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

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A nozzle tube changer for a casting device for producing metallurgic products, comprising:
an actuation member for moving a nozzle tube from a waiting position into a casting position in which the nozzle tube is pressed against an outlet sleeve of the casting device to form a casting channel the nozzle tube having a plane of movement in which it is moved from the waiting position to the casting position, a dummy plate having a first position in which it is situated above the plane of movement of the nozzle tube and a second position in which it is situated in the plane of movement of the nozzle tube, the dummy plate being movable from the first position to the second position, the actuation member being configured to push the dummy plate, after having been moved from the first position to the second position, under the casting channel to cause the nozzle tube in the casting position to be removed from the casting position and to close the casting channel.