Electronic gap sensor and method
Disclosed are an apparatus and method for regulating the gap between a casting nozzle and a casting wheel in which the gap between the casting nozzle and the casting wheel is monitored by means of at least one sensing element protruding from the face of the casting nozzle. The sensing element is preferably connected to a voltage source and the casting wheel grounded. When the sensing element contacts the casting wheel, an electric circuit is completed. The completion of the circuit can be registered by an indicator, and the presence or absence of a completed circuit indicates the relative position of the casting nozzle to the casting wheel. The relative positions of the casting nozzle and casting wheel can thereby be selectively adjusted to continually maintain a predetermined distance between their adjacent surfaces. 5 figures.
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC07-88ID12712
- Assignee:
- Armco Inc., Middletown, OH (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- A; US 5036901
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-542311
- OSTI ID:
- 7083283
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
CASTING
CONTROL
DESIGN
DISPLACEMENT GAGES
DISTANCE
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
FABRICATION
MATERIALS
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MEASURING METHODS
NOZZLES
POSITIONING
PROCESS CONTROL