Methods and apparatus for constructing glass furnace refractory structures
US12122646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B1/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for constructing or reconstructing refractory structures, e.g., glass furnace regenerator structures and/or glass furnace structures having walls formed of refractory block and buck stays externally supporting the walls are provided. A header support beam assembly is provided so as to extend at an angle between respective pairs of side wall buckstays. A moveable hoist moveable hoist supporting assembly supported by the header support beam assembly and moveable between the opposed pairs of side and end walls. In such a manner, refractory components, e.g., refractory wall blocks and/or checker bricks, may be hoisted into position when constructing or reconstructing the refractory structure.
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