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EP0208066A1
EP0208066A1 EP86104874A EP86104874A EP0208066A1 EP 0208066 A1 EP0208066 A1 EP 0208066A1 EP 86104874 A EP86104874 A EP 86104874A EP 86104874 A EP86104874 A EP 86104874A EP 0208066 A1 EP0208066 A1 EP 0208066A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F27—FURNACES; KILNS; OVENS; RETORTS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F27—FURNACES; KILNS; OVENS; RETORTS
    • F27B—FURNACES, KILNS, OVENS OR RETORTS IN GENERAL; OPEN SINTERING OR LIKE APPARATUS
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    • F27B14/08—Details specially adapted for crucible or pot furnaces
    • F27B14/10—Crucibles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F27—FURNACES; KILNS; OVENS; RETORTS
    • F27B—FURNACES, KILNS, OVENS OR RETORTS IN GENERAL; OPEN SINTERING OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • F27B14/00—Crucible or pot furnaces
    • F27B14/06—Crucible or pot furnaces heated electrically, e.g. induction crucible furnaces with or without any other source of heat
    • F27B14/061—Induction furnaces
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F27—FURNACES; KILNS; OVENS; RETORTS
    • F27B—FURNACES, KILNS, OVENS OR RETORTS IN GENERAL; OPEN SINTERING OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • F27B14/00—Crucible or pot furnaces
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  • the invention relates to a vacuum induction furnace for the heating and treatment of metallic melts, consisting of a stationary part which, in addition to the supporting furnace frame, comprises the cooled induction coil arranged thereon and the magnetic yokes surrounding it, as well as a replaceable bearing in the furnace frame transportable, dimensionally stable melting pot with lid made of refractory material and with a lid intended for the vacuum-tight closure of the vessel mouth, including the lid Cross-spaced hood, which is tightly supported on a ring equipped with sealing blades and encompassing the melting material vessel.
  • a vacuum induction furnace of this type, from which the invention is based, is known from DE-AS 22 43 769.
  • the melting vessel formed as a pan or crucible is covered with a gas-tight plastic jacket and inserted into the induction coil with a relatively large amount of play. Furthermore, the collar supporting the hood is attached in a gas-tight manner at the upper end of the melting material vessel.
  • a cooling pipe system which can be acted upon with gaseous coolant, in particular air, is embedded in the jacket of the melted material container, which consists of a plurality of cooling pipes which run along the melt material and are distributed over the circumference and connected to one another exists and which is primarily intended to protect the gas-tight plastic jacket and the induction coil from overheating.
  • the object of the invention is to improve a vacuum induction furnace of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1 with simple means and measures such that a simpler and cheaper production can be achieved, which also results in an improvement in the efficiency of the vacuum induction furnace and its functional reliability.
  • the solution to this problem is characterized in that an outer vessel made of fireproof, non-magnetizable, heat-insulating material is arranged which is fixed to the frame and is only open at the top and comprises the melting vessel with virtually no play.
  • the outer vessel is surrounded by the cooled induction coil without play, the rim is placed tightly on the outside of the mouth edge part of the outer vessel with an axial distance from the induction coil, and that the outer vessel has a gas-tight envelope.
  • the outer vessel which is fixed to the frame, achieves such thermal insulation that the cooling tube system to be embedded in the jacket of the melting material vessel is no longer necessary, which results in a considerable reduction in production costs and also in operating costs.
  • the gas-tight envelope of the outer vessel is arranged in such a way that there is no risk of damage to the gas-tight envelope when inserting or removing the melting material vessel.
  • the gas tightness of the outer vessel can be achieved by a glaze added on the outside and possibly also on the inside.
  • the outer vessel has a gas-tight envelope made of plastic.
  • the outer vessel is lined with a heat-resistant layer of mineral fibers, in particular of micanite. In addition, this at least makes it impossible to adhere permanently to the melt feed vessel in the outer vessel.
  • the drawing shows a vacuum induction furnace in longitudinal section.
  • This vacuum induction furnace comprises a stationary part 1 and a transportable part 2.
  • the latter consists of a melting material vessel 3 having annular cross-sections with a snout 4 and a lid 5 closing its mouth.
  • the melting material vessel 3 including snout 4 and lid 5 are made of ceramic ramming mass.
  • the melting material vessel 3 is tapered in its lower region towards its base 6.
  • a inspection hole 8 is arranged in the cover 5.
  • the melting material vessel 3 is stamped into an outer vessel 10, which is held on the furnace frame 9, virtually without play and detachably, and which extends upwards to below the snout 4 of the outer vessel 10.
  • the pot-shaped outer vessel 10 also has circular cross sections, is also made from ceramic ramming paste and is supported with its base 11 on a frame plate 12.
  • the bottoms 6 and 11 are each thicker than the side walls of the melting material vessel 3 and the outer vessel 10.
  • the outer vessel 10 together with the bottom 11 has an indissolubly attached, gas-tight envelope 13 made of plastic and extending over its entire outside and optionally inside and is surrounded by an induction coil 14 with magnetic yokes 15, for example water-coolable, held on the frame, the induction coil 14 bears directly and without play on the outer vessel envelope 13.
  • a collar 16 encompassing the vascular orifices 16 is tightly closed on the outer vessel 10 above the induction coil 14 and at an axial distance from the latter.
  • the latter has a circumferential sealing cutting edge 17, on which a gas-tight hood 19 equipped with an annular seal 18 is supported.
  • a circumferential stuffing box seal 20 of a known type is held thereon, the sealing means of which are applied in a sealing manner to the casing 13 of the outer vessel 10.
  • the stuffing box seal 20 is arranged below the outer vessel mouth and at an axial distance therefrom.
  • annular cooling device 21 which bears against the inside of the ring 16 is arranged within the ring 16 at a radial distance from the outer vessel 10.
  • the annular space located above the gland seal 20 between the outer vessel and the cooling device 21 is filled with silicone potting compound 22.
  • annular cooling device 23 made of austenitic steel, which is arranged at an axial distance from the ring 16 and comprises the outer vessel 10, is then arranged on the latter.
  • a cooling device 24 of the same type comprises the area of the outer vessel 10 located below the induction coil.
  • a cooling device 25 which is effective on the bottom 11 of the outer vessel 10 is arranged below the frame plate 12.
  • gaseous coolant is supplied to the cooling devices.
  • the outer vessel 10 has a lining 26 made of micanite.

