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1.

Device for fastening a perforated block and perforated block

      
Application Number 14114578
Grant Number 09950365
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-26
First Publication Date 2017-06-15
Grant Date 2018-04-24
Owner Stopinc Aktiengesellschaft (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Amsler, Harry
  • Zingre, Angelo

Abstract

In a device for fastening a perforated block to a metal melt container, the perforated block can be fastened by at least one clamping wedge which can be inserted transversely with respect to its through opening and which has a clamping jaw coupled thereto, wherein this clamping jaw acts on a clamping surface formed on the circumferential surface of the perforated block. The respective clamping wedge is guided in a carrier plate so as to be displaceable in its longitudinal extent or extension and transversely with respect thereto, while the clamping jaw coupled thereto can be moved in this transverse direction. Consequently, the perforated block can be fastened with precise positioning in the carrier plate in a simple manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/34 - Supporting, fixing or centering means therefor
  • B22D 41/08 - Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like for bottom pouring
  • B22D 41/56 - Means for supporting, manipulating or changing a pouring-nozzle
  • B22D 41/50 - Pouring-nozzles

2.

Closure plate, and a slide closure on the spout of a container containing molten metal

      
Application Number 14990936
Grant Number 09884366
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-08
First Publication Date 2016-05-05
Grant Date 2018-02-06
Owner Stopinc Aktiengesellschaft (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Ehrengruber, Reinhard

Abstract

In a closure plate for a slide closure on the spout of a container containing molten metal, two outer longitudinal sides, a flow-through opening disposed on a central longitudinal axis of the closure plate and a closing surface passing from the latter are provided. There are formed on each of these two outer longitudinal sides, at least two shoulder surfaces serving as clamping surfaces or as centring surfaces of the closure plate which are at an angle to the longitudinal axis and tapering inward. At least on the shoulder surfaces on the side of the closing surface, adjoining outer sides are provided which are respectively at a smaller angle to the longitudinal axis than those of the shoulder surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/00 - Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like
  • B22D 41/34 - Supporting, fixing or centering means therefor
  • B22D 41/28 - Plates therefor

3.

Nozzle tube changer having a dummy plate for a casting device for producing metallurgic products

      
Application Number 13976532
Grant Number 08795583
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-06
First Publication Date 2013-11-14
Grant Date 2014-08-05
Owner Stopinc Aktiengesellschaft (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Heller, Josef
  • Cousin, Jean-Daniel

Abstract

The pouring spout changer according to the invention is characterized in that it is provided with a dummy plate (14) for closing the casting channel of the casting device in an emergency. The dummy plate (14) can be brought into the closed position by the same actuation member (11) by means of which a worn pouring spout (21) is replaced by a new pouring spout (22) during normal operation. The changing device can also be used as a casting nozzle changer, preferably with a nozzle gripper for removing the worn casting nozzles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/56 - Means for supporting, manipulating or changing a pouring-nozzle

4.

Closure plate, and a slide closure on the spout of a container containing molten metal

      
Application Number 13976506
Grant Number 09266169
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-24
First Publication Date 2013-10-17
Grant Date 2016-02-23
Owner Stopinc Aktiengesellschaft (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Ehrengruber, Reinhard

Abstract

In a closure plate for a slide closure on the spout of a container containing molten metal, two outer longitudinal sides, a flow-through opening disposed on a central longitudinal axis of the closure plate and a closing surface passing from the latter are provided. There are formed on each of these two outer longitudinal sides, at least two shoulder surfaces serving as clamping surfaces or as centring surfaces of the closure plate which are at an angle to the longitudinal axis and tapering inward. At least on the shoulder surfaces on the side of the closing surface, adjoining outer sides are provided which are respectively at a smaller angle to the longitudinal axis than those of the shoulder surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/00 - Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like
  • B22D 41/28 - Plates therefor
  • B22D 41/34 - Supporting, fixing or centering means therefor

5.

Monitoring device for a sliding closure, a casting tube changer or the like on a metallurgical vessel

      
Application Number 13577936
Grant Number 09085029
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-17
First Publication Date 2013-08-01
Grant Date 2015-07-21
Owner Stopinc Aktiengesellschaft (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Truttmann, Urs
  • Infanger, Ivo

