还包括联接到第一和第二可逆提升机构的第一和第二动力装置,用于驱动可逆提升机构。 第一和第二手推车可操作地连接到第一和第二可逆提升机构并且适于与有效载荷啮合。 该装置还包括连接到第一和第二动力装置的控制系统,用于控制第一和第二可逆提升机构的操作,由此可以升高或降低第一和第二手推车。 还公开了包括提升装置的立式真空炉组件以及用于提升装置的支撑模块和底部头部组件。

    Work Load Lifting System for a Vertical Vacuum Furnace
    7.
    发明申请
    Work Load Lifting System for a Vertical Vacuum Furnace 有权
    垂直真空炉工作负荷提升系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130209947A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-15

    申请号:US13728113

    申请日:2012-12-27

    申请人: IPSEN, INC.

    摘要: A lifting apparatus for a vertical vacuum furnace is disclosed. The apparatus includes first and second support modules arranged in spaced parallel alignment and first and second reversible lifting mechanisms mounted on respective ones of the first and second support modules. The apparatus also includes first and second motive means coupled to the first and second reversible lifting mechanisms for driving the reversible lifting mechanisms. First and second trolleys are operatively connected to the first and second reversible lifting mechanisms and adapted for engaging with a payload. The apparatus further includes a control system connected to the first and second motive means for controlling the operation of the first and second reversible lifting mechanisms whereby the first and second trolleys can be raised or lowered. A vertical vacuum furnace assembly including the lifting apparatus is also disclosed as well as a support module and a bottom head assembly for the lifting apparatus.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种垂直真空炉的提升装置。 该装置包括以间隔开的平行对准布置的第一和第二支撑模块以及安装在第一和第二支撑模块的相应的一个上的第一和第二可逆提升机构。 该装置还包括联接到第一和第二可逆提升机构的第一和第二动力装置,用于驱动可逆提升机构。 第一和第二手推车可操作地连接到第一和第二可逆提升机构并且适于与有效载荷啮合。 该装置还包括连接到第一和第二动力装置的控制系统,用于控制第一和第二可逆提升机构的操作,由此可以升高或降低第一和第二手推车。 还公开了包括提升装置的立式真空炉组件以及用于提升装置的支撑模块和底部头部组件。

    Quenching Chamber with an Integral Access Door
    8.
    发明申请
    Quenching Chamber with an Integral Access Door 审中-公开
    淬火室具有一体化通道门

    公开(公告)号:US20130177860A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-11

    申请号:US13723368

    申请日:2012-12-21

    申请人: IPSEN, INC.

    IPC分类号: F27D9/00

    摘要: A quenching apparatus is disclosed which has a generally cylindrical base and upper housing. A removable cover is affixed to the top of the upper housing. The quenching apparatus includes means for supporting the removable cover above the upper housing such that a passageway is defined between the upper housing and the removable cover. A generally cylindrical door is dimensioned and positioned within the quenching apparatus to be coaxial within the upper housing and the base. An actuator is coupled to the cylindrical door for moving the door between an open position and a closed position. In this manner, the door is adapted for closing the opening between the base and the upper housing and thereby provides a closed quenching chamber. Redundant retractable seals are provided in the base and the upper housing to seal the door to the upper housing and the base when the door is closed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种具有大致圆柱形底座和上壳体的淬火装置。 可拆卸的盖子固定在上壳体的顶部。 淬火装置包括用于将可移除盖支撑在上壳体上方的装置,使得在上壳体和可移除盖之间限定通道。 大致圆柱形门的尺寸设置在淬火设备内,以在上壳体和底座内同轴。 致动器联接到圆柱形门,用于在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动门。 以这种方式,门适于封闭基座和上壳体之间的开口,从而提供封闭的淬火室。 当门关闭时,基座和上壳体中设有冗余的可缩回密封件,以将门密封到上壳体和底座。

    Load Transport Mechanism for a Multi-Station Heat Treating System
    9.
    发明申请
    Load Transport Mechanism for a Multi-Station Heat Treating System 有权
    多站热处理系统负荷运输机制

    公开(公告)号:US20130175741A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-11

    申请号:US13723375

    申请日:2012-12-21

    申请人: IPSEN, INC.

    IPC分类号: C21D1/62 F27D3/00

    摘要: A load transport mechanism for moving a heat treating load in a multi-station heat treating system is disclosed. The transport mechanism has a compact construction that allows it to fit in a centrally located stationary transport chamber. The transport chamber is adapted to provide ready access to multiple treating chambers arrayed around the chamber. The transport mechanism includes a load translation mechanism for moving the load linearly and a load rotation mechanism for rotating the load within the transport chamber. A multi-station heat treating system having a centrally located quenching chamber that includes the load transport mechanism is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于移动多工位热处理系统中的热处理负荷的负载传送机构。 运输机构具有紧凑的结构,使其能够安装在位于中心的固定运输室中。 传送室适于提供准备进入围绕室排列的多个处理室。 传送机构包括用于使负载线性地移动的负载平移机构和用于使传送室内的负载旋转的负载旋转机构。 还公开了一种具有包括负载传送机构的位于中心的淬火室的多工位热处理系统。