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Weld splatter containment device for use in rolling mills

US9358632B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2007
Grant dateJun 7, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K37/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A weld splatter containment device for use in rolling mills includes a lower cover and an upper cover, both controllable in approaching and moving away from a welding zone so as to substantially surround the welding zone when the lower and upper covers are situated in a position close to the welding zone. The lower cover is controlled in approaching and moving away from the welding zone along a first circular trajectory portion and the upper cover is controlled in approaching and moving away from the welding zone along a second circular trajectory portion.

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