Abstract

Monitoring device for sliding closures, casting tube changers or the like on a foundry ladle or a similar metallurgical vessel, wherein the device has an electronics system for detecting parameters of the monitored device that are functionally important during casting. In order to ensure trouble-free functioning of the electronics system, the system is housed in a unit fastened to the foundry ladle. The unit has thermal insulation and is provided with an air cooling system which is operated with purified cooling air and can be electrically driven both by an energy source supplied by the waste heat of the foundry ladle and by an external energy source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H05K 7/00 - Constructional details common to different types of electric apparatus
  • G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
  • B22D 45/00 - Equipment for casting, not otherwise provided for
  • B22D 41/22 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings
  • B22D 41/46 - Refractory plugging masses
  • C21C 5/46 - Details or accessories
  • F27B 14/20 - Arrangement of controlling, monitoring, alarm or like devices
  • F27D 3/14 - Charging or discharging liquid or molten material
  • F27D 19/00 - Arrangement of controlling devices
  • F27D 21/00 - Arrangement of monitoring devicesArrangement of safety devices
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • C21C 5/52 - Manufacture of steel in electric furnaces

6.

DEVICE FOR FASTENING A PERFORATED BLOCK, AND PERFORATED BLOCK

      
Application Number EP2012001803
Publication Number 2012/152383
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-26
Publication Date 2012-11-15
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Amsler, Harry
  • Zingre, Angelo

Abstract

In a device for fastening a perforated block (1) to a metal melt container, the perforated block (1) can be fastened by means of at least one clamping wedge (36) which can be inserted transversely with respect to its through opening (D) and which has a clamping jaw (35) coupled thereto, wherein this clamping jaw (35) acts on a clamping surface (13) formed on the circumferential surface of the perforated block (1). The respective clamping wedge (36) is guided in a carrier plate (33) so as to be displaceable in its longitudinal extent and transversely with respect thereto, while the clamping jaw (35) coupled thereto can be moved in this transverse direction. Consequently, the perforated block can be fastened with precise positioning in the carrier plate (33) in a simple manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/08 - Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like for bottom pouring
  • B22D 41/34 - Supporting, fixing or centering means therefor
  • B22D 41/50 - Pouring-nozzles

7.

DEVICE FOR FASTENING A PERFORATED BLOCK, AND PERFORATED BLOCK

      
Document Number 02831433
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-26
Open to Public Date 2012-11-15
Grant Date 2019-10-01
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Amsler, Harry
  • Zingre, Angelo

Abstract

In a device for fastening a perforated block (1) to a metal melt container, the perforated block (1) can be fastened by means of at least one clamping wedge (36) which can be inserted transversely with respect to its through opening (D) and which has a clamping jaw (35) coupled thereto, wherein this clamping jaw (35) acts on a clamping surface (13) formed on the circumferential surface of the perforated block (1). The respective clamping wedge (36) is guided in a carrier plate (33) so as to be displaceable in its longitudinal extent and transversely with respect thereto, while the clamping jaw (35) coupled thereto can be moved in this transverse direction. Consequently, the perforated block can be fastened with precise positioning in the carrier plate (33) in a simple manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/08 - Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like for bottom pouring
  • B22D 41/34 - Supporting, fixing or centering means therefor
  • B22D 41/50 - Pouring-nozzles

8.

Sliding closure for a metallurgical container

      
Application Number 13517071
Grant Number 08939331
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-12-20
First Publication Date 2012-11-01
Grant Date 2015-01-27
Owner Stopinc Atkiengesellschaft (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ackermann, Phillipp
  • Keller, Werner
  • Zingre, Angelo

Abstract

a) is arranged in each case, each additional inner part enclosing the spout sleeve (8) or the inlet sleeve (4). Thus, thermal stresses in the slide unit or in the housing can be reduced and the risk of cracks forming can be significantly reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/22 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings
  • B22D 41/24 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings characterised by a rectilinearly movable plate
  • B22D 41/34 - Supporting, fixing or centering means therefor

9.

CLOSURE PLATE, AND A SLIDING CLOSURE ON THE SPOUT OF A CONTAINER CONTAINING MOLTEN METAL

      
Document Number 02823560
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-24
Open to Public Date 2012-08-09
Grant Date 2021-06-01
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Ehrengruber, Reinhard

Abstract

The invention relates to a closure plate for a sliding closure on the spout of a container containing molten metal. Two outer longitudinal faces, a flow opening (21) arranged on a central longitudinal axis (A) of the closure plate (20), and a closing surface (S) extending from said opening are provided. At least two shoulder surfaces (20a, 20b) which are used as clamping surfaces or as centering surfaces of the closure plate (20) are formed on each of the two outer longitudinal faces. The shoulder surfaces have an angle (a, ß) with respect to the longitudinal axis (A), said angle forming a tapered section of the plate. Outer faces (20c; 30c) that adjoin the closing surface (S) side are provided at least next to the shoulder surfaces (20a), each said outer face having a smaller angle (?) with respect to the longitudinal axis (A) than the angle of the shoulder surfaces (20a).

