A method for inspecting and restoring a hostile and/or dangerous environment performed by an apparatus includes determining whether to start the inspection of the hostile environment by at least one temperature detection device; performing the inspection by acquiring optical and/or thermal and/or geometric data of at least one zone of the frameable environment by at least one optical and/or thermal and/or geometric data detection device; performing the restoration of the hostile environment by the at least one restoration operator device by positioning, by the positioning support, the tool head inside said environment through the inlet channel.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Industrial robots; automatic tool changers for industrial
robots; robotic exoskeleton suits, other than for medical
purposes; robotic handling apparatus; robotic mechanisms for
lifting; robotic stoppering machines; robotic welding
machines; robotic arms for industrial purposes; robotic
cleaning machines; robotic labelling machines; industrial
robots for shaping plastic material; industrial robots for
shaping metal; industrial robots for shaping glass;
industrial robots for shaping wood; robotic apparatus for
handling materials; control mechanisms for robotic machines;
indoor self-driving robots for industrial use; industrial
robots for working glass; industrial robots for working
wood; industrial robots for working metal; robotic arms for
preparing beverages; robotic mechanisms for shaping glass;
robotic mechanisms for shaping metal; robotic mechanisms for
use in processing fruits; industrial robots for working
plastic material; robotic mechanisms for working plastic
material; robotic mechanisms for shaping plastic material;
robotic mechanisms for use in processing food; robotic
mechanisms for use in processing cereals. Telepresence robots; laboratory robots; application software
for robots; user-programmable humanoid robots, not
configured; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for
use in scientific research; humanoid robots with artificial
intelligence for preparing beverages; humanoid robots having
communication and learning functions for assisting and
entertaining people. Surgical robots; robotic exoskeleton suits for medical
purposes; wearable walking assistive robots for medical
purposes; apparatus for medical rehabilitation; apparatus
for carrying out diagnostic tests for medical purposes;
diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes used in medical
laboratories. Engineering services relating to robotics; research on
robotic process automation technology; computer software
customization services; writing of computer software;
configuration of computer software; updating of computer
software; upgrading of computer software; computer software
development; installation of computer software; software
authoring; computer software design; software as a service
(SaaS) featuring computer software platforms for artificial
intelligence; repair of computer programs; testing of
computer software; design and development of software;
development of computer hardware and software; computer
software consultancy; research and development of computer
software; maintenance and repair of computer software.
3.
METHOD FOR TRACKING METAL PRODUCTS AND CORRESPONDING APPARATUS AND PLANT
The invention concerns a method for tracking metal elements (EM) obtained in a process for working metal products (PM) which provides to detect reference images (RI) and subsequent images (I) of the metal elements (EM) and compare them in order to identify a specific metal element (EM). The invention also concerns an apparatus (10) for tracking metal elements (EM) and a plant for working metal products (PM).
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/74 - Image or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
G06V 20/70 - Labelling scene content, e.g. deriving syntactic or semantic representations
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Industrial robots; automatic tool changers for industrial
robots; robotic exoskeleton suits, other than for medical
purposes; robotic handling apparatus; robotic mechanisms for
lifting; robotic stoppering machines; robotic welding
machines; robotic arms for industrial purposes; robotic
cleaning machines; robotic labelling machines; industrial
robots for shaping plastic material; industrial robots for
shaping metal; industrial robots for shaping glass;
industrial robots for shaping wood; robotic apparatus for
handling materials; control mechanisms for robotic machines;
indoor self-driving robots for industrial use; industrial
robots for working glass; industrial robots for working
wood; industrial robots for working metal; robotic arms for
preparing beverages; robotic mechanisms for shaping glass;
robotic mechanisms for shaping metal; robotic mechanisms for
use in processing fruits; industrial robots for working
plastic material; robotic mechanisms for working plastic
material; robotic mechanisms for shaping plastic material;
robotic mechanisms for use in processing food; robotic
mechanisms for use in processing cereals. Telepresence robots; laboratory robots; application software
for robots; user-programmable humanoid robots, not
configured; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for
use in scientific research; humanoid robots with artificial
intelligence for preparing beverages; humanoid robots having
communication and learning functions for assisting and
entertaining people. Surgical robots; robotic exoskeleton suits for medical
purposes; wearable walking assistive robots for medical
purposes; apparatus for medical rehabilitation; apparatus
for carrying out diagnostic tests for medical purposes;
diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes used in medical
laboratories. Engineering services relating to robotics; research on
robotic process automation technology; computer software
customization services; writing of computer software;
configuration of computer software; updating of computer
software; upgrading of computer software; computer software
development; installation of computer software; software
authoring; computer software design; software as a service
(SaaS) featuring computer software platforms for artificial
intelligence; repair of computer programs; testing of
computer software; design and development of software;
development of computer hardware and software; computer
software consultancy; research and development of computer
software; maintenance and repair of computer software.
5.
METHOD TO SUPPLY ELECTRIC POWER TO FURNACES FOR MELTING AND/OR HEATING METAL MATERIALS, AND CORRESPONDING APPARATUS
The invention concerns a method to supply electric power to furnaces (100) for melting and/or heating metal materials (M), which provides the supply of a mains voltage (Ur) and a mains current (Ir), both having a predefined mains frequency (fr); the transformation of said mains voltage (Ur) and mains current (Ir) into selectively settable alternating secondary voltage (Us) and secondary current (Is); the rectifying of said secondary voltage (Us) and secondary current (Is) and the conversion of the direct intermediate voltage (Ui) and intermediate current (Ii) into selectively settable alternating supply voltage (Ua) and supply current (Ia); the feeding of said supply voltage (Ua) and supply current (Ia) to a plurality of electrodes (102) of the furnace (100). The invention also concerns an apparatus (10) for supplying electric power to furnaces (100) for melting and/or heating metal materials (M).
F27B 3/28 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
H05B 7/144 - Power supplies specially adapted for heating by electric dischargeAutomatic control of power, e.g. by positioning of electrodes
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Industrial robots; automatic tool changers for industrial robots; robotic exoskeleton suits, other than for medical purposes; robotic handling apparatus; robotic mechanisms for lifting; robotic stoppering machines; robotic welding machines; robotic arms for industrial purposes; robotic cleaning machines; robotic labelling machines; industrial robots for shaping plastic material; industrial robots for shaping metal; industrial robots for shaping glass; industrial robots for shaping wood; robotic apparatus for handling materials; control mechanisms for robotic machines; indoor self-driving robots for industrial use; industrial robots for working glass; industrial robots for working wood; industrial robots for working metal; robotic arms for preparing beverages; robotic mechanisms for shaping glass; robotic mechanisms for shaping metal; robotic mechanisms for use in processing fruits; industrial robots for working plastic material; robotic mechanisms for working plastic material; robotic mechanisms for shaping plastic material; robotic mechanisms for use in processing food; robotic mechanisms for use in processing cereals. Telepresence robots; laboratory robots; application software for robots; user-programmable humanoid robots, not configured; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for use in scientific research; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for preparing beverages; humanoid robots having communication and learning functions for assisting and entertaining people. Surgical robots; robotic exoskeleton suits for medical purposes; wearable walking assistive robots for medical purposes; apparatus for medical rehabilitation; apparatus for carrying out diagnostic tests for medical purposes; diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes used in medical laboratories. Engineering services relating to robotics; research on robotic process automation technology; computer software customization services; writing of computer software; configuration of computer software; updating of computer software; upgrading of computer software; computer software development; installation of computer software; software authoring; computer software design; software as a service (SaaS) featuring computer software platforms for artificial intelligence; repair of computer programs; testing of computer software; design and development of software; development of computer hardware and software; computer software consultancy; research and development of computer software; maintenance and repair of computer software.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Industrial robots; automatic tool changers for industrial robots; robotic exoskeleton suits, other than for medical purposes; robotic handling apparatus; robotic mechanisms for lifting; robotic stoppering machines; robotic welding machines; robotic arms for industrial purposes; robotic cleaning machines; robotic labelling machines; industrial robots for shaping plastic material; industrial robots for shaping metal; industrial robots for shaping glass; industrial robots for shaping wood; robotic apparatus for handling materials; control mechanisms for robotic machines; indoor self-driving robots for industrial use; industrial robots for working glass; industrial robots for working wood; industrial robots for working metal; robotic arms for preparing beverages; robotic mechanisms for shaping glass; robotic mechanisms for shaping metal; robotic mechanisms for use in processing fruits; industrial robots for working plastic material; robotic mechanisms for working plastic material; robotic mechanisms for shaping plastic material; robotic mechanisms for use in processing food; robotic mechanisms for use in processing cereals. Telepresence robots; laboratory robots; application software for robots; user-programmable humanoid robots, not configured; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for use in scientific research; humanoid robots with artificial intelligence for preparing beverages; humanoid robots having communication and learning functions for assisting and entertaining people. Surgical robots; robotic exoskeleton suits for medical purposes; wearable walking assistive robots for medical purposes; apparatus for medical rehabilitation; apparatus for carrying out diagnostic tests for medical purposes; diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes used in medical laboratories. Engineering services relating to robotics; research on robotic process automation technology; computer software customization services; writing of computer software; configuration of computer software; updating of computer software; upgrading of computer software; computer software development; installation of computer software; software authoring; computer software design; software as a service (SaaS) featuring computer software platforms for artificial intelligence; repair of computer programs; testing of computer software; design and development of software; development of computer hardware and software; computer software consultancy; research and development of computer software; maintenance and repair of computer software.
8.
