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Cantilever and cold zone assembly for loading and unloading an oven

US4909185A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1988
Grant dateMar 20, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S414/14
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for heating product with the product during heating subjected to a controlled, nonatmospheric gas environment. The apparatus includes a double-walled cold zone assembly adapted to be placed against an oven opening, the assembly having a depository chamber within it for securing product during cooling of the product. A cantilever projecting through the assembly is operated to move product between the depository chamber of the assembly and the oven where heat treatment occurs.

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