IPC Classes  ?

10.

CLOSURE PLATE, AND A SLIDING CLOSURE ON THE SPOUT OF A CONTAINER CONTAINING MOLTEN METAL

      
Application Number EP2012000306
Publication Number 2012/104028
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-24
Publication Date 2012-08-09
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Ehrengruber, Reinhard

Abstract

The invention relates to a closure plate for a sliding closure on the spout of a container containing molten metal. Two outer longitudinal faces, a flow opening (21) arranged on a central longitudinal axis (A) of the closure plate (20), and a closing surface (S) extending from said opening are provided. At least two shoulder surfaces (20a, 20b) which are used as clamping surfaces or as centering surfaces of the closure plate (20) are formed on each of the two outer longitudinal faces. The shoulder surfaces have an angle (α, ß) with respect to the longitudinal axis (A), said angle forming a tapered section of the plate. Outer faces (20c; 30c) that adjoin the closing surface (S) side are provided at least next to the shoulder surfaces (20a), each said outer face having a smaller angle (γ) with respect to the longitudinal axis (A) than the angle of the shoulder surfaces (20a).

IPC Classes  ?

11.

POURING SPOUT CHANGER HAVING A DUMMY PLATE FOR A CASTING DEVICE FOR PRODUCING METALLURGIC PRODUCTS

      
Application Number EP2012000046
Publication Number 2012/095282
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-06
Publication Date 2012-07-19
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Heller, Josef
  • Cousin, Jean-Daniel

Abstract

The pouring spout changer according to the invention is characterised in that it is provided with a dummy plate (14) for closing the casting channel of the casting device in an emergency. The dummy plate (14) can be brought into the closed position by the same actuation member (11) by means of which a worn pouring spout (21) is replaced by a new pouring spout (22) during normal operation. The changing device can also be used as a casting nozzle changer, preferably with a nozzle gripper for removing the worn casting nozzles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/24 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings characterised by a rectilinearly movable plate
  • B22D 41/56 - Means for supporting, manipulating or changing a pouring-nozzle
  • C21C 5/46 - Details or accessories
  • F27D 3/15 - Tapping equipmentEquipment for removing slag

12.

POURING SPOUT CHANGER HAVING A DUMMY PLATE FOR A CASTING DEVICE FOR PRODUCING METALLURGIC PRODUCTS

      
Document Number 02822116
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-06
Open to Public Date 2012-07-19
Grant Date 2020-10-06
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Heller, Josef
  • Cousin, Jean-Daniel

Abstract

The pouring spout changer according to the invention is characterised in that it is provided with a dummy plate (14) for closing the casting channel of the casting device in an emergency. The dummy plate (14) can be brought into the closed position by the same actuation member (11) by means of which a worn pouring spout (21) is replaced by a new pouring spout (22) during normal operation. The changing device can also be used as a casting nozzle changer, preferably with a nozzle gripper for removing the worn casting nozzles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/24 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings characterised by a rectilinearly movable plate
  • B22D 41/56 - Means for supporting, manipulating or changing a pouring-nozzle
  • C21C 5/46 - Details or accessories
  • F27D 3/15 - Tapping equipmentEquipment for removing slag

13.

Pressing device for a casting pipe at the spout of a metallurgical container

      
Application Number 13380635
Grant Number 09314841
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-06-30
First Publication Date 2012-05-17
Grant Date 2016-04-19
Owner
  • Stopinc Aktiengesellschaft (Switzerland)
  • Refractory Intellectual Property GMBH & Co.KG (Austria)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Cousin, Jean-Daniel
  • Keller, Werner

Abstract

Pressing device for a casting pipe at the spout of a metallurgical container, wherein the pressing device is provided with spring-loaded pressing elements that can be pressed against guide surfaces of a casting pipe. The casting pipe includes a tubular part and an upper plate. The guide surfaces are arranged on the underside of the plate on both sides of the tubular part and are directed downward at an angle. They form a plate cross-section that is tapered downward. The pressing elements are each provided with a head that is convexly curved in the adjustment direction of the casting pipe and can be pressed against a guide surface of the casting pipe, which is curved in the longitudinal direction of the pressing element or in the adjustment direction. Compressive forces exerted by the pressing pins are optimally transmitted, more toward the casting pipe opening and therefore acting more evenly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/00 - Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like
  • B22D 41/56 - Means for supporting, manipulating or changing a pouring-nozzle

14.

