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Discharging mechanism for molten metal and slag remaining in tundish for continuous casting machine

US4298147A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1979
Grant dateNov 3, 1981
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Expiry dateJul 26, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D41/14
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A discharging mechanism for molten metal and slag remaining in a tundish provided with at least one pouring nozzle for a continuous casting machine, which comprises: a discharging nozzle attached to the bottom wall of the tundish, the nozzle having a discharging bore flaring downwardly for discharging molten metal and slag remaining in the tundish; a frustoconical plug matching with the discharging bore of the discharging nozzle, releasably inserted from outside the bottom wall of the tundish into the discharging bore, a plug fitting being fixed to the lower end of the plug; and a plug engaging means connected with the plug fitting for inserting the plug into the discharging bore of the discharging nozzle, holding same therein and withdrawing same therefrom.

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