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1. A vacuum induction oven for the heating and treatment of molten metallic masses, consisting of a stationary part which, besides the oven support, includes the cooled induction coil and the surrounding external magnet yokes arranged in it, as well as, interchangeably housed in the oven support and capable of being transported to this, a shape-retaining melt vessel with a lid, made of fireproof material, and a hood specifically made for the vacuum-tight closing of the vessel mouth, overlapping, with a gap, the latter together with the lid, which hood is supported to form a tight closure on a rim, provided with a sealing edge, surrounding the melt vessel, characterized in that a rigidly held outer vessel (10) made of fireproof, non-magnetizable, heat insulating material, which is open only at the top, is arranged surrounding the melt vessel (3) almost without play, the outer vessel (10) is surrounded without play by the cooled induction coil (14), the rim (16) is attached, with an axial separation from the induction coil (14), outside on the opening rim part of the outer vessel (10) to form a seal, and the outer vessel (10) has a gastight coating (13).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Vakuuminduktions­ofen für die Beheizung und Behandlung metallischer Schmelzen, bestehend aus einem stationären Teil, der außer dem tragenden Ofengestell, die an diesem angeordnete, gekühlte Induktionsspule und die diese außen umschließenden Magnetjoche umfaßt, sowie aus einem im Ofengestell auswechselbar ge­lagerten, für sich transportfähigen, formstabilen Schmelzgutgefäß mit Deckel aus feuerfestem Material und aus einer für den vakuumdichten Abschluß der Gefäßmündung bestimmten, letztere samt Deckel mit Abstand übergreifenden Haube, die sich an einem mit Dichtschneiden bestückten, das Schmelzgut­gefäß umfassenden Kranz dichtschließend abstützt.The invention relates to a vacuum induction furnace for the heating and treatment of metallic melts, consisting of a stationary part which, in addition to the supporting furnace frame, comprises the cooled induction coil arranged thereon and the magnetic yokes surrounding it, as well as a replaceable bearing in the furnace frame transportable, dimensionally stable melting pot with lid made of refractory material and with a lid intended for the vacuum-tight closure of the vessel mouth, including the lid Cross-spaced hood, which is tightly supported on a ring equipped with sealing blades and encompassing the melting material vessel.

