公开(公告)号：US20100032455A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12228143

申请日：2008-08-08

Applicant: Timothy James Cooper ,  James A. Imthurn

Inventor： Timothy James Cooper ,  James A. Imthurn

IPC: B22D37/00 ,  B22D35/06

CPC classification number: B22D41/18 ,  B22D41/16

Abstract: A control pin system, including an apparatus and method, for use in controlling the flow of molten metal in a molten metal distribution system for casting, with some aspects of the control pin including: a control pin body with an internal cavity and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface is sized and configured to operatively interact with an internal surface of a spout to effectively control the flow of molten metal through a spout aperture; and a heater element within the internal cavity of the control pin body. In other embodiments, the heater may be located within the spout body and transferring heat to the control pin.

Abstract translation: 一种控制销系统，包括用于控制用于铸造的熔融金属分配系统中的熔融金属流动的装置和方法，所述控制销的一些方面包括：控制销主体，其具有内部空腔和外部表面 ，其中所述外表面的尺寸和构造与所述喷口的内表面可操作地相互作用以有效地控制熔融金属通过喷口孔的流动; 以及在控制销体的内腔内的加热元件。 在其他实施例中，加热器可以位于喷口体内并将热量传递到控制销。

公开(公告)号：US5365383A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-15

申请号：US612835

申请日：1990-11-13

Applicant: Kevin L. Miller ,  Eric M. Krug ,  James A. Imthurn

Inventor： Kevin L. Miller ,  Eric M. Krug ,  James A. Imthurn

IPC: G11B15/02 ,  G11B15/17 ,  G11B15/675 ,  G11B15/18 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G11B15/008

CPC classification number: G11B15/6751 ,  G11B15/026 ,  G11B15/17

Abstract: A computer memory backup device which utilizes standardized computer tape cartridges is disclosed. The focus of the invention is upon the techniques for ascertaining the appropriate placement of such cartridges to allow operation of the computer memory backup device. The device being connected to a computer allows for the determination of a cartridge presence through the use of an optical sensor mechanism. The sensor mechanism includes a light emitting diode (l.e.d.), light pipe and phototransistor. During any time that the cartridge is not in the computer memory device or improperly or incompletely inserted the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the l.e.d. will be directed by the light pipe to the phototransistor. In this manner a negative determination is correctly made. When the cartridge is correctly and completely inserted, the pathway of the electromagnetic radiation is blocked between the light pipe and the phototransistor. In this manner a positive determination is correctly made. To enhance the accuracy of the disclosed device, time domain filtering is used to screen erroneous electromagnetic radiation from causing an incorrect cartridge in determination.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种利用标准化计算机磁带盒的计算机存储器备份装置。 本发明的重点是用于确定这种盒的适当放置以允许计算机存储器备份装置的操作的技术。 连接到计算机的设备允许通过使用光学传感器机构来确定盒存在。 传感器机构包括发光二极管（l.e.d.），光管和光电晶体管。 在任何时候，墨盒不在计算机存储设备中，或不正确地或不完全地插入了由l.e.d.发射的电磁辐射。 将由光管引导到光电晶体管。 以这种方式，正确地做出了负面的确定。 当墨盒正确完全插入时，电磁辐射的路径在光管和光电晶体管之间被阻塞。 以这种方式，正确地做出了确定。 为了提高所公开的设备的精度，使用时域滤波来筛选出错误的电磁辐射，从而导致确定不正确的盒。

公开(公告)号：US5316071A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-31

申请号：US62415

申请日：1993-05-13

Applicant: Andrew C. Skinner ,  James A. Imthurn

Inventor： Andrew C. Skinner ,  James A. Imthurn

IPC: B22D41/005 ,  B22D41/02

CPC classification number: B22D41/02 ,  B22D41/005 ,  B22D41/18 ,  B22D41/20

Abstract: A low-flexure molten metal distribution launder comprises an elongated structural beam which extends over a plurality of casting stations. A plurality of metal level sensors extend downward from the elongated structural beam to measure molten metal levels in underlying metal casting stations. A plurality of spaced U-shaped refractory hangers are supported within the structural beam to form a refractory channel. Refractory liners are received within the refractory hangers to form a molten metal trough within the structural beam. The hangers are spaced from each other and supported from the structural beam in such a way as to allow them to expand and contract relative to the structural beam without subjecting the structural beam to expansion and contraction. The walls of the refractory hangers are air-cooled to reduce heat transfer from the refractory hangers to the structural beam.

