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Machine for piercing a taphole for a shaft furnace

US5308047A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 22, 1993
Grant dateMay 3, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF27D3/1527
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A machine is provided for piercing a taphole for a shaft furnace for applying the piercing rod method. The machine comprises a mounting, with a support for supporting the rod at the front of the mounting, a sliding support for supporting the rod at the rear of the mounting and a clamp, mounted in a sliding manner on the mounting and designed for gripping the rod at any place between the front support and the rear support. A travel multiplier is connected between a jack and the clamp so that the clamp may be moved. Means for controlling the jack make it possible to move the clamp in a to-and-fro motion between a position (B) at the front of the mounting and a position (A) which is located at a distance L from the position (B).

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