Ein Vakuuminduktionsofen dieser Art, von dem die Erfindung ausgeht, ist aus der DE-AS 22 43 769 bekannt.A vacuum induction furnace of this type, from which the invention is based, is known from DE-AS 22 43 769.

Bei diesem bekannten Vakuuminduktionsofen ist das als Pfanne oder Tiegel ausgebildete Schmelzgut­gefäß mit einem gasdichten Kunststoffmantel umfaßt und mit relativ großem Spiel in die Induktions­spule eingesetzt.
Ferner ist der die Haube tragende Kragen am oberen Ende des Schmelzgutgefäßes gasdicht be­festigt.In this known vacuum induction furnace, the melting vessel formed as a pan or crucible is covered with a gas-tight plastic jacket and inserted into the induction coil with a relatively large amount of play.
Furthermore, the collar supporting the hood is attached in a gas-tight manner at the upper end of the melting material vessel.

Außerdem ist in den Mantel des aus Stampf­masse hergestellten Schmelzgutgefäßes ein mit gasförmigen Kühlmittel, insbesondere Luft, be­aufschlagbares Kühlrohrsystem eingebettet, welches aus einer Vielzahl längs des Schmelzgutgefäßes verlaufender und auf den Umfang verteilt angeord­neter sowie miteinander verbundener Külhrohre besteht und welches vorallem dazu bestimmt ist, den gasdichten Kunststoffmantel und die Induk­tionsspule vor Überhitzung zu schützen.In addition, a cooling pipe system which can be acted upon with gaseous coolant, in particular air, is embedded in the jacket of the melted material container, which consists of a plurality of cooling pipes which run along the melt material and are distributed over the circumference and connected to one another exists and which is primarily intended to protect the gas-tight plastic jacket and the induction coil from overheating.

Die Herstellung eines derartigen Schmelzgutgefäßes ist aber relativ kompliziert und aufwendig. Zudem sind die Betriebskosten zur Kühlung des Schmelzgutgefäßes beträchtlich.However, the production of such a melting material vessel is relatively complicated and complex. In addition, the operating costs for cooling the melting vessel are considerable.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es nun, einen Vakuum­induktionsofen der im Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 angegebenen Art mit einfachen Mitteln und Maß­nahmen derart zu verbessern, daß eine einfachere und billigere Herstellung erreichbar ist, die auch eine Verbesserung des Wirkungsgrades des Vakuum­induktionsofens und seiner Funktionssicherheit er­gibt.
Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein gestellfest gehaltertes, lediglich oben offenes, das Schmelzgutgefäß quasi spiellos um­fassendes Außengefäß aus feuerfestem, unmagnetisier­barem, wärmeisolierendem Material angeordnet ist, das Außengefäß von der gekühlten Induktions­spule spiellos umfaßt ist, der Kranz mit axialem Abstand von der Induktionsspule außen an den Mündungsrandteil des Außengefäßes dichtschließend angelegt ist, und daß das Außengefäß eine gas­dichte Umhüllung aufweist.The object of the invention is to improve a vacuum induction furnace of the type specified in the preamble of claim 1 with simple means and measures such that a simpler and cheaper production can be achieved, which also results in an improvement in the efficiency of the vacuum induction furnace and its functional reliability.
The solution to this problem is characterized in that an outer vessel made of fireproof, non-magnetizable, heat-insulating material is arranged which is fixed to the frame and is only open at the top and comprises the melting vessel with virtually no play. the outer vessel is surrounded by the cooled induction coil without play, the rim is placed tightly on the outside of the mouth edge part of the outer vessel with an axial distance from the induction coil, and that the outer vessel has a gas-tight envelope.