Copper anode furnace and a method for operating the same

      
Application Number 13061579
Grant Number 08771587
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-09-04
First Publication Date 2011-09-22
Grant Date 2014-07-08
Owner Stopinc Aktiengesellschaft (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Amsler, Heinrich
  • Ackermann, Kurt
  • Gamweger, Klaus
  • Handle, Bernhard

Abstract

A copper anode furnace includes a furnace drum which can be pivoted about a horizontal axis and in which copper melt is refined into anode copper by fire refining. The furnace drum is provided with a spout for pouring out the refined copper. A sliding closure is arranged on the spout of the furnace drum. The sliding closure includes at least one stationary, fireproof closing plate and a fireproof sliding plate which can be displaced relative to the closing plate. Through the displacement of the sliding plate, the outflow out the furnace drum can be regulated or closed and therefore the outflow amount of the copper can be controlled. A drawing of slag into the casting, which reduces the anode quality, can be prevented using the sliding closure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 23/00 - Casting processes not provided for in groups

15.

CASTING TUBE MOUNTING, IN PARTICULAR FOR A SLIDING CLOSURE

      
Application Number EP2011000991
Publication Number 2011/107253
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-01
Publication Date 2011-09-09
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor Gisler, Rebecca

Abstract

The invention relates to a casting tube mounting comprising a centering device for the casting tube, said device being composed of a toothed centering crown (8) and a centering ring (6) having radial pins (7). When the casting tube (3) is pressed on, the radial pins (7) can engage in the tooth gaps (19) of the entering crown (8) and thus effect immovably precise centring and alignment of the casting tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/50 - Pouring-nozzles
  • B22D 41/56 - Means for supporting, manipulating or changing a pouring-nozzle

16.

MONITORING DEVICE FOR A SLIDING CLOSURE, A CASTING TUBE CHANGER OR THE LIKE ON A METALLURGICAL VESSEL

      
Application Number EP2011000751
Publication Number 2011/101138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-17
Publication Date 2011-08-25
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Truttmann, Urs
  • Infanger, Ivo

Abstract

The invention relates to a monitoring device for sliding closures, casting tube changers or the like on a foundry ladle or a similar metallurgical vessel, wherein the device has an electronics system (4) for detecting the parameters of the monitored device that are functionally important during casting. In order to ensure trouble-free functioning of the electronics system (4), according to the invention said system is housed in a unit (3) fastened to the foundry ladle. Said unit has thermal insulation (8) and is provided with an air cooling system (10) which is operated with purified cooling air and can be electrically driven both by an energy source (15) supplied by the waste heat of the foundry ladle and by an external energy source (16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/46 - Refractory plugging masses
  • B22D 41/22 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings
  • C21C 5/46 - Details or accessories
  • F27D 19/00 - Arrangement of controlling devices
  • F27D 21/00 - Arrangement of monitoring devicesArrangement of safety devices
  • C21C 5/52 - Manufacture of steel in electric furnaces

17.

SLIDING CLOSURE FOR A METALLURGICAL CONTAINER

      
Application Number EP2010007790
Publication Number 2011/085787
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-12-20
Publication Date 2011-07-21
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ackermann, Phillipp
  • Keller, Werner
  • Zingre, Angelo

Abstract

The invention relates to a sliding closure (1) for a metallurgical container, comprising two fireproof closing plates (3; 5), of which one is arranged in a slide unit (6) and is used to open and close a spout opening (10). The other closing plate (3) is arranged in a metal housing (2) that can be fastened to the container. Said stationary housing (2) and the slide unit (6) also accommodate an upper fireproof inlet sleeve (4) on the container side and a lower fireproof spout sleeve (8). In the housing (2) and in the slide unit (6), at least one additional inner part (2a, 2a', 7a) is arranged in each case, each additional inner part enclosing the spout sleeve (8) or the inlet sleeve (4). Thus, thermal stresses in the slide unit or in the housing can be reduced and the risk of cracks forming can be significantly reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/24 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings characterised by a rectilinearly movable plate
  • B22D 41/34 - Supporting, fixing or centering means therefor

18.

FIREPROOF UNIT FOR A SLIDING CLOSURE AT THE SPOUT OF A CONTAINER FOR METAL MELT

      
Application Number EP2010006246
Publication Number 2011/047799
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-13
Publication Date 2011-04-28
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Keller, Werner

Abstract

The invention relates to a fireproof unit for a sliding closure at the spout of a container containing metal melt, comprising a fireproof adapter block (21) that can be placed on the container spout, a fireproof bottom plate (10) connected thereto, to which bottom plate a slidable fireproof sliding plate (18) can be connected, wherein the sliding plate allows the sliding closure (1) to be opened or closed. In addition to the first bottom plate (10) connected to the adapter block (21), a second bottom plate (12) adjoins the adapter block. The second bottom plate can be slid in under the adapter block to replace the first bottom plate. The adapter block (21) has such a length in the direction of the second bottom plate (12) that the adapter block is in sliding contact with said second bottom plate (12) at the lower sliding surface (21') of the adapter block.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/24 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings characterised by a rectilinearly movable plate

19.

