Electronic gap sensor and method

Patent · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:867928

Williams, Robert S ^[1]; King, Edward L ^[2]; Campbell, Steven L ^[3]

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1. Fairfield, OH
2. Trenton, OH
3. Middletown, OH

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.

• Research Organization: Armco Inc. (Middletown, OH)
• DOE Contract Number: FC07-88ID12712
• Assignee: Armco Inc. (Middletown, OH)
• Patent Number(s): US 5036901
• OSTI ID: 867928
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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