METHOD FOR STIRRING METAL MATERIAL IN ELECTRIC FURNACES AND CORRESPONDING APPARATUS
The invention concerns a method for stirring metal material (M) in electric melting, heating and/or refining furnaces (100), which provides to supply three-phase alternating mains voltage (Ur) and mains current (Ir) having a predefined mains frequency (fr); transform said mains voltage (Ur) and mains current (Ir) into selectively settable alternating secondary voltage (Us) and secondary current (Is); rectify said secondary voltage (Us) and secondary current (Is) into direct intermediate voltage (Ui) and intermediate current (li); convert said direct intermediate voltage (Ui) and intermediate current (li) into selectively settable alternating supply voltage (Ua) and supply current (la); supply said supply voltage (Ua) and supply current (la) to a plurality of electrodes (102) of the furnace (100). The invention also concerns an apparatus (10) for stirring metal material (M).
C21C 5/52 - Manufacture of steel in electric furnaces
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
A robotized unit for controlling a metal product in motion driven in an automated manner, in accordance with a corresponding computerized method, in order to manipulate or cut a portion of the metal product includes an apparatus and method to produce metal reels.
An apparatus (10) for the electric power supply of furnaces (100) for melting and/or heating metal materials provided with electrodes (102) comprises at least one power supply line (201, 20 IL, 20 IM) and at least one connected base module (20, 120, 220) which is configured to convert an alternating mains voltage and current (Ur, Ir) having a mains frequency (ft) into alternating supply voltage and current (Ua, la) with a desired power supply frequency (fa), wherein the at least one base module (20, 120, 220) comprises a transformer (11), a plurality of rectifiers (14) connected to the transformer (11), one or more direct current intermediate circuits (16) configured to store electrical energy, a plurality of inverter devices (15) and a control and command unit (17) configured to control and command the operation of the inverter devices (15) and adjust the power supply frequency (fa). The invention also concerns a method for the electric power supply of furnaces (100) for melting and/or heating metal materials.
Plant (10) for the continuous casting of metal products comprising a mould (12) in which a metal (L) in the molten state is able to be poured with a determinate flow rate (Q), a regulation device (16) capable of regulating said flow rate (Q), a control unit (18) configured to manage at least the movements of said regulation device (16), and at least one detection device (19) capable of detecting every punctual variation of the level (14) of metal (L) in said mould (12) with respect to a nominal value thereof and generating a corresponding variation signal (SV) and sending it said control unit (18), which is capable of generating a command signal (RS) for said regulation device (16) in order to cause a desired variation of the flow rate (Q). The present invention also concerns the regulation method for generating the above command signal (RS).
A grinding system for grinding a surface of a metal product, in the form of a billet or slab, the system comprising - a grinding wheel (1), adapted to remove in each grinding pass a respective longitudinal portion of a surface layer of the metal product during a relative movement between the metal product and said grinding wheel along a plane; - positioning means (2, 3) for the grinding wheel (1) adapted to keep said grinding wheel (1) in contact with the surface of the metal product during each grinding pass,wherein at least one sensor (4, 4') is provided, adapted to detect the profile of the longitudinal portion of surface layer to be removed during each grinding pass; wherein a control device (5) is provided adapted to memorize said profile and configured to control the positioning means (2, 3) so that the grinding wheel (1),during a subsequent grinding pass for removing a further longitudinal portion of said surface layer which is adjacent to the longitudinal portion removed in the previous grinding pass, moves perpendicularly to said plane to follow said profiled etected in the previous grinding pass.
B21B 38/02 - Methods or devices for measuring specially adapted for metal-rolling mills, e.g. position detection, inspection of the product for measuring flatness or profile of strips
B24B 49/10 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving electrical means
B24B 5/37 - Single-purpose machines or devices for grinding rolls, e.g. barrel-shaped rolls
B24B 5/38 - Single-purpose machines or devices for externally grinding travelling elongated stock, e.g. wire
B24B 49/04 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation according to the instantaneous size and required size of the workpiece acted upon, the measuring or gauging being continuous or intermittent involving measurement of the workpiece at the place of grinding during grinding operation
B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
B24B 51/00 - Arrangements for automatic control of a series of individual steps in grinding a workpiece
B23Q 15/00 - Automatic control or regulation of feed movement, cutting velocity or position of tool or work
B23Q 17/20 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring workpiece characteristics, e.g. contour, dimension, hardness
13.
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRIC FURNACE
An electric power supply apparatus (10) for an electric furnace (11) comprises at least one base power supply module (20, 120, 220) configured to convert electric energy supplied by a three-phase electric network (13) and supply at output at least one pair of single-phase alternating currents and voltages having a desired intensity and frequency, and having at least two sub-modules (21, 21 A-21F), each of which comprises a rectifier device (27), a direct current intermediate circuit (28), and at least one inverter device (29).
H02M 5/44 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases with intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices to convert the intermediate DC into AC
H05B 7/144 - Power supplies specially adapted for heating by electric dischargeAutomatic control of power, e.g. by positioning of electrodes
14.
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE
An electric power supply apparatus (10) for an electric furnace (11), comprising at least one base power supply module (20, 20 A, 20B) having a first (21), a second (22) and a third sub-module (23), which are respectively connected at input to a three-phase electric network (13) by means of respective transformers (24, 25, 26) and at output to a three-phase power supply line (32) configured to power one or more electrodes (16) of said electric furnace (11).
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
H02M 5/44 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases with intermediate conversion into DC by static converters using discharge tubes or semiconductor devices to convert the intermediate DC into AC
H02M 7/49 - Combination of the output voltage waveforms of a plurality of converters
A melting plant includes an electric furnace, provided with one or more electrodes and chemical substance introduction devices, and a management apparatus including a decoupling unit disposed between an electricity grid and the electric furnace. A method for managing the melting plant is also disclosed.
F27B 3/28 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
F27D 11/08 - Heating by electric discharge, e.g. arc discharge
F27D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
An electric power supply apparatus for a direct current user device includes an electric power supply supplying a mains voltage and a mains current and a static power converter to transform a direct electric voltage into a direct electric voltage of a different value. The static power converter is connected to the electric power supply by a respective input connection circuit and to the user device by a respective output connection circuit.
H05B 7/144 - Power supplies specially adapted for heating by electric dischargeAutomatic control of power, e.g. by positioning of electrodes
H02M 3/155 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H02M 7/04 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters
17.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE POWER SUPPLY OF A STEEL PLANT
Method for supplying electric energy in a steel plant (20), comprising at least a furnace (12) for melting metal material and one or more user devices (17, 18, 19) that use the metal material obtained from said at least one furnace (12) which are electrically powered by means of power supply means (13) comprising at least one transformer (14) connected to an electric network (15) and a power supply system (16) located downstream of the transformer (14).
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
H02J 3/28 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy
18.
INDUSTRIAL PLANT AND SYSTEM AND METHOD TO POWER AN INDUSTRIAL PLANT
An industrial plant for treating materials includes one or more lines for treating materials and one or more user devices and a system for supplying electrical energy. The power supply system includes a power supply circuit disposed in a site of the plant connected to the latter, and configured to supply electrical energy to said one or more user devices. A method to supply electrical energy to the plant is also disclosed.
Electric power supply apparatus in an industrial plant (20) for treating materials, wherein the plant (20) comprises one or more lines (11, 21) for treating the materials and one or more user devices (17, 18, 19) powered with alternating current by power supply means (13) comprising at least one transformer (14) connected to a mains power network (15) and a power supply system (16) located downstream of the transformer (14).
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
Control method for an industrial plant including the acquisition of a plurality of measurement data relating to the components of a plant and/or to a product being worked, their storage in a storage device and simultaneously their transmission to an automation system which uses said measurement data to generate respective control signals.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
21.
