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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 14, 2000
Marco Rossini, Olgiate Olona, IT;
Techint Compagnia Tecnica Internazionale S.p.A., Milan, IT;
Abstract
The invention refers to a straightener for rolled ferrous products, of the type in which a framework ( ) comprises a pair of opposed shoulders ( ) which support two sets of rolls, a top set ( ) and a bottom set ( ), which define between them a straightening path for straightening said rolled products. According to the invention, said opposed shoulders ( ) may be translated horizontally between a closed, operative, position of containment and support of said rolls ( ), and an open, non-operative, position, in which said sets of rolls ( ) may be removed for replacement with other sets of different rolls. Moreover provided are supporting and transporting means, which are independent of the aforesaid framework ( ), for supporting said sets of rolls ( ) in said open, non-operative, position of the shoulders ( ).