Abstract translation: 低弯曲熔融金属分配槽包括在多个铸造台上延伸的细长结构梁。 多个金属水平传感器从细长的结构梁向下延伸以测量下面的金属铸造站中的熔融金属水平。 多个间隔开的U形耐火衣架支撑在结构梁内以形成难熔通道。 耐火衬里容纳在耐火材料架内，以在结构梁内形成熔融金属槽。 悬挂架彼此间隔开并且从结构梁支撑，以允许它们相对于结构梁膨胀和收缩，而不会使结构梁膨胀和收缩。 耐火材料吊架的墙壁是空气冷却的，以减少从耐火材料吊架到结构梁的热传递。

公开(公告)号：US5222003A

公开(公告)日：1993-06-22

申请号：US612891

申请日：1990-11-13

Applicant: Kevin L. Miller ,  Alan J. Richards ,  James A. Imthurn

Inventor： Kevin L. Miller ,  Alan J. Richards ,  James A. Imthurn

IPC: G11B15/08 ,  G11B23/34

CPC classification number: G11B15/08 ,  G11B23/34

Abstract: A computer memory backup device which utilizes magnetic tape media having aperture indications at the beginning-of-tape (bot) and the end-of-tape (eot) for accomplishing the sensing of the same is disclosed. The present invention utilizes a light pipe for directing the emitted electromagnetic radiation from an isolated source to the magnetic tape media, and focuses the radiation in proximity to the media. An integral focusing lens disposed on the exit end of the light pipe serves to converge the exiting electromagnetic radiation in this fashion. The electromagnetic radiation source, shown as a light emitting diode, is pulsed in a manner such that accuracy, as well as energy conservation, is greatly increased. A time domain filtering method is employed as a means to further enhance the system's accuracy in sensing the beginning-of-tape and end-of-tape. The devices accommodate standard aperture indications as required by ANSI specifications in both dimensional and placement aspects. When these aperture indications reach the area at which the electromagnetic radiation is being focused they permit the electromagnetic radiation to pass through the magnetic tape media at which point the electromagnetic radiation is sensed. A determination is then made appropriately as to either the beginning-of-tape or end-of-tape.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用磁带介质的计算机存储器备份设备，该磁带介质具有在磁带开始处的孔径指示（bot）和磁带末端（eot）以实现其感测。 本发明利用光管将发射的电磁辐射从隔离源引导到磁带介质上，并将辐射聚焦在介质附近。 设置在光管的出口端的整体聚焦透镜用于以这种方式会聚现有的电磁辐射。 作为发光二极管示出的电磁辐射源以使精度以及节能大大增加的方式被脉冲化。 采用时域滤波方法作为进一步增强系统检测磁带开始和磁带结束时的精度的手段。 这些设备在尺寸和放置方面符合ANSI规格要求的标准光圈指示。 当这些孔径指示到达电磁辐射被聚焦的区域时，它们允许电磁辐射通过磁带介质，此时感测电磁辐射。 然后适当地确定磁带的开始或磁带结束。

公开(公告)号：US5642770A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-01

申请号：US509183

申请日：1995-07-31

Applicant: James A. Imthurn ,  Len J. Wiater ,  Graham T. Beaven

Inventor： James A. Imthurn ,  Len J. Wiater ,  Graham T. Beaven

IPC: B22D11/08 ,  B22D11/128 ,  B22D11/00 ,  B22D11/12

CPC classification number: B22D11/08 ,  B22D11/1281

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for the prevention of unacceptable rotation control of a vertical non-ferrous metal casting apparatus during the casting process, and more particularly for aluminum. A guide key internal to the ram interacts with an inset keyway in the guide column to prevent the unacceptable rotation of the ram during casting.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在铸造过程中防止垂直有色金属铸造装置的不可接受的旋转控制的设备，更具体地说，涉及铝。 拉杆内部的导向键与导柱中的插入键槽相互作用，以防止在铸造过程中冲头发生不可接受的旋转。