Patent ID: 7565734

Claim:
An induction forging coil apparatus which makes induction forge coils easier and faster to change on a forge-line, comprising: two independent units comprising a first unit and a second unit; said first unit comprising a frame assembly; said second unit comprising a coil insert assembly; said frame assembly being constructed to supply electricity and water to said coil insert assembly when hooked up to said forge-line; said frame assembly being constructed and dimensioned to accommodate various sizes and/or shapes of said coil insert assembly; said frame assembly and said coil insert assembly being constructed such that when said coil insert assembly fails to operate properly, said frame assembly can be left on-line and said failed coil insert assembly can be removed and replaced with a new or rebuilt coil insert assembly, or said frame assembly can be briefly pulled off-line to accomplish replacement of said coil insert assembly if there is insufficient space to accomplish replacement of said coil insert assembly while on-line due to the forge line setup; and said first unit comprises said frame assembly which includes two refractory end boards, a manifold with quick-disconnect devices, two support boards, two locator pads, clip-angle support brackets, two lifting lugs, and copper bus assemblies.