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Cooling apparatus

US4210288A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 3, 1978
Grant dateJul 1, 1980
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21D1/667
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for producing a continuous curtain of cooling liquid to cool a hot metal workpiece issuing from a rolling mill. A header tank with an elongated slot formed lengthwise along its underside is provided. An elongated nozzle, located in the header has an outlet extending from the slot. Both the inlet and outlet of the nozzle are generally rectangular in form but differ considerably in cross-section. An insert divides the nozzle into several passageways.

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