Flux injection assembly and method
US9273376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27D3/0026
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A flux injector apparatus and method adapted to distribute a predetermined amount of flux to an associated pool of molten aluminum. The flux injector apparatus includes a pressurized tank adapted to store and feed the flux under pressure. A feed mechanism operative to discharge a predetermined amount of flux to an outlet and a controller for monitoring and operating the apparatus. The feed mechanism includes a housing having an inner wall defining a cavity with an inlet and an outlet. A feed wheel is positioned within the cavity and operative to receive a predetermined amount of flux from the inlet, translate the flux within the cavity and discharge the predetermined amount of flux through the outlet of the pressurized tank.
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