Apparatus for cleaning inner surfaces of molds
US4110863A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1977 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D7/066
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for cleaning inner surfaces of molds such as ingot molds, which comprises a swivel ring rotatably mounted on travelling means, means for swivelling said ring, guiding means mounted on said swivel ring, and a cleaner assembly elevatably supported in said guiding means. The cleaner assembly comprises a cleaner shaft having a plurality of cleaning members such as link chains, which is adapted to be rotated and oscillated during operation. The apparatus makes it possible to clean the inner surfaces of bottle-shaped molds with high efficiency, as well as those of normal molds. The apparatus can be controlled remotely through television.
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