Method and apparatus for continuous casting
US7503377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D11/0631
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for continuous casting of metal strip, the apparatus having (i) a first endless belt supported and moved on the surfaces of a first entry pulley and a first exit pulley and (ii) a second endless belt supported and moved on the surfaces of a second entry pulley and a second exit pulley, with an entry nip defined between the first and second entry pulleys and an exit nip defined between the first and second exit pulleys. Opposing surfaces of the first and second belts progressively diverge from each other in the direction of movement thereof. The apparatus may include a cooled roll in place of the first pulley and first belt with a nip defined between the cooled roll and the second entry pulley.
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