Control pin
US7278464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D41/18
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A control pin for controlling the flow of liquid metal in a casting process includes an elongate body member, the body member being made at least partially of a composite ceramic material that includes a fibrous reinforcing material embedded within a ceramic matrix, and a failsafe element embedded within the composite ceramic material.
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