摘要 |
<p>METALLURGICAL VESSEL An open-topped, refractory lined converter vessel has a plurality of tap openings and is supported on a trunnion ring. by means of an adapter which is coupled to the vessel mounting brackets. A plurality of retension members are supported in the trunnion ring for vertical movement into and out of equispaced openings in the trunnion ring top flange and the adapter. A plurality of releasably engagable key members are adapted to engage the adapter and the pins for securing the adapter to the trunnion ring. A plurality of bottom brackets are slidably mounted on the trunnion ring for movement into and out of engagement with the vessel for additional support when the latter is tilted. A lift mechanism is provided for, elevating the vessel and rotating the same to an alternate position whereupon after reconnection, a different one of the tap openings is positioned to have molten metal poured therefrom.</p> |