Segmented roll for casting metal strip

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6474402
SERIAL NO

09348123

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Casting molten metal using a segmented roll for casting continuous metal strip. A strip caster (10) for producing a continuous strip (18) includes a tundish for containing a melt and a pair of horizontally disposed water cooled composite casting rolls (84). The casting rolls are juxtaposed relative to one another for forming a pouring basin (16) for receiving molten metal. The composite rolls are formed from a plurality of annular segments (45). Each segment preferably includes at least a pair of coolant openings (34) and means for aligning the coolant openings, such as a pair of alignment openings (26). The segments are axially aligned and structurally connected by a pair of connecting rods (42) extending completely across the width of the roll through the alignment openings and through appropriate end plates (96). Each roll includes a load supporting spindle (86) with each end of the roll sealed by a rotary seal (88). Coolant water is supplied to the composite casting roll by a flexible conduit (90) and heated water is removed through a flexible conduit (92).

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AK STEEL CORPORATION705 CURTIS STREET MIDDLETOWN OH 45044

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
O'Malley, Ronald J Miamisburg, OH 2 10
Sauer, James R Hamilton, OH 1 7
Williams, Robert S Fairfield, OH 17 205

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