Low-pressure casting apparatus
US4061182A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1976 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D18/04
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Low-pressure casting apparatus is disclosed and includes a holding furnace having a cover, an ingot mold positioned on top of the furnace cover, a riser pipe connecting the holding furnace with the interior of the mold, upright tension rods to vertically move the cover plate of the mold, two opposite, upright flat members attached to rear portions of the sidewalls of the holding furnace, a horizontal bridge structure mounted between the flat upright members and having a U-shaped slot in which is horizontally slidably mounted a tension element, and means to horizontally move the tension element. The apparatus is improved by brackets vertically adjustably mounted on the upright flat members with the bridge structure being pivotably mounted between the brackets.
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