PRESSING DEVICE FOR A CASTING PIPE AT THE SPOUT OF A METALLURGICAL CONTAINER

      
Application Number EP2010003855
Publication Number 2011/000517
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-06-30
Publication Date 2011-01-06
Owner
  • STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
  • REFRACTORY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH & CO. KG (Austria)
Inventor
  • Cousin, Jean-Daniel
  • Keller, Werner
  • Steiner, Benno

Abstract

The invention relates to a pressing device for a casting pipe at the spout of a metallurgical container, wherein the pressing device is provided with spring-loaded pressing elements (2) that can be pressed against guide surfaces (10) of a casting pipe (1). The casting pipe (1) comprises a tubular part (4) and an upper plate (5). The guide surfaces (10) are arranged on the underside of the plate (5) on both sides of the tubular part (4) and are directed downward at an angle. They form a plate cross-section that is tapered downward. The pressing elements (2) are each provided with a head (2a) that is convexly curved in the adjustment direction (A) of the casting pipe (1) and can be pressed against a guide surface (10) of the casting pipe (1), which is curved in the longitudinal direction of the pressing element or in the adjustment direction (A). Thus, the compressive forces exerted by the pressing pins are optimally transmitted, more toward the casting pipe opening and therefore acting more evenly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/56 - Means for supporting, manipulating or changing a pouring-nozzle

20.

METHOD FOR EXCHANGEABLY FASTENING A REFRACTORY PURGE PLUG OR SLEEVE AND A CONTAINER FOR MOLTEN METAL

      
Application Number EP2009008180
Publication Number 2010/054853
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-11-17
Publication Date 2010-05-20
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Klikovich, Michael
  • Kneis, Leopold

Abstract

A container for molten metal has at least one opening (4; 24) in which a refractory nozzle brick (5; 5'; 25; 25') is mounted. A refractory purge plug (10; 10') or a refractory sleeve (30; 30') defining an outlet opening (31; 31') is inserted in the nozzle brick opening (6; 6'; 26; 26'). A defined gap is formed between the nozzle brick opening (6; 6'; 26; 26') and the purge plug (10; 10') or the sleeve (30; 30') and is filled with a refractory mass, said mass consisting of a material which can be easily bored or milled out of the mass for the purpose of replacing the purge plug (10; 10') or the sleeve (30; 30'). In this manner, laborious cleaning steps can be avoided and the nozzle brick no longer risks being damaged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 1/00 - Treatment of fused masses in the ladle or the supply runners before casting
  • B22D 41/02 - Linings
  • B22D 41/08 - Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like for bottom pouring
  • C21C 5/48 - Bottoms or tuyères of converters
  • C21C 7/072 - Treatment with gases
  • C22B 9/05 - Refining by treating with gases, e.g. gas flushing

21.

SLIDING CLOSURE FOR METALLURGICAL VESSELS AND ASSOCIATED DISCHARGE SHELL

      
Application Number EP2009006829
Publication Number 2010/037489
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-09-22
Publication Date 2010-04-08
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Seitz, Patrick
  • Fluch, Bernhard
  • Wernert, Georges

Abstract

The invention relates to a sliding closure for metallurgical vessels, wherein at least two fireproof closure plates (10, 11) can be clamped against each other. One closure plate (11) is disposed in a slider unit (9) and serves for opening and closing a discharge opening (5). A fireproof discharge shell (16) is also pressed onto the closure plate (11) by a clamping organ (17), wherein mortar is preferably applied between said parts as a seal. The discharge shell (16) comprises a recess (12, 21’) extending from the discharge opening (5) for receiving sealing material and a protruding ring-shaped circumferential flange (20; 20’). By said means, the sealing material remains in the recess, so that faultless sealing without leaks is ensured between the discharge shell and the closure plate.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

COPPER ANODE FURNACE AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

      
Document Number 02736140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-09-04
Open to Public Date 2010-03-11
Grant Date 2016-10-11
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Amsler, Heinrich
  • Ackermann, Kurt
  • Gamweger, Klaus
  • Handle, Bernd