Durch das gestellfeste Außengefäß wird eine solche Wärmeisolierung erzielt, daß sich das bislang in den Mantel des Schmelzgutgefäßes einzubettende Kühlrohrsystem erübrigt, woraus eine erhebliche Minderung der Herstellungskosten und auch der Betriebskosten resultiert.The outer vessel, which is fixed to the frame, achieves such thermal insulation that the cooling tube system to be embedded in the jacket of the melting material vessel is no longer necessary, which results in a considerable reduction in production costs and also in operating costs.

Zudem ist es nunmehr möglich, die Induktionsspule unmittelbar an die gasdichte Umhüllung des Außen­gefäßes anzufügen, woraus sich eine Erhöhung des Wirkungsgrades der Induktionsspule ergibt. Dabei ist aber auch sichergestellt, daß das Schmelzgut­gefäß aus dem Ofen herausgehoben und gegebenen­falls auch durch ein anderes Schmelzgutgefäß aus­getauscht werden kann, ohne daß dazu zuvor irgend­welche Demontagen des Ofens erforderlich sind.In addition, it is now possible to add the induction coil directly to the gas-tight envelope of the outer vessel, which results in an increase in the efficiency of the induction coil. However, this also ensures that the melting material vessel can be lifted out of the furnace and, if necessary, also replaced by another melting material vessel, without the furnace having to be dismantled beforehand.

Bei alledem ist auch eine zusätzliche Kühlung der gasdichten Umhüllung des Außengefäßes, und zwar durch die ohnehin gekühlte Induktionsspule gegeben.In all of this, there is also additional cooling of the gas-tight envelope of the outer vessel, namely through the already cooled induction coil.

Weiterhin ist die gasdichte Umhüllung des Außen­gefäßes so angeordnet, daß beim Einsetzen bzw. beim Herausheben des Schmelzgutgefäßes die Gefahr einer Beschädigung der gasdichten Umhüllung nicht gegeben ist.
Die Gasdichtheit des Außengefäßes kann durch eine außen und gegebenenfalls auch innen angefügte Glasur erzielt werden.Furthermore, the gas-tight envelope of the outer vessel is arranged in such a way that there is no risk of damage to the gas-tight envelope when inserting or removing the melting material vessel.
The gas tightness of the outer vessel can be achieved by a glaze added on the outside and possibly also on the inside.

Eine wesentlich robustere und relativ einfach reparierbare Gestaltung des vorbeschriebenen Vakuuminduktionsofens besteht darin, daß das Außengefäß eine gasdichte Umhüllung aus Kunst­stoff aufweist.A much more robust and relatively easy to repair design of the vacuum induction furnace described above is that the outer vessel has a gas-tight envelope made of plastic.

Zur weiteren Verbesserung des Wärmegefälles von innen nach außen ist es vorteilhaft, wenn das Außen­gefäß mit einer hochwarmfesten Schicht aus Mineral­fasern, insbesondere aus Mikanit ausgekleidet ist. Zudem wird dadurch eine unlösbare Haftung des Schmelzugutgefäßes im Außengefäß zumindest er­schwert.To further improve the heat gradient from the inside out, it is advantageous if the outer vessel is lined with a heat-resistant layer of mineral fibers, in particular of micanite. In addition, this at least makes it impossible to adhere permanently to the melt feed vessel in the outer vessel.

Weitere, die Funktionssicherheit und Lebensdauer des vorbeschriebenen Vakuuminduktionsofens ver­bessernde Merkmale sind in den Ansprüchen 6 bis 8 offenbart.Further features that improve the functional reliability and service life of the vacuum induction furnace described above are disclosed in claims 6 to 8.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird im folgenden näher beschrieben.An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and will be described in more detail below.

Die Zeichnung zeigt einen Vakuuminduktionsofen im Längsschnitt.The drawing shows a vacuum induction furnace in longitudinal section.

