FURNACE FOR METALLURGICAL PROCESSING

摘要

A furnace for metallurgical processing comprises a ring mounted for tilting on a horizontal axis extending diametrically of the ring, and a vessel for holding a charge to be processed mounted in the ring for rotation relative thereto on an axis generally perpendicular to the plane of the ring. The ring and vessel are journaled to accommodate axial thrust forces and radially directed thrust forces therebetween, and moments of such forces. Connecting pins are provided for supporting and driving engagement between the ring and vessel, the pins also functioning to accommodate thermal expansion of said vessel.