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Transition plate

US10926320B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2018
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D11/0403
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A transition plate for use in a direct chill (DC) casting system comprises a substantially annular body having an upper face and a lower face. At least a lower part of the body adjacent the lower face is made of a gas permeable refractory material, whereby gas can pass through the gas permeable refractory material and escape from the transition plate through at least the lower face.

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