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Vertical heat-treating apparatus

US5163832A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1990
Grant dateNov 17, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S414/14
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vertical heat-treating apparatus which allows effective use of an installation space and improved productivity is disclosed. In this system, a plurality of housings, each accommodated with a vertical reactor, are aligned with each other. A gas feed unit and the like are arranged in front of each housing with a space disposed therebetween for conducting maintenance work. A rail is installed along the rear side of the housings. A boat liner is located on the rail for carrying a boat to the housings. An interface mechanism including a horizontal-vertical conversion handling unit for supplying the boat in a vertical state to the boat liner is disposed near the rail.

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