CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHINE STARTING BAR

摘要

An articulated starting bar is adapted for being driven from a high elevation storage position to a position where its head end closes the bottom of an elevated mold. A solidifying billet or strand is attached to and is withdrawn with the head end as the starting bar is withdrawn. After passing through a straightener roller mechanism, the head is detached and follows a horizontal path with the strand, but the starting bar is diverted in a vertically upward path for storage clear of the adverse conditions which prevail at the lower level. Power actuated means are provided for initiating advancing and retracting the starting bar to and from the straightener mechanism. Means are provided for positively latching the bar in its home position of storage.