METHOD FOR TRACKING METAL PRODUCTS AND CORRESPONDING APPARATUS AND PLANT
The invention concerns a method for tracking metal elements (EM) obtained in a process for working metal products (PM) which provides to detect reference images (RI) and subsequent images (I) of the metal elements (EM) and compare them in order to identify a specific metal element (EM). The invention also concerns an apparatus (10) for tracking metal elements (EM) and a plant for working metal products (PM).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Installations [machines] for treatment of ore dust; direct
reduction iron manufacturing installations [machines]; steel
manufacturing installations [metalworking machines];
continuous casting machines; processing and agglomerating
installations [machines] iron ores and non-ferrous ores,
coal, lime, dolomite, magnesite and cryolite; installations
[machines] for the combustion of minerals; sintering
machines for chemical processing; industrial washing
machines for steel works; thermal power generating plants;
machines and installations for the manufacture of refractory
moldings, for briquetting, palletizing and granulating;
mixers for pig iron, steel, alloys and slag; converters for
the production of steel and iron alloys; blasting and
thermic lances [machines] for steel works; waste gas
collection and extraction equipment for steel works;
mechanical spreaders for pig iron and steel; continuous
casting machines; machines for rolling and cropping steel,
iron alloys and nonferrous metals; hot and cold rolling
installations [machines] for sheets, strips, profile
sections, beams, rails, pipes and wire; rolling machines for
rolling steel, copper or other metallic or ceramic
materials; roll stands; welding machines; machines and
installations for surface finishing of metals; galvanizing
and coating installations; scarfing and hardening machines;
electric shears and saws, in particular for separating bars,
sheets, strips, profile sections, beams, rails, pipes and
wire; coiling machines for metal strips; machine tools;
lathes; drills; hydraulic motors; turbines, namely water,
gas and steam turbines and turbine components; shut-off
devices and rotational speed regulators for turbines;
turbine wheels; turbine guide vanes; rack cleaning machines;
lifting and lowering work platforms; cranes; transporting
and conveying machines; conveyor belts; bucket conveyors;
screw conveyors; winches; capstans and cable pulleys for
machines; apparatus and machines for the manufacture of
clinker ballast, granulate, bricks, plates and moldings from
steel work slag; machines and installations for the
processing and recovery of waste materials; dust removing
equipment for cleaning purposes; cyclones; generators, in
particular tubular turbine generators, hydrodynamic
generators, motor generators and turbo-generators;
three-phase AC motors; AC motors; DC motors; hydraulic power
generating plants; gas and steam power generating plants;
combined cycle power generating plants; cogeneration power
generating plants; environmental technology installations,
in particular, biomass treatment equipment and composting
plants, electrical drives for machines, all the aforesaid
goods as machines or machine parts. Regulating apparatus, electric; measuring devices, electric;
computer software applications, downloadable; electric
regulating apparatus in the nature of voltage regulators for
electric power; electric control panels; electrical
substations, namely, electrical distribution installations
and electrical control apparatus and instruments for
electrical power distribution; electricity measuring
instruments, namely electricity meters or electricity meter
readers; electric transformers; all the above goods only
related to the metals industry, electrical installations and
devices, electrical measuring, open and closed-loop control
and monitoring equipment (not included in other classes);
electric control instruments, equipment and apparatus for
industrial installations, power generating plants,
environmental technology installations, transport and
conveying equipment; electrical transformers and coils;
electric accumulators; batteries; gas-insulated electrical
switches; electric protection and regulation devices (not
included in other classes); electric power supply components
and installations (not included in other classes);
electrical low, medium and high voltage installations and
switchgear; rectifiers; converters; inverters;
current-source DC-link converters; voltage-source DC-link
converters; frequency converters; overhead power
transmission lines; contact lines for railway rolling stock;
electrical conductors, in particular braided or covered
wire; data processing equipment and apparatus for open and
closed-loop control, simulation, visualization and
monitoring of parameters in industrial installations,
environmental installations, power generation; electric
distribution and transmission installations, and machines
and parts thereof; computer programs for open and
closed-loop process control, process visualization and
process monitoring in industrial installations,
environmental installations, power generating plants and
machines and parts thereof; computer programs for the
simulation and visualization of industrial installations, in
particular metallurgical installations, environmental
technology installations, power generating plants, machines
and devices; personal computers, minicomputers,
microcomputers, computer screens, input keyboards and mice
for computers, printers, modems, all the aforesaid goods for
open and closed-loop control, simulation, visualization and
monitoring of parameters in industrial installations,
environmental installations, power generation, distribution
and transmission installations, and machines and parts
thereof; volatile and non-volatile semiconductor memories,
storage discs, diskette drives, optical fibers, programmed
and non-programmed data carriers, data transmission
installations (not included in other classes), all the
aforesaid goods for open and closed-loop control,
simulation, visualization and monitoring of parameters in
industrial installations, environmental installations, power
generation, distribution and transmission installations, and
machines and parts thereof; electronic components, namely
for integrated circuits and printed circuits for use in
industrial installations, environmental installations, power
generation, distribution and transmission installations, and
machines and parts thereof. Consultancy in the field of energy-saving, only related to
the metals industry; technical consultancy, planning,
compilation of technical project and profitability studies
for industrial installations, power generating plants and
environmental technology installations; scientific and
industrial research and development, technical planning and
design engineering for mining and steel works installations,
machines, bridges, cranes and pipelines; drawing up of
technical process models for industrial installations, power
generating plants and environmental technology
installations; technical planning and consultancy in the
field of data processing for industrial installations,
metallurgical installations, environmental installations,
power generation, distribution and transmission
installations, and machines; technical project planning and
EDP [electronic data processing] system solutions for
financing, logistics, engineering and production; creation
of computer programs for data processing systems for the
purpose of open and closed-loop control, simulation,
visualization and monitoring of parameters in industrial
installations, environmental installations, power
generation, distribution and transmission installations, and
machines and parts thereof; technical project planning of
data networks for industrial installations, metallurgical
installations, environmental installations, power
generation, distribution and transmission installations, and
machines and parts thereof; technical planning and design
engineering of electric installations; technical
consultancy, except for business consultancy, on system
selection and design for industrial installations,
environmental technology installations, power generating
plants.
23.
METHOD TO SUPPLY ELECTRIC POWER TO FURNACES FOR MELTING AND/OR HAETING METAL MATERIALS, AND CORRESPONDING APPARATUS
The invention concerns a method to supply electric power to furnaces (100) for melting and/or heating metal materials (M), which provides the supply of a mains voltage (Ur) and a mains cunent (Ir), both having a predefined mains frequency (fir); the transformation of said mains voltage (Ur) and mains current (Ir) into selectively settable alternating secondary voltage (Us) and secondary current (Is); the rectifying of said secondary voltage (Us) and secondary current (Is) and the conversion of the direct intermediate voltage (Ui) and intermediate current (li) into selectively settable alternating supply voltage (Ua) and supply current (la); the feeding of said supply voltage (Ua) and supply current (la) to a plurality of electrodes (102) of the furnace (100). The invention also concerns an apparatus ( 10) for supplying electric power to furnaces ( 100) for melting and/or heating metal materials (M).
An inspection apparatus for melting furnaces that can be used in the steel industry, includes an inspection head and a positioning support, said inspection head including a rotating table. Said inspection head includes one or more image detection devices attached on said rotating table and which rotate in a manner integral with it. Said positioning support is suitable for the insertion of the inspection head into said melting furnace through an inlet aperture of the melting furnace. Also disclosed is an inspection method for melting furnaces that can be used in the steel industry, by means of an inspection apparatus.
H04N 23/45 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images
25.
PLANT FOR MELTING AND/OR HEATING METAL MATERIAL, AND METHOD TO SUPPLY ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO SAID PLANT
Embodiments concern a plant for melting and/or heating metal material and a corresponding method to supply electrical energy. The plant comprises at least one induction furnace (11) and means (12) for supplying electrical energy to the induction furnace 11), wherein the electric power supply means (12) comprise at least one transformer (13) connected to an alternating current mains power network (14), at least one rectifier (15) located downstream of the transformer (13), at least one converter (16) located downstream of the rectifier device (15), and at least one coil (17) for melting and/or heating metal material.
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02J 3/16 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by adjustment of reactive power
H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
26.
Method and apparatus to control and adjust the drawing action in a rolling mill, and corresponding rolling mill
Apparatus to control and adjust the drawing action in a rolling mill provided with rolling stands through which a product passes. A video monitoring system acquires frames of the product; a processing system that processes the frames and defines a normal rolling range within which the product being rolled must be positioned; identifies the position of the product and its geometric characteristics; and identifies a possible variation of the position of the product being rolled over time based on the analysis of the sequence of frames acquired. An automation system is associated with the rolling mill, configured to receive data relating to the position of the product to determine the continuation of the rolling if the product is correctly positioned in the range, or a variation of the rolling parameters if the position of the product being rolled is able to generate a cobble which is outside of the range.
B21B 38/04 - Methods or devices for measuring specially adapted for metal-rolling mills, e.g. position detection, inspection of the product for measuring thickness, width, diameter or other transverse dimensions of the product
B21B 37/00 - Control devices or methods specially adapted for metal-rolling mills or the work produced thereby
B21B 37/52 - Tension controlCompression control by drive motor control
B21B 37/68 - Camber or steering control for strip, sheets or plates, e.g. preventing meandering
B21B 38/00 - Methods or devices for measuring specially adapted for metal-rolling mills, e.g. position detection, inspection of the product
B21C 51/00 - Measuring, gauging, indicating, counting, or marking devices specially adapted for use in the production or manipulation of material in accordance with subclasses
27.
ROBOTIZED UNIT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A METAL PRODUCT IN MOVEMENT IN AN APPARATUS, AND METHOD TO PRODUCE METAL REELS
Robotized unit (10) for controlling a metal product (P) in motion driven in an automated manner, in accordance with a corresponding computerized method, in order to manipulate or cut a portion of said metal product (P). The present invention also concerns an apparatus (100) and method to produce metal reels (200).
