DEVICE FOR LOADING A METAL CHARGE IN A MELTING PLANT

摘要

Device (10) for loading a metal charge in a melting furnace (11) comprising a hearth (12) having an aperture (17). The device (10) comprises a main conveyor (15) terminally associated with a connection conveyor (16) which cooperates with translation members (27) and which can assume at least an operating position cooperating with the inside of the furnace (11) through the aperture (17). The hearth (12) tilts around a substantially horizontal tilting axis (19), the furnace (11) and the connection conveyor (16) have respective median axes (22, 21). The tilting axis (19) lies on a vertical plane offset with respect to the vertical plane in which the median axis (22) and the baricenter (B) of the furnace (11) lie, and passes through the aperture (17). The connection conveyor (16) has its median longitudinal axis (21) lying on a vertical plane substantially coinciding with the vertical plane in which the tilting axis (19) of the furnace (11) lies. Leakage of fumes and gases during the function of the furnace is reduced.