Tiltable converter
US5364079A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21C5/50
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A tiltable converter arrangement is disclosed in which a converter vessel is supported by a carrying ring surrounding and spaced from the converter. The carrying ring includes two diametrically oppositely arranged carrying trunnions. The converter is supported within the carrying ring by a plurality of guide rods, the converter being movable in the upright position. Each of the guide rods is designed as a pendulum rod each have a first end and a second end in which the first end is connected to the carrying ring by means of a spherical bearing and the second end connected to the converter vessel also by means of a spherical bearing, such as to provide an articulate universal joint between the carrying ring and the converter vessel.
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