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Device and method for placing a pouring basin on a sand mold

US5662155A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 21, 1996
Grant dateSep 2, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22C9/082
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pouring basin (1) or funnel made of a mold material, such as sand is molded, and then positioned on a sand casting mold (2). In order to increase the usable casting time in the casting of a workpiece in the casting mold and at the same time avoid any increase in station time, the apparatus includes a mechanism designed to mold and consolidate the pouring basin (1) and then to place the consolidated pouring basin (1) directly on the casting mold (2) in alignment with the pouring hole thereof.

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