Six-high rolling mills
US4531394A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21B2203/36
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improved support means for the lateral support roll assemblies of a six-high rolling mill of the type having a pair of housings, a pair of vertically in-line work rolls, vertically in-line back-up rolls, intermediate in-line rolls located between the work and back-up rolls, a lateral support roll on each side of each work roll and a support roller assembly for each of the lateral support rolls. Each support roller assembly for each lateral support roll comprises a support arm providing horizontally adjustable mounting for its respective support roller assembly. The support arm is pivotally mounted to the chocks of the adjacent intermediate roll. A spacer is provided in association with the support arm to adjust the horizontal position thereof. A stationary side support beam assembly is provided to give rigid support to the spacer and the support arm.
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