Plant (10) for the continuous casting of metal products comprising a mould (12) in which a metal (L) in the molten state is able to be poured with a determinate flow rate (Q), a regulation device (16) capable of regulating said flow rate (Q), a control unit (18) configured to manage at least the movements of said regulation device (16), and at least one detection device (19) capable of detecting every punctual variation of the level (14) of metal (L) in said mould (12) with respect to a nominal value thereof and generating a corresponding variation signal (SV) and sending it to said control unit (18), which is capable of generating a command signal (RS) for said regulation device (16) in order to cause a desired variation of the flow rate (Q). The present invention also concerns the regulation method for generating the above command signal (RS).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines for treatment of ore dust; direct reduction iron manufacturing machines; steel manufacturing machines; continuous casting machines; processing and agglomerating machines for iron ores and non-ferrous ores, coal, lime, dolomite, magnesite and cryolite; machines for the combustion of minerals; sintering machines for chemical processing; industrial washing machines for steel works; thermal power generating plants, namely, block type thermal power stations for power generation; machines for the manufacture of refractory moldings, for briquetting, palletizing and granulating; mixers being mixing machines for pig iron, steel, alloys and slag; converters for the production of steel and iron alloys; blasting machines for steel works; waste gas collection and extraction machines for steel works; mechanical spreaders for pig iron and steel; continuous casting machines; machines for rolling and cropping steel, iron alloys and nonferrous metals; hot and cold rolling machines for sheets, strips, profile sections, beams, rails, pipes and wire; rolling machines for rolling steel, copper or other metallic or ceramic materials; roll stands being parts of rolling machines; electric welding machines; machines for surface finishing of metals; galvanizing and coating machines; metal scarfing and hardening machines; electric shears and saws, in particular for separating bars, sheets, strips, profile sections, beams, rails, pipes and wire; coiling machines for metal strips; metalworking machine tools; lathes; power drills; turbines, namely, water, gas and steam turbines other than for land vehicles; rack cleaning machines; lifting and lowering work platforms; cranes; conveyor belts; screw conveyors; winches; dust removing machines for cleaning purposes; cyclones; electricity generators, in particular tubular turbine generators, hydrodynamic generators, motor generators and turbo-generators; gas and steam power generating plants, namely, block type thermal power stations for power generation; combined cycle power generating plants, namely, Block type thermal power stations for power generation; cogeneration power generating plants, namely, block type thermal power stations for power generation; environmental technology installations, in particular, biomass treatment equipment and composting machines, electrical drives being parts of machines, all the aforesaid goods as machines or machine parts Regulating apparatus, electric, namely, apparatus for regulating electric current; measuring devices, electric, namely, electronic devices for measuring electric current; computer software applications, downloadable for regulating electric current; electric regulating apparatus in the nature of voltage regulators for electric power; electric control panels; electrical substations, namely, electrical control boxes being electrical distribution installations and electrical control apparatus for electrical power distribution; electricity measuring instruments, namely, electricity meters; electric transformers; all the above goods only related to the metals industry; electric control instruments, equipment and apparatus in the nature of apparatus for regulating electric current for industrial installations, power generating plants, environmental technology installations, transport and conveying equipment; electrical transformers and coils; electric accumulators; batteries; gas-insulated electrical switches; electric protection and regulation devices in the nature of apparatus for regulating electric current; electric power supplies; electrical low, medium and high voltage switchgear; rectifiers; current converters; inverters; current-source DC-link converters; voltage-source DC-link converters; frequency converters; overhead power transmission lines, namely, power-line transmission machines and apparatus; contact lines for railway rolling stock, namely, power-line transmission machines and apparatus; electrical conductors, in particular braided or covered wire; data processing equipment and apparatus for open and closed-loop control, simulation, visualization and monitoring of parameters in industrial installations, environmental installations, power generation; electric distribution boxes and electric transmission cables; downloadable and recorded computer programs for open and closed-loop process control, process visualization, and process monitoring in industrial installations, environmental installations, power generating plants and machines and parts thereof; downloadable and recorded computer programs for the simulation and visualization of industrial installations, in particular metallurgical installations, environmental technology installations, power generating plants, machines and devices; electronic components, namely, integrated circuits and printed circuits for use in industrial installations, environmental installations, power generation, distribution and transmission installations, and machines and parts thereof Technological consultancy in the field of energy-saving, only related to the metals industry; technological consultancy, for industrial installations, power generating plants and environmental technology installations; scientific and industrial research and design engineering in the field of mining and steel works installations, machines, bridges, cranes and pipelines; drawing up of technical process models being design engineering for industrial installations, power generating plants and environmental technology installations; technological consultancy in the field of data processing for industrial installations, metallurgical installations, environmental installations, power generation, distribution and transmission installations, and machines; creation of computer programs being software design for data processing systems for the purpose of open and closed-loop control, simulation, visualization and monitoring of parameters in industrial installations, environmental installations, power generation, distribution and transmission installations, and machines and parts thereof; engineering services in the nature of technical project planning of data networks for industrial installations, metallurgical installations, environmental installations, power generation, distribution and transmission installations, and machines and parts thereof; design engineering of electric installations; technological consultancy, except for business consultancy, on system selection and design for industrial installations, environmental technology installations, power generating plants
30.
Electric power supply apparatus for a high-power user device
An electric power supply apparatus for a user device, in particular for steel industry applications, that includes means for connection to an electricity grid for supplying a mains voltage and a mains current, and at least one electric line for connecting the electricity grid to the user device, wherein the electric line includes one or more electric apparatuses located between the electricity grid and the user device.
H02J 3/36 - Arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks via a high-tension dc link
H02M 7/757 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output with possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only
H02M 7/48 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
H02M 7/493 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode the static converters being arranged for operation in parallel
31.
MELTING METHOD IN AN ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE AND MELTING APPARATUS
Some embodiments described here concern a method for melting metal material in an electric arc furnace, which includes a step of loading solid metal material into the electric furnace, a step of powering the electric furnace and of generating an electric arc between at least one electrode and the metal material, and a step of melting the solid metal material to obtain molten material. Some embodiments described here concern an apparatus for melting metal material including an electric arc furnace and an electric power supply apparatus suitable to power the electric furnace.
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
F27B 3/28 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
F27D 11/08 - Heating by electric discharge, e.g. arc discharge
A plant for melting and/or heating metal material includes a furnace, electrical energy feed means and an electric power apparatus connected between the feed means and the furnace; and a corresponding method to power the melting and/or heating plant.
An electric power supply apparatus (10) for a direct current user device (11) comprises electric power supply means (12) supplying a mains voltage and a mains current and a static power converter (15) to transform a direct electric voltage into a direct electric voltage of a different value, the static power converter (15) being connected to said electric power supply means (12) by means of a respective input connection circuit (23, 40) and to said user device (11) by means of a respective output connection circuit (24).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Ore dust processing plants; direct reduction iron manufacturing installations; steel manufacturing installations; continuous casting plants; processing and agglomerating plants for iron ores and non-ferrous ores, coal, lime, dolomite, magnesite and cryolite; installations for the combustion of minerals; sintering plants; washing and drying installations for steel works; thermal power generating plants and environmental installations; machines and installations for the manufacture of refractory moldings, for briquetting, palletizing and granulating; mixers for pig iron, steel, alloys and slag; converters for the production of steel and iron alloys; blasting and heating lances for steel works; waste gas collection and extraction equipment for steel works; foundry ladles; tundishes and spreaders for pig iron and steel; continuous casting machines; dummy bars; machines for rolling and cropping steel, iron alloys and nonferrous metals; hot and cold rolling installations for sheets, strips, profile sections, beams, rails, pipes and wire; rollers of steel, copper or other metallic or ceramic materials; roll housings; roll stands; welding machines; machines and installations for surface finishing of metals; galvanizing and coating installations; scarfing and hardening machines; shears and saws, in particular for separating bars, sheets, strips, profile sections, beams, rails, pipes and wire; coiling machines for metal strips; machine tools; lathes; drills; hydraulic motors; turbines, namely water, gas and steam turbines and turbine components; shut-off devices and rotational speed regulators for turbines; turbine wheels; turbine guide vanes; sluices; rack cleaning machines; lifting and lowering work platforms; cranes; transporting and conveying machines; conveyor belts; bucket conveyors; screw conveyors; winches; capstans and cable pulleys for machines; apparatus and machines for the manufacture of clinker ballast, granulate, bricks, plates and moldings from steel work slag; machines and installations for the processing and recovery of waste materials; dust removing equipment for cleaning purposes; composting equipment; cyclones; generators, in particular tubular turbine generators, hydrodynamic generators, motor generators and turbo-generators; threephase AC motors; AC motors; DC motors; hydraulic power generating plants; gas and steam power generating plants; combined cycle power generating plants; cogeneration power generating plants; environmental technology installations, in particular waste gas purification installations and biomass, waste incineration and composting plants, electrical drives, all the aforesaid goods as machines or machine parts. Regulating apparatus, electric; Measuring devices, electric; Computer software applications, downloadable; Electric regulating apparatus in the nature of voltage regulators for electric power; Electric control panels; Electrical substations; Electricity measuring instruments, namely electricity meters or electricity meter readers; Electric transformers; all the above goods only related to the metals industry, electrical installations and devices, electrical measuring, open and closed-loop control and monitoring equipment (not included in other classes); instrumentation and control equipment and apparatus for industrial installations, power generating plants, environmental technology installations, transport and conveying equipment, electric vehicles; electrical transformers and coils; electric accumulators; batteries; gas-insulated electrical switches; electrical protection and excitation devices (not included in other classes); electrical power supply networks and installations (not included in other classes); electrical low, medium and high voltage installations and switchgear; rectifiers; converters; inverters; current-source DC-link converters; voltage-source DC-link converters; frequency converters; overhead power transmission lines; contact lines for railway rolling stock; electrical conductors, in particular braided or covered wire; data processing equipment and apparatus for open and closed-loop control, simulation, visualization and monitoring of parameters in industrial installations, environmental installations, power generation; distribution and transmission installations, and machines and parts thereof; computer programs for open and closed-loop process control, process visualization and process monitoring in industrial installations, environmental installations, power generating plants and machines and parts thereof; computer programs for the simulation and visualization of industrial installations, in particular metallurgical installations, environmental technology installations, power generating plants, machines and devices; personal computers, minicomputers, microcomputers, computer screens, input keyboards and mice for computers, printers, modems, all the aforesaid goods for open and closed-loop control, simulation, visualization and monitoring of parameters in industrial installations, environmental installations, power generation, distribution and transmission installations, and machines and parts thereof; volatile and non-volatile semiconductor memories, storage discs, diskette drives, optical fibers, programmed and non-programmed data carriers, data transmission installations (not included in other classes), all the aforesaid goods for open and closed-loop control, simulation, visualization and monitoring of parameters in industrial installations, environmental installations, power generation, distribution and transmission installations, and machines and parts thereof; electronic components, namely for integrated circuits and printed circuits for use in industrial installations, environmental installations, power generation, distribution and transmission installations, and machines and parts thereof. Consultancy in the field of energy-saving, only related to the metals industry; technical consultancy, planning, compilation of technical project and profitability studies for industrial installations, power generating plants and environmental technology installations; scientific and industrial research and development, technical planning and design engineering for mining and steel works installations, machines, bridges, cranes and pipelines; drawing up of technical process models for industrial installations, power generating plants and environmental technology installations; technical planning and consultancy in the field of data processing for industrial installations, metallurgical installations, environmental installations, power generation, distribution and transmission installations, and machines; technical project planning and EDP system solutions for financing, logistics, engineering and production; creation of computer programs for data processing systems for the purpose of open and closed-loop control, simulation, visualization and monitoring of parameters in industrial installations, environmental installations, power generation, distribution and transmission installations, and machines and parts thereof; technical project planning of data networks for industrial installations, metallurgical installations, environmental installations, power generation, distribution and transmission installations, and machines and parts thereof; technical planning and design engineering of electric installations; technical consultancy, except for business consultancy, on system selection and design for industrial installations, environmental technology installations, power generating plants.
