Supply system for supplying a mould with molten metal, and facility and manufacturing method implementing same
US10562093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D35/04
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A feed system for conveying a molten metal that is to make a casting, the system including a feed channel made of ceramic material that is configured to enable the molten metal to flow by gravity inside the feed channel, the feed channel having a first portion extending in a first direction, and at least one second portion extending in a second direction different from the first direction, the second portion being arranged downstream from the first portion and being connected to the first portion by a junction. The system further includes a damping channel having a first end opening out into the junction and a second end that is closed, the damping channel extending the first portion of the feed channel.
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