Dieser Vakuuminduktionsofen umfaßt einen stationären Teil 1 und einen transportfähigen Teil 2. Letzterer besteht aus einem kreis­ringförmige Querschnitte aufweisenden Schmelzgut­gefäß 3 mit einer Schnauze 4 und einem dessen Mündung verschließenden Deckel 5. Das Schmelzgut­gefäß 3 samt Schnauze 4 und Deckel 5 sind aus keramischer Stampfmasse hergestellt.This vacuum induction furnace comprises a stationary part 1 and a transportable part 2. The latter consists of a melting material vessel 3 having annular cross-sections with a snout 4 and a lid 5 closing its mouth. The melting material vessel 3 including snout 4 and lid 5 are made of ceramic ramming mass.

Das Schmelzgutgefäß 3 ist in seinem unteren Be­reich zu seinem Boden 6 hin konisch verjüngt ausgebildet.The melting material vessel 3 is tapered in its lower region towards its base 6.

Im Deckel 5 ist ein Schauloch 8 angeordnet.A inspection hole 8 is arranged in the cover 5.

Das Schmelzgutgefäß 3 ist in ein am Ofengestell 9 gehaltertes Außengefäß 10 quasi spiellos und lös­bar eingestampft, welches nach oben sich bis unter die Schnauze 4 des Außengefäßes 10 erstreckt. Das topfförmige Außengefäß 10 hat ebenfalls kreisring­förmige Querschnitte, ist ebenfalls aus keramischer Stampfmasse hergestellt und stützt sich mit seinem Boden 11 auf einer Gestellplatte 12 ab.The melting material vessel 3 is stamped into an outer vessel 10, which is held on the furnace frame 9, virtually without play and detachably, and which extends upwards to below the snout 4 of the outer vessel 10. The pot-shaped outer vessel 10 also has circular cross sections, is also made from ceramic ramming paste and is supported with its base 11 on a frame plate 12.

Die Böden 6 und 11 sind jeweils dicker als die Seitenwandungen des Schmelzgutgefäßes 3 bzw. des Außengefäßes 10 ausgebildet.The bottoms 6 and 11 are each thicker than the side walls of the melting material vessel 3 and the outer vessel 10.

Das Außengefäß 10 samt Boden 11 hat einer unlösbar angefügte und über dessen gesamte Außenseite und gegebenenfalls Innenseite sich erstreckende, gas­dichte Umhüllung 13 aus Kunststoff und ist von einer am Gestell gehalterten, zum Beispiel mit Wasser kühlbaren Induktionsspule 14 mit Magnet­jochen 15 umfaßt, wobei die Induktionsspule 14 an der Außengefäßumhüllung 13 unmittelbar und spiellos anliegt.The outer vessel 10 together with the bottom 11 has an indissolubly attached, gas-tight envelope 13 made of plastic and extending over its entire outside and optionally inside and is surrounded by an induction coil 14 with magnetic yokes 15, for example water-coolable, held on the frame, the induction coil 14 bears directly and without play on the outer vessel envelope 13.

Zum vakuumdichten Abschluß der Gefäßmündungen ist am Außengefäß 10 oberhalb der Induktionsspule 14 und mit axialem Abstand von letzterer ein die Gefäßmündungen umfassender Kranz 16 dichtschließend befestigt.For the vacuum-tight closure of the vascular orifices, a collar 16 encompassing the vascular orifices 16 is tightly closed on the outer vessel 10 above the induction coil 14 and at an axial distance from the latter.

Letzterer hat eine umlaufende Dichtschneide 17, auf der sich eine gasdichte und mit einer Ring­dichtung 18 bestückte Haube 19 abstützt.The latter has a circumferential sealing cutting edge 17, on which a gas-tight hood 19 equipped with an annular seal 18 is supported.

Zur Abdichtung des Kranzes 16 ist an diesem eine umlaufende Stopfbuchsendichtung 20 ansich be­kannter Art gehaltert, deren Dichtmittel an die Umhüllung 13 des Außengefäßes 10 dichtschließend angelegt sind.
Die Stopfbuchsendichtung 20 ist unterhalb der Außengefäßmündung und mit axialem Abstand von dieser angeordnet.To seal the ring 16, a circumferential stuffing box seal 20 of a known type is held thereon, the sealing means of which are applied in a sealing manner to the casing 13 of the outer vessel 10.
The stuffing box seal 20 is arranged below the outer vessel mouth and at an axial distance therefrom.

