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Mettalurgical vessel suspension system

US4426069A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 13, 1982
Grant dateJan 17, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21C5/4633
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A molten metal processing vessel is supported on a trunnion ring by a plurality of triangular members and adjustable links. Each triangular member is pivotally connected to the vessel to a clamp ring which engages the upper trunnion ring flange. The links are pivotally connected to the vessel and to a second clamp ring which engages the lower trunnion ring flange. A plurality of disk springs are disposed between the second clamp ring and the trunnion ring.

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