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Apparatus for cleaning inner surfaces of molds

US4110863A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1977
Grant dateSep 5, 1978
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Expiry dateMay 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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