Abstract

A copper anode furnace comprises a furnace drum (2), which can be pivoted about a horizontal axis and in which copper melt is refined into anode copper by means of fire refining. Said furnace drum (2) is provided with a spout (10) for pouring out the refined copper. A sliding closure (20) is arranged on the spout (10) of the furnace drum (2). Said sliding closure comprises at least one stationary, fireproof closing plate (21) and a fireproof sliding plate (22) which can be displaced relative to said closing plate. Through the displacement of the sliding plate (22), the outflow out the furnace drum (2) can be regulated or closed and therefore the outflow amount of the copper can be controlled. A drawing of slag into the casting, which reduces the anode quality, can be prevented using said sliding closure (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22B 15/14 - Refining
  • B22D 41/22 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings
  • C22B 9/00 - General processes of refining or remelting of metalsApparatus for electroslag or arc remelting of metals
  • F27B 7/10 - Rotary-drum furnaces, i.e. horizontal or slightly inclined internally heated, e.g. by means of passages in the wall
  • F27B 7/20 - Details, accessories or equipment specially adapted for rotary-drum furnaces
  • F27B 7/33 - Arrangement of devices for discharging

23.

COPPER ANODE FURNACE AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2009006448
Publication Number 2010/025940
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-09-04
Publication Date 2010-03-11
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Amsler, Heinrich
  • Ackermann, Kurt
  • Gamweger, Klaus
  • Handle, Bernd

Abstract

A copper anode furnace comprises a furnace drum (2), which can be pivoted about a horizontal axis and in which copper melt is refined into anode copper by means of fire refining. Said furnace drum (2) is provided with a spout (10) for pouring out the refined copper. A sliding closure (20) is arranged on the spout (10) of the furnace drum (2). Said sliding closure comprises at least one stationary, fireproof closing plate (21) and a fireproof sliding plate (22) which can be displaced relative to said closing plate. Through the displacement of the sliding plate (22), the outflow out the furnace drum (2) can be regulated or closed and therefore the outflow amount of the copper can be controlled. A drawing of slag into the casting, which reduces the anode quality, can be prevented using said sliding closure (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22B 15/14 - Refining
  • C22B 9/00 - General processes of refining or remelting of metalsApparatus for electroslag or arc remelting of metals
  • F27B 7/10 - Rotary-drum furnaces, i.e. horizontal or slightly inclined internally heated, e.g. by means of passages in the wall
  • F27B 7/20 - Details, accessories or equipment specially adapted for rotary-drum furnaces
  • F27B 7/33 - Arrangement of devices for discharging
  • B22D 41/22 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings

24.

SLIDING CLOSURE FOR A RECEPTACLE CONTAINING MOLTEN METAL

      
Application Number EP2009002461
Publication Number 2009/127333
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-03
Publication Date 2009-10-22
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Keller, Werner
  • Truttmann, Urs

Abstract

The invention relates to a sliding closure (1) for a receptacle containing molten metal, comprising a housing frame (3) that can be fastened to a spout of the receptacle, a refractory base plate (5) and a sliding unit (7) having a refractory sliding plate (8) that can be sealingly pressed against the base plate by means of spring elements (11) and a contiguous refractory spout sleeve (9) being contained in said housing frame. The case (4) has a second base plate (6) juxtaposed to the base plate (5) and can be displaced inside the housing frame (3) at a right angle to the direction of movement of the sliding unit (7) from an initial position in which the base plate (5) is in an operating position towards a final position in which the second base plate (6) is in the operating position. It is therefore possible to replace the base plate, which especially in converters wears outs very quickly, by a new base plate in a rapid and convenient manner without interrupting the casting operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/24 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings characterised by a rectilinearly movable plate

25.

CLOSING PLATE AND SLIDING CLOSURE ON THE SPOUT OF A RECEPTACLE FOR MOLTEN METAL

      
Application Number EP2009002815
Publication Number 2009/127420
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-17
Publication Date 2009-10-22
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Steiner, Benno
  • Keller, Werner
  • Truttmann, Urs

Abstract

A closing plate for a sliding closure on the spout of a receptacle for molten metal, especially of a converter, comprises an elongate refractory plate (11) and a sheet metal jacket (12) surrounding the same. The refractory plate (11) has a sliding surface (14, 16) which can be braced with a sliding surface of a refractory closure plate interacting therewith or with a sliding surface (21') of a refractory head part (21). The refractory plate (11) has a tapering section (26, 28, 29) which forms an angle (α) with the sliding surface (14, 15) on at least one side delimiting the sliding surface (14, 15), said tapering section being associated with a section of the refractory plate (11) that projects beyond the sheet metal jacket (12). The closing plate according to the invention allows the risk of damage to the front faces of the refractory parts to be braced with each other to be substantially reduced during bracing of the parts with each other and/or during a relative adjustment of the refractory parts that are braced with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/24 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings characterised by a rectilinearly movable plate
  • B22D 41/28 - Plates therefor

26.

