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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2007
Filed:
May. 02, 2005
George S. Mordue, Ravenna, OH (US);
Mark A. Bright, Sewickley, PA (US);
Chris T. Vild, Cleveland Heights, OH (US);
Richard S. Henderson, Solon, OH (US);
Richard C. Chandler, Solon, OH (US);
George S. Mordue, Ravenna, OH (US);
Mark A. Bright, Sewickley, PA (US);
Chris T. Vild, Cleveland Heights, OH (US);
Richard S. Henderson, Solon, OH (US);
Richard C. Chandler, Solon, OH (US);
Pyrotex, Inc., Spokane, WA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for moving a stream of molten metal comprising a pumping member, a housing at least partially enclosing the pumping member, a power device seated on a support, and a shaft connecting the power device and the pumping member. At least one post is disposed between the support and the housing. The post includes an elongated rod comprising a metal alloy surrounded by an outer sheath. An inner member may surround the rod and provide a molten metal resistant barrier. The rod includes a first end connected to the support and a second end secured to the housing. A similar design for a shaft is also provided.