Coupling device for arc furnace electrodes

摘要

A coupling means for the suspension of electrodes for arc furnaces from a lifting appliance comprising: a controllable locking device detachably engaging a connector element attached to an electrode; an entry guide arrangement for guiding the connector element into a position for engagement by the locking device; and a suspension means for the suspension of the coupling means on the lifting appliance, and including shock-absorbing means permitting relative motion parallel to a direction of insertion of the connector element between the suspension means and the locking device.