Molten metal transfer structure and method
AssigneeMolten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLC
InventorsPaul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Abstract
The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.
Claims20
A method for transferring molten metal from a vessel, wherein the vessel comprises:
- (a) a cavity configured for retaining molten metal;
- (b) an intake section in communication with the cavity;
- (c) a transfer well in communication with the intake section;
- (d) an outlet in communication with the transfer well;
- and (e) one or more brackets configured to position a transfer well next to an outside surface of the vessel such that an inlet of the transfer well aligns with the outlet of the vessel;
- the method comprising the steps of:
- positioning the transfer well next to the outside surface of the vessel so that the inlet of the transfer well aligns with the outlet of the vessel, and operating a molten metal pump positioned in the transfer well to move molten metal from the vessel into the transfer well.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.