Oberhalb der Stopfbuchsendichtung 20 ist inner­halb des Kranzes 16 eine ringförmige und an dessen Innenseite anliegende Kühleinrichtung 21 mit radialem Abstand vom Außengefäß 10 angeordnet. Der oberhalb der Stopfbuchsendichtung 20 be­findliche Ringraum zwischen dem Außengefäß und der Kühleinrichtung 21 ist mit Silikonver­gußmasse 22 gefüllt.Above the stuffing box seal 20, an annular cooling device 21 which bears against the inside of the ring 16 is arranged within the ring 16 at a radial distance from the outer vessel 10. The annular space located above the gland seal 20 between the outer vessel and the cooling device 21 is filled with silicone potting compound 22.

Zwischen dem Kranz 16 und der Induktionsspule 14 ist anschließend an letztere eine mit axialem Abstand vom Kranz 16 angeordnete, ringförmige, das Außengefäß 10 umfassende Kühleinrichtung 23 aus austenitischem Stahl angeordnet. Eine zu letzterer gleichartige Kühleinrichtung 24 umfaßt den unterhalb der Induktionsspule befindlichen Bereich des Außengefäßes 10.Between the ring 16 and the induction coil 14, an annular cooling device 23 made of austenitic steel, which is arranged at an axial distance from the ring 16 and comprises the outer vessel 10, is then arranged on the latter. A cooling device 24 of the same type comprises the area of the outer vessel 10 located below the induction coil.

Zudem ist unterhalb der Gestellplatte 12 eine auf den Boden 11 des Außengefäßes 10 wirksame Kühl­einrichtung 25 angeordnet. Den Kühleinrichtungen wird insbesondere gasförmiges Kühlmittel zuge­führt.
Zur weiteren Erhöhung des Wärmegefälles von innen nach außen hat das Außengefäß 10 eine Auskleidung 26 aus Mikanit.In addition, a cooling device 25 which is effective on the bottom 11 of the outer vessel 10 is arranged below the frame plate 12. In particular, gaseous coolant is supplied to the cooling devices.
To further increase the heat gradient from the inside to the outside, the outer vessel 10 has a lining 26 made of micanite.

