Casting shroud, manipulation device for this shroud, and device for driving a valve
US8926893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D11/106
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A manipulation device for a shroud for casting liquid metal comprises holding means for the shroud, downstream of a metal flow control valve, this valve being able to assume an open configuration and a closed configuration under the action of drive means. The manipulation device comprises fixing means affixed to the drive means for the valve. A ladle shroud for the flow of liquid metal from a casting ladle to a metal tundish has a longitudinal axis and comprises a shroud gripping head at one end. The gripping head is fusiform.
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