Center circular gating design for squeeze casting induction rotor core

US9839959B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9839959-B2
Application numberUS-201414573508-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 17, 2014
Priority dateDec 17, 2014
Publication dateDec 12, 2017
Grant dateDec 12, 2017

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Abstract

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A number of variations may include at least one mold portion that may define a first cavity, a circular gating system, and at least one sprue. The circular gating system may surround the first cavity and define a continuous in-gate from the circular gating to the first cavity. The at least one sprue and at least one vent may be in fluid communication with the circular gating system and the first cavity.

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What is claimed is: 1. A product comprising: at least one mold portion defining a first cavity, the first cavity being generally tubular in shape and having an outer circumference opposite an inner circumference, a circular gating system, and at least one sprue, the circular gating system surrounding the outer circumference of the first cavity and defining a continuous in-gate from the circular gating system to the first cavity, and the at least one sprue and at least one vent being in fluid communication with the circular gating system and wherein the at least one vent is disposed on the inner circumference of the first cavity. 2. A product as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the first cavity defines a squirrel cage rotor cavity. 3. A product as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the at least one mold portion includes a second mold portion that may further define the first cavity, the circular gating system, the at least one sprue, and the at least one vent. 4. A product as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the at least one mold portion further defines at least one biscuit. 5. A product as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the at least one mold portion further defines a choke in fluid communication with the sprue. 6. A product as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the first cavity includes a plurality of lamina cavities disposed between a first end ring cavity and a second end ring cavity in fluid communication with the circular gating system. 7. A product as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the at least one mold portion further defines at least one vent or overflow having a generally kidney shape.

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  • Venting means for moulds · CPC title

  • Sprue channels · CPC title

  • Permanent moulds for shaped castings (moulds for ingots B22D7/06) · CPC title

  • B22C9/08Primary

    Features with respect to supply of molten metal, e.g. ingates, circular gates, skim gates · CPC title

  • Sprues, pouring cups · CPC title

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What does patent US9839959B2 cover?
A number of variations may include at least one mold portion that may define a first cavity, a circular gating system, and at least one sprue. The circular gating system may surround the first cavity and define a continuous in-gate from the circular gating to the first cavity. The at least one sprue and at least one vent may be in fluid communication with the circular gating system and the firs…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Gm Global Tech Operations Llc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B22C9/08. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 12 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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