SLIDING CLOSURE FOR A VESSEL CONTAINING MOLTEN METAL

      
Application Number EP2008005039
Publication Number 2009/010153
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-06-23
Publication Date 2009-01-22
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Keller, Werner
  • Steiner, Benno

Abstract

The invention relates to a sliding closure for a vessel containing molten metal, having a slider unit (11) guided in a slider housing (10), said slider unit having a push rod (14) that can be connected to the drive rod (16) of a linear drive (17) via a coupling (15), wherein a mounting element (18) for the linear drive is provided on the slider housing (10), said element receiving the push rod (14) and the drive rod (16) on the coupling side. The mounting element (18) is equipped with an automatically operating locking device (21) for the linear drive (17) and/or an automatically operating locking device (28) for the push rod (14). The slide closure according to the invention operates reliably in said manner, both during the casting process and during transport thereof between the various stations of the plant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/38 - Means for operating the sliding gate

27.

CASTING METHOD AND CASTING SYSTEM FOR ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM ALLOYS

      
Application Number EP2008002936
Publication Number 2008/125319
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-04-14
Publication Date 2008-10-23
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor Gerber, Pierre

Abstract

In a casting method, or a casting system for aluminum, or aluminum alloys, aluminum melt is filled into a plurality of pans (15, 15'). Said pans (15, 15 ') are used for treatment, if needed, and delivered to a casting station (20), in which they are subsequently emptied, and the melt is casted into semi-finished products. At least two filled pans (15, 15') are provided in order to ensure a continuous casting operation in the casting station (20), the melt of at least one of which is drained into a mutual inflow channel (27).

IPC Classes  ?

28.

SLIDING CLOSURE FOR A METALLURGICAL VESSEL

      
Application Number EP2007010553
Publication Number 2008/071327
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-12-05
Publication Date 2008-06-19
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor Keller, Werner

Abstract

A sliding closure for a metallurgical vessel comprises an elongated refractory slide plate (2), which is exchangeably arranged in a metal frame (1) and the longitudinal direction (L) of which corresponds to the direction of displacement of the sliding closure. Also provided are means (3) for bracing the slide plate (2) in the metal frame (1), which comprise a wedge shoe (10) that is loaded by a spring (9) and can be adjusted transversely in relation to the direction of displacement of the sliding closure. This wedge shoe (10) is operatively connected to a counterpart (11), which can be brought into connection with the slide plate (2) and acts on the slide plate (2) in its longitudinal direction (L). The oscillating movements of the movable slide plate taking place during operation are absorbed and the bracing device ensures satisfactory bracing of this slide plate at any time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/34 - Supporting, fixing or centering means therefor

29.

DEVICE FOR A CONTAINER FOR NONFERROUS MOLTEN METAL, HAVING A LOCKING UNIT AND A PROTECTIVE CAP

      
Application Number EP2007009628
Publication Number 2008/055662
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-11-07
Publication Date 2008-05-15
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Amsler, Harry
  • Steiner, Benno

Abstract

A device for a container for molten metal, particularly nonferrous molten metal, is equipped with at least one locking unit for closing and opening a pouring canal (4), wherein the locking unit can be mounted on at least one outlet (2) of the container (1). A protective cap (10) is provided, which covers the outlet (2) in an enclosing manner and which can be attached to the container (1). The protective cap (10) is configured in the shape of a lid and encompasses both the outlet (2) and the locking unit closing this outlet. In this manner, such a container can be safely transported, even on an ordinary road.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/08 - Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like for bottom pouring
  • B22D 41/22 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings

30.

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF A SLIDING CLOSURE MOUNTED ON THE SPOUT OF A CONTAINER FOR MOLTEN METAL

      
Application Number EP2007007630
Publication Number 2008/025562
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-31
Publication Date 2008-03-06
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor Truttmann, Urs

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement for the maintenance of a sliding closure (20) mounted on the spout of a container (10) for molten metal. Said arrangement comprises at least one tool magazine (65, 66), having at least one replacement part magazine (67) and means (30) for opening and closing the sliding closure (20). As a novelty, a robot (60) comprising an automatic grip changing system (61) and operationally connected to a control unit (75) is provided, the robot being able to automatically detect the exact position of the container (10) or of the sliding closure (20). Thereafter, it can actuate the means (30) for opening and closing the sliding closure (20) and, depending on the condition of the individual components to be replaced, it can grip tools or replacement parts from the magazines (65, 66, 67) surrounding the robot and can perform cleaning operations, dismantle components and replace or reinstall the same. In this way, personnel can be saved and the occupational safety is thus increased.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/22 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings
  • B22D 41/34 - Supporting, fixing or centering means therefor
  • B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators

31.

