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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 26, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Gianfranco Mantovan, Busto Arsizio, IT;
Giuseppe Ferrario, Legnano, IT;
Assignee:
Techint Compagnia Tecnica Internazionale S.p.A., Milan, IT;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B22D 1/106 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B22D 1/106 ;
Abstract
In a sliding chain-type ingot mold (,), each mold is constituted by molding elements (,) representing two half-molds which can be made to face each other so as to form a closed mold shaping a cavity to hold the molten metal. According to the invention, some engaging elements (,) are provided, capable of interacting with cam-shaped surfaces (,) provided on one side on at least one (,) of said molding elements, and on the other side on a fixed frame (,) designed to detach and approach said molding elements.