Melting plant (10) comprising an electric furnace (12), provided with one or more electrodes (13) and chemical substances introduction means (15), and a management apparatus (11) comprising a decoupling unit (14) disposed between an electricity grid (100) and said electric furnace (12). The present invention also concerns a method for managing a melting plant (10).
An apparatus for the off-line drying treatment, or dry out, of an inductor for billets that includes a coil and a protection body made of refractory material that defines a transit channel for the billets.
Control method for an industrial plant (10) comprising the acquisition of a plurality of measurement data (D) relating to the components (11) of a plant and/or to a product being worked, their storage in a storage device (14) and simultaneously their transmission to an automation system (15) which uses said measurement data (D) to generate respective control signals (CS).
G05B 19/409 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using manual data input [MDI] or by using control panel, e.g. controlling functions with the panelNumerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control panel details or by setting parameters
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
An inductor to heat, by electromagnetic induction, an electrically conductive body, including an induction body, hollow inside, suitable to generate an electromagnetic field, the internal surface of which defines a containing seating, disposed through in a longitudinal direction.
Some embodiments described here concern an industrial plant (20) for treating materials, wherein the plant (20) comprises one or more lines (22, 23) for treating materials and one or more user devices (24, 25, 26, 27) and a system (10) for supplying electrical energy. The power supply system (10) comprises a power supply circuit (11) disposed in a site (S) of the plant (20) and connected to the latter, and configured to supply electrical energy to said one or more user devices (24, 25, 26, 27). Some embodiments described here also concern a method to supply electrical energy to the plant (20).
H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
Control apparatus and corresponding method for controlling a high power electric motor, preferably of the order of megawatts, preferably of or associated with a shredding plant which is preferably usable for shredding very bulky and heavy objects and is provided with a rotating shredding member connected to the rotor of the electric motor, where a control circuit is configured to control the electric motor so that it can operate selectively in different operating modes.
H02P 6/06 - Arrangements for speed regulation of a single motor wherein the motor speed is measured and compared with a given physical value so as to adjust the motor speed
H02P 6/17 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position and for generating speed information
H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
B03B 9/06 - General arrangement of separating plant, e.g. flow sheets specially adapted for refuse
41.
INSPECTION APPARATUS FOR MELTING FURNACES THAT CAN BE USED IN THE STEEL INDUSTRY AND METHOD
The invention concerns an inspection apparatus (10) for melting furnaces (100a) that can be used in the steel industry, comprising an inspection head (11) and a positioning support (12), said inspection head (11) comprising a rotating table (21). Said inspection head (11) comprises one or more image detection devices (17, 18, 24) attached on said rotating table (21) and which rotate in a manner integral with it. Said positioning support (12) is suitable for the insertion of the inspection head (11) into said melting furnace (100a) through an inlet aperture (101) of the melting furnace (100a). The invention also concerns an inspection method for melting furnaces (100a) that can be used in the steel industry, by means of an inspection apparatus 10 according to the invention.
Electric power supply apparatus in an industrial plant (20) for treating materials, wherein the plant (20) comprises one or more lines (11, 21) for treating the materials and one or more user devices (17, 18, 19) powered with alternating current by power supply means (13) comprising at least one transformer (14) connected to a mains power network (15) and a power supply system (16) located downstream of the transformer (14).
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
43.
PLANT FOR MELTING AND/OR HEATING METAL MATERIAL, AND METHOD TO SUPPLY ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO SAID PLANT
Embodiments concern a plant for melting and/or heating metal material and a corresponding method to supply electrical energy. The plant comprises at least one induction furnace (11) and means (12) for supplying electrical energy to the induction furnace (11), wherein the electric power supply means (12) comprise at least one transformer (13) connected to an alternating current mains power network (14), at least one rectifier (15) located downstream of the transformer (13), at least one converter (16) located downstream of the rectifier device (15), and at least one coil (17) for melting and/or heating metal material.
Apparatus to control and adjust the drawing action in a rolling mill (11) provided with rolling stands (12a, 12b, 12c) through which a product (13) passes. The apparatus comprises a video monitoring system (14) for acquiring frames (15a, 15b) of the product (13) in at least one position; a processing system (16) that processes the frames (15a, 15b) and defines a normal rolling range within which the product (13) being rolled has to be positioned; identifies the position of the product (13) being rolled and its geometric characteristics; and identifies a possible variation of the position of the product (13) being rolled over time based on the analysis of the sequence of frames (15a, 15b) acquired. The apparatus also comprises an automation system (18) associated with the rolling mill (11), configured to receive data relating to the position of the product (13) in order to determine the continuation of the rolling if the product (13) is correctly positioned in the range, or a variation of the rolling parameters if the position of the product (13) being rolled is able to generate a cobble, that is, it is outside of the range.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Regulating apparatus, electric; measuring devices, electric;
interfaces for computers; computer software, recorded;
science diagnostic apparatus not for medical purposes for
research use, namely laser and/or x-rays producing apparatus
and installations, namely, x-ray CT scanners; control and
regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling,
regulating, and recording data of rolling mills, namely
control panels, computers, and computer software; computer
software applications; electric control panels; automated
detector, measurement, regulating and controlling systems
and devices; data processing equipment; software; computer
software programs for controlling and regulating rolling
mills; computer software programs for controlling and
regulating continuous casting machines.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Data processing apparatus; interfaces for computers;
computer software, recorded; control and regulating
apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and
recording data of rolling mills, namely control panels,
computers, and computer software; control and regulating
apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and
recording data of continuous casting machines namely control
panels, computers, and computer software; computer software
applications; computer software programs for controlling and
regulating rolling mills; computer software programs for
controlling and regulating of continuous casting machines. Updating of computer software; computer system analysis;
electronic data storage; computer software consultancy;
computer software design; engineering services; maintenance
of computer software; monitoring of computer systems by
remote access; computer system design; computer technology
consultancy; technological consultancy; software as a
service [SaaS]; design and development of computer software
for process control; quality control relating to computer
software.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Data processing apparatus; interfaces for computers;
computer software, recorded; computer software applications,
downloadable; control and regulating apparatus or equipment
for controlling, regulating, and recording data of rolling
mills, namely control panels, computers, and computer
software; control and regulating apparatus or equipment for
controlling, regulating, and recording data of continuous
casting machines, namely control panels, computers, and
computer software; computer software programs for
controlling and regulating rolling mills; computer software
programs for controlling and regulating continuous casting
machines. Updating of computer software; computer system analysis;
electronic data storage; cloud computing; consultancy in the
field of energy-saving; computer software consultancy;
computer software design; engineering services; installation
of computer software; rental of computer software;
maintenance of computer software; monitoring of computer
systems by remote access; computer system design; computer
programming; research and development of new products for
others; off-site data backup; computer technology
consultancy; technological consultancy; software as a
service [SaaS]; design and development of computer software
for process control; quality control relating to computer
software; engineering services relating to robotics;
research relating to the computerised automation of
industrial processes.
48.
CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD TO CONTROL A HIGH-POWER ELECTRIC MOTOR
Control apparatus (10) and corresponding method for controlling a high power (P) electric motor (12), preferably of the order of megawatts (MW), preferably of or associated with a shredding plant (11) which is preferably usable for shredding very bulky and heavy objects and is provided with a rotating shredding member (13) connected to the rotor of the electric motor (12). A control circuit (20) is configured to control the electric motor (12) so that it can operate selectively in different operating modes.
H02P 23/00 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by a control method other than vector control
H02P 6/06 - Arrangements for speed regulation of a single motor wherein the motor speed is measured and compared with a given physical value so as to adjust the motor speed
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Data processing apparatus; interfaces for computers;
computer software, recorded; control and regulating
apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and
recording data of rolling mills, namely control panels,
computers, and computer software; control and regulating
apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and
recording data of continuous casting machines, namely
control panels, computers, and computer software; computer
software applications; computer software programs for
controlling and regulating rolling mills; computer software
programs for controlling and regulating continuous casting
machines. Updating of computer software; computer system analysis;
electronic data storage; cloud computing; consultancy in the
field of energy-saving; computer software consultancy;
computer software design; engineering services; installation
of computer software; rental of computer software;
maintenance of computer software; monitoring of computer
systems by remote access; computer system design; computer
programming; research and development of new products for
others; off-site data backup; computer technology
consultancy; technological consultancy; software as a
service [SaaS]; design and development of computer software
for process control; quality control relating to computer
software; engineering services relating to robotics;
research relating to the computerised automation of
industrial processes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Regulating apparatus, electric; measuring devices, electric;
computer software applications, downloadable; electric
regulating apparatus in the nature of voltage regulators for
electric power; electric control panels; electrical
substations; electricity measuring instruments, namely
electricity meters or electricity meter readers; electric
transformers. Consultancy in the field of energy-saving.
51.
ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR A HIGH-POWER USER DEVICE
Electric power supply apparatus for a user device, in particular for steel industry applications, comprising means for connection to an electricity grid (11) for supplying a mains voltage and a mains current, and at least one electric line (13a, 13 b, 13 c, 13 d) for connecting the electricity grid (11) to the user device (12), wherein the electric line (13a, 13b, 13c, 13d) comprises one or more electric apparatuses (14, 15, 16, 18, 33, 36, 37, 40) located between the electricity grid (11) and the user device (12).
H02M 7/48 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
H02M 7/757 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output with possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only
H01B 12/00 - Superconductive or hyperconductive conductors, cables or transmission lines
H02J 3/36 - Arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks via a high-tension dc link
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
52.
