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Feeder of molten metal for moulds of continuous casting machines

US6341722B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1999
Grant dateJan 29, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D41/50
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a feeder of molten metal for moulds of continuous casting machines comprising a cylindrical body (1) within which a main outflow duct (5) of the molten metal coming from the tundish is formed to which the cylindrical body (1) is connected by means of a frustoconical joint (2), formed integrally with the cylindrical body (1) at the upper end thereof, characterized in that the free end (3) of the cylindrical body (1) is of substantially frustopyramid shape and has a plurality of outlets (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) communicating with the main outflow duct (5).

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