Handling clamp for a machine designed for tending an electrolytic cell used for the production of aluminium
US7850218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25C3/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a handling clamp, designed to grasp a stem fixed to a load and equipped with at least one attachment means. The stem is capable of moving between a lower position in the handling clamp and an upper position in the handling clamp when the handling clamp is closed on the stem. When the stem is in the lower position, the handling clamp is capable of being locked closed. When the stem is in the upper position, the handling clamp is capable of being unlocked. The handling clamp of the present invention is particularly adapted for use in the aluminium industry.
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