Melting furnace electrode handling devices
US11523477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B7/101
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses for interfacing with an electrode provided with a melting furnace including a vessel and an electrode. In some embodiments, a support assembly (50) supports the electrode outside of the vessel, and includes a cart (102) or similar apparatus that permits or facilitates selective vertical movement of the electrode and selective transverse movement of the electrode. In some embodiments, a push assembly (52) interfaces with a rear face of the electrode outside of the vessel, and is operable to apply a pushing force onto the rear face. The push assembly can include one or more tracks (e.g., threaded screw) that supports a body between opposing arms of a fixed frame. The body can translate along the tracks to apply a pushing force onto the electrode.
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