System for connection of an annular tire or hoop and a rotary drum or tube, such as a rotary kiln or furnace
US5980244A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27B7/2206
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for the connection of an annular tire (1) to a rotary drum (10) comprising blocks (2a, 2b) bearing upon the side faces of the tire and held in place by retaining elements fastened to the drum, said blocks comprising a portion (8) inserted underneath the tire, the blocks being connected in pairs by clamping means (13) independent of the tire and extending through the block portions inserted under the tire, the clamping control means (4) of the successive pairs of blocks being arranged alternately on either side of the tire.
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