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Vakuuminduktionsofen für die Beheizung und Behandlung metallischer Schmelzen, bestehend aus einem stationären Teil, der außer dem tragenden Ofengestell, die an diesem angeordnete, gekühlte Induktionsspule und die diese außen umschließenden Magnetjoche umfaßt, sowie aus einem im Ofengestell auswechselbar gelagerten, für sich transportfähigen, formstabilen Schmelz­gutgefäß mit Deckel aus feuerfestem Material und aus einer für den vakuumdichten Abschluß der Gefäßmündung bestimmten, letztere samt Deckel mit Abstand übergreifenden Haube, die sich an einem mit Dichtschneiden bestückten, das Schmelzgutgefäß umfassenden Kranz dicht­schließend abstützt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein gestellfest gehaltertes, lediglich oben offenes, das Schmelzgutgefäß (3) quasi spiel­los umfassendes Außengefäß (10) aus feuerfestem, unmagnetisierbarem, wärmeisolierendem Material angeordnet ist, das Außengefäß (10) von der gekühlten Induktionsspule (14) spiellos umfaßt ist, der Kranz (16) mit axialem Ab­stand von der Induktionsspule (14) außen an den Mündungsrandteil des Außengefäßes (10) dichtschließend angelegt ist, und daß das Außengefäß (10) eine gasdichte Umhüllung (13) aufweist.1.Vacuum induction furnace for the heating and treatment of metallic melts, consisting of a stationary part which, in addition to the supporting furnace frame, includes the cooled induction coil arranged on it and the magnetic yokes enclosing it on the outside, as well as an interchangeably mounted, transportable component in the furnace frame. Dimensionally stable melting material container with a lid made of refractory material and a hood intended for the vacuum-tight closure of the vessel mouth, the latter including the lid with a spacing overlapping hood, which is tightly supported on a wreath equipped with sealing blades and encompassing the melting material vessel, characterized in that a frame-fixed, merely The outer vessel (10), which is open at the top and comprises the melting vessel (3), almost without play, comprising fireproof, non-magnetizable, heat-insulating material the cooled induction coil (14) is encompassed without play, the collar (16) with an axial distance from the induction coil (14) is placed tightly on the outside of the mouth edge part of the outer vessel (10), and that the outer vessel (10) has a gas-tight envelope (13) having. 2. Vakuuminduktionsofen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Außengefäß (10) außen und gegebenenfalls auch innen glasiert ist.2. Vacuum induction furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer vessel (10) is glazed outside and optionally also inside. 3. Vakuuminduktionsofen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Außengefäß (10) eine gasdichte Umhüllung (13) aus Kunststoff auf­weist.3. Vacuum induction furnace according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer vessel (10) has a gas-tight envelope (13) made of plastic. 4. Vakuuminduktionsofen nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Außengefäß (10) mit einer hochwarmfesten Schicht (26) aus Mineralfasern, insbesondere aus Mikanit ausgekleidet ist.4. Vacuum induction furnace according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer vessel (10) is lined with a heat-resistant layer (26) made of mineral fibers, in particular of micanite. 5. Vakuuminduktionsofen nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Außengefäß (10) innenseitig glasiert ist.5. Vacuum induction furnace according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer vessel (10) is glazed on the inside. 6. Vakuuminduktionsofen nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, wobei der Kranz mittels einer Stopf­buchsendichtung abgedichtet ist, dadurch gekenn­zeichnet, daß die am Kranz (16) gehalterte Stopf­buchsendichtung (20) mit axialem Abstand von der Mündung des Außengefäßes (10) angeordnet ist, ferner im Kranz (16) oberhalb der Stopfbuchsen­dichtung (20) eine ringförmige, den Mündungs­randteil des Außengefäßes (10) umfassende Kühl­einrichtung (21) angeordnet ist, und daß ins­besondere ferner der oberhalb der Stopfbuchsen­dichtung (20) sowie zwischen der Kühleinrichtung (21) und dem Mündungsrandteil des Außengefäßes (10) befindliche Ringraum mit einer Dichtmasse, insbesondere mit Silikonvergußmasse (22) gefüllt ist.6. Vacuum induction furnace according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the ring is sealed by means of a stuffing box seal, characterized in that the stuffing box seal (20) held on the ring (16) is arranged at an axial distance from the mouth of the outer vessel (10), further in the ring (16) above the stuffing box seal (20) there is an annular cooling device (21) comprising the mouth edge part of the outer vessel (10), and in particular that above the stuffing box seal (20) and between the cooling device (21) and the mouth edge part of the outer vessel (10) located annular space is filled with a sealing compound, in particular with silicone sealing compound (22). 7. Vakuuminduktionsofen nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwischen der Induktionsspule (14) und dem Kranz (16) mit axialem Abstand vom Kranz (16) und anschließend an die Induktionsspule (14) eine an das Außen­gefäß (10) angelegte und dieses umfassende Kühleinrichtung (23) aus unmagnetisierbarem Werkstoff, insbesondere aus austenitischem Stahl angeordnet ist und daß eine solche Kühlein­richtung (24) auch an den unteren Endteil der Induktionsspule (14) anschließend vorge­sehen ist.7. Vacuum induction furnace according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between the induction coil (14) and the ring (16) at an axial distance from the ring (16) and then to the induction coil (14) a cooling device (23) which is placed on the outer vessel (10) and comprises this, made of non-magnetizable material, in particular of austenitic steel is arranged and that such a cooling device (24) is also provided on the lower end part of the induction coil (14). 8. Vakuuminduktionsofen nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß unter dem Bodem (11) des Außengefäßes (10) eine auf letzteren wirksame Kühleinrichtung (25) ange­ordnet ist.8. Vacuum induction furnace according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that under the bottom (11) of the outer vessel (10) an effective cooling device (25) is arranged on the latter.
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