Discharging mechanism for molten metal and slag remaining in tundish for continuous casting machine
US4298147A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1979 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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