Melting furnace electrode push assembly with torque limiter
US12252433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B3/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for pushing an electrode into a glass melting vessel can include a frame, a shaft, a pusher actuator, a contact mechanism, a master actuator, and a torque limiter. The contact mechanism can be attached to the shaft. The pusher actuator can be mounted to the frame and configured to cause translation of the shaft and the contact mechanism relative to the frame. The master actuator can be operatively connected to the pusher actuator such that operation of the master actuator causes operation of the pusher actuator. The torque limiter can be operatively connected between the master actuator and the pusher actuator, and can be configured to disengage when a rotational force on the master actuator exceeds a predetermined amount.
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