Equipment for the removal of billets after casting

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8800636
APP PUB NO 20120048499A1
SERIAL NO

13255703

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Equipment for the removal of billets (5) of aluminum after casting. The equipment lifts billets out of a casting pit (2) after the end of the casting cycle and transfers the billets to desired transport equipment (20) for transport on to a store or further treatment/processing. The equipment includes a lifting device (6) with a gripping device (21) to retain a number of billets. The lifting device is arranged so that it can move over the casting pit and lift and move the stated number of billets. A ramp (18) extends from the casting pit to transport equipment (20). The lifting device includes preferably a lifting frame that is U-shaped with legs (7, 8) that are connected to a step (11) and are arranged upright. Each leg is supported on its own wheeled chassis or wheeled bogie, while the step in the U-shaped frame connects the legs in a structure that is connected for strength.

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  • NORSK HYDRO ASA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fjærvik, Rune Surnadal, NO 1 1
Mæland, Geir Ranheim, NO 1 0

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