Device for replacing pouring pipes attached to metallurgical vessel spouts

US4079869A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Stopinc Aktiengesellschaft · CH

Inventors

• Ernst Meier · Munich, DE
• Hans-Jurgen Muller · Solms, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 14, 1976
• Grant date: Mar 21, 1978
• Expiry date: Dec 14, 1996

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B22D41/24
• WIPO field: Materials, metallurgy
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A pivot is mounted to extend parallel to a spout axis. A pair of arms are mounted at first ends thereof to swivel about the pivot and carry at second ends thereof holders which support pouring pipes. Each arm can be swiveled to a position beneath the spout and precisely centered with the spout by abutment devices. The holder and pouring pipe are then raised until the pouring pipe engages the spout.