Repositionable molten metal pump
US11874062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27D27/005
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A molten metal pumping apparatus. The apparatus has each of a circulation function and a transfer function. The apparatus includes a molten metal pump having an outlet. The outlet is moveable while submerged in molten metal between a first position engaged with a circulation passage in a furnace assembly and a second position engaged with a transfer passage in the furnace assembly.
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