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Apparatus for supplying media to a blowing lance

US5333842A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1993
Grant dateAug 2, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21C5/462
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for supplying media to a blowing lance, particularly a blowing lance used in the production of steel by a top blowing process. A vertically movable lance carrier comprises a media connection device having a vertical connection surface. Before coupling, the blowing lance is first locked on the lance carrier by a fastening device. The connection device is movable horizontally in guide rails on the lance carrier from a waiting position towards the coupling head of the blowing lance.

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