Melting method in an electric arc furnace and corresponding apparatus
A melting method including a step of loading solid metal material into an electric furnace, a step of generating an electric arc between at least one electrode and the metal material, a step of perforating the metal material during which the electrode is moved through the metal material, a step of melting the solid metal material in order to obtain a molten material, and a step of refining the molten material by adding reaction compounds. At least one of the steps includes regulating the electric parameters of the electric arc.
H05B 7/144 - Power supplies specially adapted for heating by electric dischargeAutomatic control of power, e.g. by positioning of electrodes
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
F27B 3/28 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
53.
Electric power method for an electric furnace and corresponding apparatus
An electric power method for an electric arc furnace includes regulating the electric power frequency of a power voltage and a power current of the electrodes, independently from the mains frequency.
H05B 7/144 - Power supplies specially adapted for heating by electric dischargeAutomatic control of power, e.g. by positioning of electrodes
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
F27B 3/28 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
Some embodiments described here concern a method for melting metal material (M) in an electric arc furnace (11), which comprises a step of loading solid metal material (M) into the electric furnace (11), a step of powering the electric furnace (11) and of generating an electric arc between at least one electrode (13a, 13b, 13 c) and the metal material (M), and a step of melting the solid metal material (M) to obtain molten material. Some embodiments described here concern an apparatus for melting metal material (M) comprising an electric arc furnace (11) and an electric power supply apparatus (31) suitable to power the electric furnace (11).
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
F27D 11/08 - Heating by electric discharge, e.g. arc discharge
Embodiments described here concern a plant for melting and/or heating metal material (M) comprising a furnace (11), electrical energy feed means (13) and an electric power apparatus (12) connected between the feed means (13) and the furnace (11). The invention also concerns a corresponding method to power the melting and/or heating plant (10).
A movement apparatus for a metal product, which includes a first guide device and a second guide device configured to guide the movement of the metal product in a direction of feed. The apparatus includes at least one electro-magnetic inductor located between said first guide device and said second guide device.
Converter device configured to convert direct voltage and current into alternating voltage and current to be supplied to a load (L). The converter device comprises a bank (11) of capacitors (12), a plurality of power semiconductors (13), a heat sink (14) and a casing (15).
H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
H02M 7/48 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
58.
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE DRYING TREATMENT OF AN INDUCTOR
Apparatus for the off-line drying treatment, or dry out, of an inductor (11) for billets that comprises a coil (12) and a protection body made of refractory material (13) that defines a transit channel (14) for the billets.
F27B 9/06 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity heated without contact between combustion gases and chargeFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity electrically heated
Inductor to heat, by electromagnetic induction, an electrically conductive body, comprising an induction body (19), hollow inside, suitable to generate an electromagnetic field, the internal surface of which defines a containing seating (20), disposed through in a longitudinal direction.
B22D 11/12 - Accessories for subsequent treating or working cast stock in situ
B21B 45/00 - Devices for surface treatment of work, specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, metal-rolling mills
F27B 9/06 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity heated without contact between combustion gases and chargeFurnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity electrically heated
F27B 9/28 - Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity for treating continuous lengths of work
F27D 11/06 - Induction heating, i.e. in which the material being heated, or its container or elements embodied therein, form the secondary of a transformer
F27D 11/12 - Arrangement of elements for electric heating in or on furnaces with electromagnetic fields acting directly on the material being heated
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use, namely laser and/or x-rays producing apparatus and
installations, namely, x-ray CT scanners; control and
regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling,
regulating and recording data of rolling mills, namely,
control panels, computers and computer software; electric
control panels; automated detectors, measuring, regulating
and controlling systems and devices; data processing
equipment; software; computer software programs for
controlling and regulating rolling mills; computer software
programs for controlling and regulating continuous casting
machines.
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62.
Device and method for the hot measuring, during rolling, of a size of metal profiles
A device for the hot measuring, during rolling, of a transverse size of a metal profile (12) includes a transmission element with at least two sections distinct and spatially separated from each other and disposed along a nominal axis of feed of the metal profile, configured to generate an electromagnetic field with a desired profile of force lines, and a reception element disposed along the nominal axis in a position comprised in the overall longitudinal bulk of the transmission element (14) and configured to detect a signal relating to the variations of the electromagnetic field due to the passage of the metal profile.
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01R 33/12 - Measuring magnetic properties of articles or specimens of solids or fluids
G01B 7/12 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring diameters
63.
Method for the hot measuring, during rolling, of a size of metal profiles
A method for the hot measuring of a transverse size of a metal profile to obtain a diameter and/or a mean thickness includes providing power with a sinusoidal current having at least two frequencies, a transmission element having at least two sections distinct and spatially separated from each other and disposed along a nominal axis of feed of the metal profile, generating an electromagnetic field with a desired profile of the force lines, and detecting a signal relating to the variations of the electromagnetic field due to the passage of the metal profile through the sections of the transmission element using a reception element having one or more sections distinct and spatially separated from each other and disposed along the nominal axis in a position of the transmission element.
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01R 33/12 - Measuring magnetic properties of articles or specimens of solids or fluids
B21B 38/04 - Methods or devices for measuring specially adapted for metal-rolling mills, e.g. position detection, inspection of the product for measuring thickness, width, diameter or other transverse dimensions of the product
G01B 7/12 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring diameters
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Apparatus for regulating electric current; electronic devices for measuring electric current; Interfaces for computers; Recorded computer software for controlling and regulating rolling mills; Recorded computer software for controlling and regulating continuous casting machines; Downloadable computer software applications for controlling and regulating rolling mills; Downloadable computer software applications for controlling and regulating continuous casting machines; Science diagnostic apparatus not for medical purposes for research use, namely laser and/or x-rays producing apparatus and installations, namely, x-ray CT scanners; control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating and recording data of rolling mills, namely, electric control panels, and computers and recorded computer software for controlling, regulating and recording data of rolling mills; Electric control panels; automated motion detectors; Apparatus and instruments for measuring, regulating, or controlling electric current; Data processing equipment; recorded computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mills; recorded computer software programs for controlling and regulating continuous casting machines
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(1) Computer central processing units; downloadable computer software for use as an application programming interface (API) for use in the fields of database integration; computer software, recorded, for optimizing manufacturing processes and production line processes in industrial metals producing plants; control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and recording data of rolling mills, namely control panels, computers, and computer software; control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and recording data of continuous casting machines, namely control panels, computers, and computer software; downloadable computer software applications for optimizing manufacturing processes and production line processes in industrial metals producing plants; computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mills; computer software programs for controlling and regulating continuous casting machines; all the above goods only related to the metals industry (1) Updating of computer software; computer system analysis; electronic data storage, namely, archiving business documents and corporate documents; cloud computing featuring software for optimizing manufacturing processes and production line processes in industrial metals producing plants; consultancy in the field of energy-saving; computer software consultancy; computer software design; engineering services in the field of industrial metals producing plants; installation of computer software; rental of computer software; maintenance of computer software; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; computer system design; computer programming; research and development of new products for others; off-site data backup; computer technology consultancy; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of industrial metals producing plants; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for optimizing manufacturing processes and production line processes in industrial metals producing plants; design and development of computer software for process control; quality control relating to computer software; computer systems analysis of automated smart robotic systems using artificial intelligence for controlling and regulating of industrial metals producing plants; research relating to the computerised automation of industrial processes; all the above services only related to the metals industry
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Regulating apparatus for electric current; electronic measuring devices for electric current; interfaces for computers; computer software, recorded, for controlling and regulating rolling mills and continuous casting machines; science diagnostic apparatus for research use, namely, laser and/or x-rays producing apparatus and installations in the nature of x-ray CT scanners not for medical purposes; control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and recording data of rolling mills, namely, electric control panels, computers, and downloadable computer software for controlling, regulating and recording data of rolling mills; downloadable computer software applications for controlling, regulating and recording data of rolling mills; electric control panels; apparatus and instruments for detecting, measuring, regulating and controlling electric current; data processing equipment; downloadable computer software for controlling, regulating and recording data of rolling mills and continuous casting machines; downloadable computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mills; downloadable computer software programs for controlling and regulating continuous casting machines
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Data processing apparatus; interfaces for computers; Computer software, recorded, for controlling and regulating rolling mills and continuous casting machines; Control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and recording data of rolling mills, namely, electric control panels, computers, and recorded computer software for controlling, regulating and recording data of rolling mills; Downloadable computer software applications for controlling and regulating rolling mills and continuous casting machines; Downloadable computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mills * ; all the above goods only related to the metals industry * Updating of computer software; computer system analysis; electronic data storage; computer software consultancy; computer software design; maintenance of computer software; Monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; computer system design; computer technology consultancy; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for controlling and regulating of rolling mills and continuous casting machines; design and development of computer software for process control; Quality control for others relating to computer software * ; all the above goods only related to the metals industry *
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Regulating apparatus for electric current; electronic measuring devices for electric current; downloadable computer software applications for controlling and regulating rolling mills and continuous casting machines; electric regulating apparatus in the nature of voltage regulators for electric power; electric control panels; high-voltage power supplies in the nature of electrical substations; Electricity measuring instruments, namely, electricity meters and electricity meter readers; electric transformers; all the above goods only related to the metals industry Consulting services in the field of energy measurement to improve energy efficiency, only related to the metals industry
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(1) Computer central processing units; downloadable computer software for use as an application programming interface (API) for use in the fields of database integration; computer software, recorded, for controlling and regulating industrial metals producing equipment in industrial metal producing plants, namely, milling machines, blast furnaces related to the metals industry; control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and recording data of rolling mills, namely control panels, computers, and computer software; control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and recording data of continuous casting machines namely control panels, computers, and computer software; downloadable computer software applications for optimizing manufacturing processes and production line processes in industrial metals producing plants; computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mills; computer software programs for controlling and regulating of continuous casting machines; all the above goods only related to the metals industry (1) Updating of computer software; computer system analysis; electronic data storage, namely, archiving business documents and corporate documents; computer software consultancy; computer software design; engineering services in the field of industrial metals producing plants; maintenance of computer software; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; computer system design; computer technology consultancy; consultancy relating to technological services in the field of industrial metals producing plants; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for controlling and regulating of industrial metals producing plants in the fields of business management, product quality control and metal producing machine operation related to the metals industry; design and development of computer software for process control; quality control relating to computer software; all the above services only related to the metals industry
