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Metal member with annular centering surface

US5139237A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 1991
Grant dateAug 18, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D41/34
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A refractory plate unit for use as a sliding plate or as a stationary plate in a sliding closure unit at an opening of a metallurgical vessel includes a refractory plate having therethrough a discharge opening. A metal member is rigidly attached to the refractory plate and has a circular annular surface centered radially outwardly of the discharge opening and mating with substantially no free play with a complementary surface of a metal frame supporting the refractory plate unit.

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