Electronic gap sensor and method
Abstract
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.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- OSTI Identifier:
- 7083283
- Patent Number(s):
- 5036901
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-542311
- Assignee:
- Armco Inc., Middletown, OH (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC07-88ID12712
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 22 Jun 1990
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION; 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; DISPLACEMENT GAGES; DESIGN; MATERIALS; CASTING; MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT; POSITIONING; DISTANCE; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; MEASURING METHODS; NOZZLES; PROCESS CONTROL; CONTROL; EQUIPMENT; FABRICATION; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; 440800* - Miscellaneous Instrumentation- (1990-); 360101 - Metals & Alloys- Preparation & Fabrication; 360201 - Ceramics, Cermets, & Refractories- Preparation & Fabrication; 360601 - Other Materials- Preparation & Manufacture
Citation Formats
Williams, R S, King, E L, and Campbell, S L. Electronic gap sensor and method. United States: N. p., 1991.
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Williams, R S, King, E L, & Campbell, S L. Electronic gap sensor and method. United States.
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"Electronic gap sensor and method". United States.
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abstractNote = {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.},
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