CASTING INSTALLATION, IN PARTICULAR FOR ALUMINIUM OR ALUMINIUM ALLOYS, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE CASTING INSTALLATION

      
Application Number EP2006011600
Publication Number 2007/073823
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-12-04
Publication Date 2007-07-05
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
Inventor Dewet-Smith, Dawid

Abstract

A casting installation, in particular for aluminium or aluminium alloys, comprises a number of ladles (2) which can be filled with molten metal. These ladles (2) are filled and transported from a filling station to at least one handling station (1a). The handling station (1a) comprises a container (5) which is open at the bottom, can be partially submerged in the ladle (2) filled with the molten metal (3), or is connected, and in which negative pressure or a vacuum can be produced after submersion. The molten metal getting into the lower part (5a) of the container (5) can be set in an agitating motion from the ladle (2) into the container (5) and back again by blowing in an inert gas. This increases the yield of alloying additions and considerably reduces the metal oxidation or the formation of oxides.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 11/00 - Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
  • B22D 11/113 - Treating the molten metal by vacuum treating
  • B22D 11/117 - Refining the metal by treating with gases
  • C22B 9/04 - Refining by applying a vacuum
  • C22B 21/06 - Refining

32.

SLIDING CLOSURE FOR METALLURGICAL VESSELS

      
Application Number EP2006004534
Publication Number 2006/125543
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-05-15
Publication Date 2006-11-30
Owner Stopinc Aktiengesellschaft (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gerber, Pierre
  • Bühlmann, Roland

Abstract

Disclosed is a sliding closure for metallurgical vessels, comprising at least two fireproof closing parts that can be braced against each other by means of spring elements (5). At least one measuring apparatus (10) is provided for measuring the distance of the housing parts or the closing parts from each other regarding the displacement thereof transversal to the sliding areas while at least one temperature gauge is provided which is connected to an evaluation unit (20). The apparatus (10) for measuring the position of the closing parts encompasses exploring coils (12, 13) that are mounted next to each other and a core (15) located in a central opening (11a) in said coils, each of which is arranged in one of the two housing parts and which jointly form a differential throttle. The core (15) can be adjusted perpendicular to the sliding areas when the distance between the two housing parts changes, whereby a tension can be generated which can be transmitted to the evaluation unit (20). Said measurement makes it possible to improve the operational safety of such a sliding closure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 41/22 - Closures sliding-gate type, i.e. having a fixed plate and a movable plate in sliding contact with each other for selective registry of their openings
  • B22D 41/38 - Means for operating the sliding gate
  • B22D 41/40 - Means for pressing the plates together
  • G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
  • G01B 7/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness

33.

INTERSTOP

      
Application Number 052449100
Status Registered
Filing Date 1984-06-28
Registration Date 1986-12-19
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

(1) Slide gate valves of linear and rotary type for controlling the flow of molten materials, parts and fittings for said valves; actuators, control equipment and auxiliary equipment for slide gate valves; refractory parts for slide gate valves namely, well blocks, stationary closure plates, moveable closure plates, ladle nozzles, collector nozzles, pouring tubes, plate inserts, nozzle inserts; refractory materials for slide gate valves namely, mortars, cements, ramming material and granular filler material.

34.

INTERSTOP

      
Serial Number 72311971
Status Registered
Filing Date 1968-12-23
Registration Date 1971-06-15
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal

Goods & Services

[ REFRACTORY FIREPROOF AND NONFIREPROOF MATERIAL FOR SLIDING GATE CLOSURES FOR CASTING LADLES ] SLIDING GATE CLOSURES FOR CASTING LADLES USED IN THE STEEL INDUSTRY, AND MECHANICAL AND HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS-NAMELY, LADLE NOZZLES, BOTTOM PLATES, SLIDING PLATES, AND COLLECTOR NOZZLES

35.

INTERSTOP

      
Application Number 348317
Status Registered
Filing Date 1968-08-06
Registration Date 1968-08-06
Owner STOPINC AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials

Goods & Services

Collector nozzles and component parts made of refractory and non-refractory materials. Collector nozzles and component parts made of refractory and non-refractory materials.