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(1) Electric regulating apparatus, namely, microprocessors related to the metals industry; computer software applications, downloadable, for use in the monitoring, regulating and management of electric power; electric regulating apparatus in the nature of voltage regulators for electric power; electric control panels; electrical distribution substations namely, parts of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems aimed at transforming voltage; electricity measuring instruments, namely electricity meters or electricity meter readers; electric transformers; all the above goods only related to the metals industry (1) Consultancy in the field of energy-saving, only related to the metals industry
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Data processing apparatus; interfaces for computers; Computer software, recorded, for controlling and regulating rolling mills and continuous casting machine; downloadable computer software applications for controlling and regulating rolling mills and continuous casting machine; Downloadable computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mills * ; all the above goods only related to the metals industry * Updating of computer software; computer system analysis; electronic data storage; Cloud computing featuring software for controlling and regulating rolling mills and continuous casting machines; Consulting services in the field of energy measurement to improve energy efficiency; computer software consultancy; computer software design; Engineering services in the field of metals producing plants; installation of computer software; rental of computer software; maintenance of computer software; Monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; computer system design; computer programming; research and development of new products for others; off-site data backup; computer technology consultancy; Technological consultancy in the field of metals producing plants; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for controlling and regulating of rolling mills and continuous casting machine; design and development of computer software for process control; Quality control for others relating to computer software; Engineering services relating to robotics; research relating to the computerised automation of industrial processes * ; all the above services only related to the metals industry *
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Data processing apparatus; interfaces for computers; Computer software, recorded, for controlling and regulating rolling mills and continuous casting machines; Computer software applications, downloadable, for controlling and regulating rolling mills and continuous casting machines; Control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and recording data of rolling mills, namely, electric control panels, computers, and recorded computer software for controlling, regulating and recording data of rolling mills; Control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling, regulating, and recording data of continuous casting machines, namely, electric control panels, computers, and recorded computer software for controlling, regulating and recording data of continuous casting machine; Recorded computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mills; Downloadable computer software programs for controlling and regulating continuous casting machines * ; all the above goods only related to the metals industry * Updating of computer software; computer system analysis; electronic data storage; Cloud computing featuring software for controlling and regulating rolling mills and continuous casting machines; Consulting services in the field of energy measurement to improve energy efficiency; computer software consultancy; computer software design; installation of computer software; rental of computer software; maintenance of computer software; Monitoring of computer systems by remote access to ensure proper functioning; computer system design; computer programming; research and development of new products for others; off-site data backup; computer technology consultancy; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for controlling and regulating of rolling mills and continuous casting machines; design and development of computer software for process control; Quality control for others relating to computer software; research relating to the computerised automation of industrial processes * ; all the above services only related to the metals industry *
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Regulating apparatus, electric; Measuring devices, electric; Computer software applications, downloadable; Electric regulating apparatus in the nature of voltage regulators for electric power; Electric control panels; Electrical substations; Electricity measuring instruments, namely electricity meters or electricity meter readers; Electric transformers; all the above goods only related to the metals industry. Consultancy in the field of energy-saving, only related to the metals industry.
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Data processing apparatus; Control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling/regulating/and recording data of rolling mill plants namely control panels/computers/and computer software; Control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling/regulating/and recording data of continuous casting machines namely control panels/computers/and computer software; Interfaces for computers; Computer software applications, downloadable; Computer software, recorded; Computer software programs for rolling mills; Computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mill plants. Updating of computer software; Computer system analysis; Electronic data storage; Cloud computing; Consultancy in the field of energy-saving; Computer software consultancy; Quality control relating to computer software; Computer software design and development; Engineering services; Engineering services relating to robotics; Installation of computer software; Rental of computer software; Maintenance of computer software; Monitoring of computer systems by remote access; Design of information systems; Design and development of computer software for process control; Computer programming; Research and development of new products for others; Research relating to the computerised automation of industrial processes; Off-site data backup; Computer technology consultancy; Technological consultancy; Software as a service [SaaS].
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Data processing apparatus; Control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling/regulating/and recording data of rolling mill plants namely control panels/computers/and computer software; Control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling/regulating/and recording data of continuous casting machines namely control panels/computers/and computer software; Computer software applications, downloadable; Interfaces for computers; Computer software, recorded; Computer software programs for rolling mills; Computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mill plants. Updating of computer software; Computer system analysis; Electronic data storage; Computer software consultancy; Quality control relating to computer software; Computer software design and development; Engineering services; Maintenance of computer software; Monitoring of computer systems by remote access; Design of information systems; Design and development of computer software for process control; Computer technology consultancy; Technological consultancy; Software as a service [SaaS].
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Computer software, recorded; Computer software programs for rolling mills; Computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mill plants.
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Regulating apparatus, electric; Measuring devices, electric; Science diagnostic apparatus not for medical purposes for research use, namely laser and/or X-rays producing apparatus and installations, namely, x-ray CT scanners; Control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling/regulating/and recording data of rolling mill plants namely control panels/computers/and computer software; Computer software applications, downloadable; Interfaces for computers; Electric control panels; Automated, detector, measurement, regulating and controlling systems and devices; Data processing equipment; Software; Computer software, recorded; Computer software programs for rolling mills; Computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mill plants.
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Data processing apparatus; Control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling/regulating/and recording data of rolling mill plants namely control panels/computers/and computer software; Control and regulating apparatus or equipment for controlling/regulating/and recording data of continuous casting machines namely control panels/computers/and computer software; Computer software applications, downloadable; Interfaces for computers; Computer software, recorded; Computer software programs for rolling mills; Computer software programs for controlling and regulating rolling mill plants. Updating of computer software; Computer system analysis; Electronic data storage; Cloud computing; Consultancy in the field of energy-saving; Computer software consultancy; Quality control relating to computer software; Computer software design and development; Engineering services; Engineering services relating to robotics; Installation of computer software; Rental of computer software; Maintenance of computer software; Monitoring of computer systems by remote access; Design of information systems; Design and development of computer software for process control; Computer programming; Off-site data backup; Computer technology consultancy; Technological consultancy; Software as a service [SaaS]; Research and development of new products for others; Research relating to the computerised automation of industrial processes.
82.
ELECTRIC POWER METHOD FOR AN ELECTRIC FURNACE AND CORRESPONDING APPARATUS
Electric power method for an electric arc furnace (11), which provides to regulate the electric power frequency (fa) of a power voltage (Ua) and a power current (la) of the electrodes, independently from the mains frequency (fr).
Melting method comprising a step of loading solid metal material (M) into an electric furnace (11), a step of generating an electric arc between at least one electrode (13) and the metal material (M), a step of perforating the metal material during which said electrode (13) is moved through said metal material (M), a step of melting the solid metal material (M) in order to obtain a molten material, a step of refining said molten material by adding reaction compounds, and in which at least during one of said steps it is provided to regulate the electric parameters of the electric arc.
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
F27B 3/28 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
H05B 7/144 - Power supplies specially adapted for heating by electric dischargeAutomatic control of power, e.g. by positioning of electrodes
H05B 7/20 - Direct heating by arc discharge, i.e. where at least one end of the arc directly acts on the material to be heated, including additional resistance heating by arc current flowing through the material to be heated
84.
Apparatus and method to electrically power an electric arc furnace
An electric power apparatus for an electric arc furnace comprises at least one electrode and is connectable to a power network to supply to the electrode the electric energy to generate an electric arc to melt a metal mass. The apparatus comprises an electric regulation unit interposed and connected to the power network and to the electrode and configured to regulate at least one electric quantity for powering the electrode. The apparatus comprises at least one detection device to detect the electric quantity, interposed between the electrode and the electric regulation unit, a positioning device to move the at least one electrode nearer to/away from the metal mass to be melted and a control and command unit.
H05B 7/152 - Automatic control of power by electromechanical means for positioning of electrodes
H05B 7/20 - Direct heating by arc discharge, i.e. where at least one end of the arc directly acts on the material to be heated, including additional resistance heating by arc current flowing through the material to be heated
F27D 11/08 - Heating by electric discharge, e.g. arc discharge
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
F27B 3/28 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
H05B 7/144 - Power supplies specially adapted for heating by electric dischargeAutomatic control of power, e.g. by positioning of electrodes
Movement apparatus for a metal product (P), which comprises a first guide device (11) and a second guide device (12) configured to guide the movement of the metal product (P) in a direction of feed (F). The apparatus comprises at least one electro-magnetic inductor (14, 15) located between said first guide device (11) and said second guide device (12).
Method and device to manage a coiler apparatus associated with a distributor, in which there is at least an exit of the feeder of hot or cold semi-worked metal products, and with a reel, both being respectively moved with suitable controlled movement and rotation means, able to manage the coiling obtaining coils with desired characteristics.
B65H 54/12 - Winding and traversing material on to reels, bobbins, tubes, or like package cores or formers for making packages of specified shapes or on specified types of bobbins, tubes, cores, or formers on flanged bobbins or spools
B21F 23/00 - Feeding wire in wire-working machines or apparatus
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file management; professional business consultancy; updating
and maintenance of data in computer databases; consultancy
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consultancy; computer software consultancy; computer
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design; computer technology consultancy; consultancy in the
field of energy-saving; electronic data storage;
engineering; information technology [IT] consultancy;
installation of computer software; maintenance of computer
software; monitoring of computer systems by remote access;
off-site data backup; quality control; rental of computer
software; research and development of new products for
others; software as a service [SaaS]; technological
consultancy; updating of computer software; engineering
services relating to robotics; design and development of
computer software for process control; research relating to
the computerised automation of industrial processes.
