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US4085793A
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Plate mould having two tiltably adjustable end walls
Assignee: Voestalpine AG
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Filing: 1976-11-15
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Granted: 1978-04-25
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Expires: 1996-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A plate mould with a rectangular cross-section for continuously casting steel slabs has end walls that are tiltably adjustable and two adjustment drives at each end wall and link plates connecting each end wall and its pertaining adjustment drives in a four-bar-linkage manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Alois Scheinecker
- 👤 Karl Koller
- 👤 Gunter Holleis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:04
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/04; B22D11/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
In a plate mould, having two tiltably adjustable end walls and two broad-side walls to give the plate mould a rectangular cross-section, for continuously casting steel slabs, and two adjustment drives hinged to opposed end portions of each one of said said two end walls, the improvement which comprises a pair of parallel link plates hinged to a respective one of said two adjustment drives as well as to a respective end wall, to connect each one of said end walls with a two adjustment drives engaging thereat in a four-bar-linkage manner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
In a plate mould, having two tiltably adjustable end walls and two broad-side walls to give the plate mould a rectangular cross-section, for continuously casting steel slabs, and two adjustment drives hinged to opposed end portions of each one of said said two end walls, the improvement which comprises a pair of parallel link plates hinged to a respective one of said two adjustment drives as well as to a respective end wall, to connect each one of said end walls with a two adjustment drives engaging thereat in a four-bar-linkage manner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A plate mould as set forth in claim 1, wherein the link plates are journaled with lateral play on the respective end wall and on the two adjustment drives pertaining thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A plate mould as set forth in claim 1, further comprising linkage bolts provided on the adjustment drives and on the end walls and articulation bearings for mounting the link plates on said linkage bolts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A plate mould as set forth in claim 1, wherein each end wall has an upper edge provided with a web protruding over the upper edges of the broad-side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A plate mould as set forth in claim 1, further comprising one gear provided for each of the two adjustment drives, a common linkage shaft and coupling means, the two adjustment drives being connectable via said gears, said common linkage shaft and said coupling means, and wherein in connection position both of the two adjustment drives are commonly drivable and in disengaged position only one adjustment drive is drivable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A plate mould as set forth in claim 5, wherein each adjustment drive comprises a threaded spindle.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-04-24 | 1981-10-24 | 1982-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-24 | 1985-10-24 | 1986-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-24 | 1989-10-24 | 1990-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |