Shigenobu Suzuki

Title: Shigenobu Suzuki: Inventor in Rolling-Mill Technology

Introduction

Shigenobu Suzuki is an inventor associated with Niihama, Japan. His patent work addresses the support and positioning of work-roll chocks in rolling mills, with the aim of improving force measurement during rolling operations.

Latest Patents

The supplied information lists one patent for Suzuki: “Means for Supporting Roll Chocks in a Rolling Mill.” The invention describes an apparatus that transfers force between a roll chock and a rolling-force mechanism, such as a screw in a screw-down mechanism. Differently sized spherical surfaces on the thrust-transmitting head and screw create point contact and allow rolling movement as the roll chock rocks under forces generated during rolling. This movement is intended to support more accurate measurement of workpiece tension using force-sensing devices acting on the roll chocks. Inclined surfaces on the head register with matching surfaces on the roll chock to help center it within the roll-stand housing. Suzuki’s listed portfolio comprises 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Suzuki is associated with Sumitomo Metal Industries, Inc. and Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. The available information does not specify his roles or the dates of his work with these companies.

Collaborations

Motoo Asakawa is identified as Suzuki’s coworker. The supplied information does not describe their specific collaboration or contributions to the patent.

Conclusion

Shigenobu Suzuki’s documented invention focuses on a practical rolling-mill support mechanism designed to accommodate roll-chock movement, improve tension measurement, and help center the chock in its housing.