88.
Apparatus for heating and transferring metal materials for a melting plant, and method for melting metal materials
Apparatus to heat and transfer mainly metal materials to a melting furnace (12), the apparatus comprising a transporter device (13) configured to move the materials continuously to the melting furnace (12), and at least an induction heating unit (28) associated with the transporter device (13) and configured to heat by electromagnetic induction the materials moved in the transporter device (13), keeping them in a solid state.
Method and device (10) to manage a coiler apparatus (11) associated with a distributor (15), in which there is at least an exit of the feeder (21) of hot or cold semi-worked metal products, and with a reel (16), both being respectively moved with suitable controlled movement and rotation means, able to manage the coiling obtaining coils with desired characteristics. The management device comprises a video recording system (12) configured to acquire images of said semi-worked metal product, a processing and calculating unit (13) configured to process said images and calculate continuously the equivalent diameter of said semi-worked metal product and the angle of inclination defined between the axis of said exit of the feeder (21) and the instantaneous coiling point of said semi-worked metal product on said reel (16); and a control and command unit (14) configured to control said operating parameters obtained with reference operating parameters previously supplied, and to command in a coordinated manner said movement and rotation means of said distributor (15) and said reel (16).
B65H 54/12 - Winding and traversing material on to reels, bobbins, tubes, or like package cores or formers for making packages of specified shapes or on specified types of bobbins, tubes, cores, or formers on flanged bobbins or spools
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Regulating apparatus, namely, mill calibration device; measuring devices, namely, dimensional electronic control devices, namely, profile gauge, section gauge, flatness gauge, width gauge, thickness gauge, electronic surface quality control devices, process electronic control devices, namely, hot metal detectors, steel level measuring devices, slag level measuring devices, loop detectors, namely, optical sensors designed to detect the position of infrared emitting bodies, speed meters, namely, contactless speed measurement instruments; data processing apparatus Business management and organization consultancy; business management assistance; business management consultancy; commercial or industrial management assistance; computerized file management; professional business consultancy; updating and maintenance of data in computer databases; consultancy relating to business efficiency; business process management and consulting Cloud computing computer programming; computer security consultancy, computer software consultancy; computer software design; computer system analysis; computer system design; computer technology consultancy; technical consultancy in the field of energy-saving electronic data storage; engineering information technology IT consultancy: installation of computer software; maintenance of computer software; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; off site data backup; quality control for others; rental of computer software; research and development of new products for others; software as a service SaaS featuring software for business analytics and predictive analytics solutions, manufacturing execution systems, maintenance management systems, warehouse management systems, process control systems, equipment control systems, energy management systems, condition monitoring systems, software dedicated to the coordination and optimization of supply-chain, technological and maintenance processes in the metals industry; computer technological consultancy, updating of computer software; engineering services relating to robotics; design and development of computer software for process control; research relating to the computerized automation of industrial processes
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92.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE HOT MEASURING, DURING ROLLING, OF A SIZE OF METAL PROFILES
Device and method for the hot measuring, during rolling, of a transverse size of a metal profile. The device (12) comprises a transmission element (14) with at least two sections (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) distinct and spatially separated from each other and disposed along a nominal axis of feed (Z) of the metal profile (12), configured to generate an electromagnetic field with a desired profile of force lines, and a reception element (18) disposed along the nominal axis (Z) in a position comprised in the overall longitudinal bulk of the transmission element (14) and configured to detect a signal (22) relating to the variations of the electromagnetic field due to the passage of the metal profile (12).
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE HOT MEASURING, DURING ROLLING, OF A SIZE OF METAL PROFILES
Method and device for the hot measuring, during rolling, of a transverse size of a metal profile (12) such as a tube or a solid bar, to obtain at least the measurement of a diameter (D) and/or an mean thickness (SI) of said metal profile (12). The method provides to power with a sinusoidal current (20) having at least two frequencies (F1, F2), a transmission element (14) having at least two sections (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) distinct and spatially separated from each other and disposed along a nominal axis of feed (Z) of the metal profile (12), generating with said transmission element (14) an electromagnetic field with a desired profile of the force lines, and detecting a signal (22) relating to the variations of said electromagnetic field due to the passage of said metal profile (12) through said sections (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) of said transmission element (14) by means of a reception element (18) having one or more sections (18a, 18b) distinct and spatially separated from each other and disposed along said nominal axis (Z) in a position comprised in the overall longitudinal bulk of said transmission element (14).
B21B 38/04 - Methods or devices for measuring specially adapted for metal-rolling mills, e.g. position detection, inspection of the product for measuring thickness, width, diameter or other transverse dimensions of the product
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 7/12 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring diameters
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Apparatus and method to electrically power an electric arc furnace
An electric power apparatus for an electric arc furnace comprises at least one electrode and is connectable to a power network to supply to the electrode the electric energy to generate an electric arc to melt a metal mass. The apparatus comprises an electric regulation unit interposed and connected to the power network and to the electrode and configured to regulate at least one electric quantity for powering the electrode. The apparatus comprises at least one detection device to detect the electric quantity, interposed between the electrode and the electric regulation unit, a positioning device to move the at least one electrode nearer to/away from the metal mass to be melted and a control and command unit.
H05B 7/152 - Automatic control of power by electromechanical means for positioning of electrodes
H05B 7/20 - Direct heating by arc discharge, i.e. where at least one end of the arc directly acts on the material to be heated, including additional resistance heating by arc current flowing through the material to be heated
F27B 3/08 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces heated electrically, e.g. electric arc furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
F27B 3/28 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
F27D 11/08 - Heating by electric discharge, e.g. arc discharge
H05B 7/144 - Power supplies specially adapted for heating by electric dischargeAutomatic control of power, e.g. by positioning of electrodes
F27D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
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Apparatus to detect the deformity in thickness of tubular elements and corresponding method
Apparatus to detect a deformity in thickness of a tubular element. The apparatus comprises a plurality of sensors and is installed in at least a rolling stand, having at least three rolling rings, of a rolling train able to obtain said tubular element.
B21B 38/04 - Methods or devices for measuring specially adapted for metal-rolling mills, e.g. position detection, inspection of the product for measuring thickness, width, diameter or other transverse dimensions of the product
B21B 17/14 - Tube-rolling by rollers of which the axes are arranged essentially perpendicular to the axis of the work, e.g. "axial" tube-rolling without mandrel
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
Apparatus to heat and transfer mainly metal materials to a melting furnace (12), the apparatus comprising a transporter device (13) configured to move the materials continuously to the melting furnace (12), and at least an induction heating unit (28) associated with the transporter device (13) and configured to heat by electromagnetic induction the materials moved in the transporter device (13), keeping them in a solid state.
Security system for users (40 - 49) and equipment (27 - 29), applicable to a circumscribed space (18) and reachable in every part by electromagnetic signals comprises at least a mobile device (11), associable with a user (40 - 49) or a piece of equipment (27 - 29), configured at least to detect the position and/or status of the user (40 - 49) and/or piece of equipment (27 - 29) and to communicate by means of electromagnetic signals with a receiver unit (16). The security system also comprises a central station (12) configured to receive communications from at least one of the mobile devices (11), and with processing means (14), configured at least to evaluate the type and entity of dangers correlated to the communications, and to at least send danger signals to the users (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49) and/or entities for external intervention.
G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
G01S 5/00 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations
G01S 19/48 - Determining position by combining or switching between position solutions derived from the satellite radio beacon positioning system and position solutions derived from a further system
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APPARATUS TO DETECT THE DEFORMITY IN THICKNESS OF TUBULAR ELEMENTS AND CORRESPONDING METHOD
Apparatus to detect a deformity in thickness of a tubular element (40). The apparatus comprises a plurality of sensors (16) and is installed in at least a rolling stand (11), having at least three rolling rings (12), of a rolling train (50) able to obtain said tubular element (40).
B21B 37/16 - Control of thickness, width, diameter or other transverse dimensions
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
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PLANT TO CONTROL THE SECTION AREA OF A ROLLED PRODUCT AND CORRESPONDING METHOD
A plant to control the section of a rolled product (12) passing through a rolling train (30) comprises at least two rolling stands (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d), a section area measurer (10) disposed immediately at exit from at least one (lid) of the even stands (second, fourth, sixth, etc.) located downstream of the first stand (11a) and configured to measure the section area of a round profile;- a control unit (20) comprising a database (21), in which at least the parameters relating to the expected value of the section of the rolled product (12) at exit from each stand are memorized, and comprising means to compare the values detected by the section area measurer (10) with the values memorized in said database (21); wherein, in the event of dissimilarity between the said values, said control unit (20) comprises means to act on at least the motors (14) associated with said rolling rolls (18) in order to vary the rotation speed of said rolling rolls (18) so as to modify, either to increase or decrease, the drawing action or thrust between at least two of said stands (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d) so as to return the value of the section of the rolled product (12) to the expected value.
Method for managing the metal charge (1 1) in a melting furnace (14) comprising at least a step of depositing metal materials to be melted in a storage zone (13), a step of picking up and loading the metal materials from the storage zone (13) onto feed means (12) by means of loading means (19-22), and a feed step in which the feed means (12) feed the materials toward the melting furnace (14). The deposit step provides to divide the storage zone (13) into a plurality of specialized areas (33-40) in each of which a differentiated type of the metal materials (23-30) is deposited, and during the pick-up and loading step, a processing device (50) controls and commands the actuation of the loading means (19-22) which pick up the types of materials (23-30) from the specialized areas (33-40) and load them onto the feed means (12) according to a desired modality and quantity.
