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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 02, 2010
Junichi Funato, Fukuoka, JP;
Teruo Aoki, Fukuoka, JP;
Hisatake Okumura, Fukuoka, JP;
Krosakiharima Corporation, Fukuoka, JP;
Abstract
A continuous-casting-nozzle support apparatus capable of enhancing sealing performance between a continuous casting nozzle and an SN device. The continuous-casting-nozzle support apparatus comprises: a holding mechanismdisposed to extend from a stationary columnfixed onto a supporting surface, and adapted to be turnable in a horizontal direction and swingable or movable in an upward-downward direction; a lifting mechanismprovided on the side of a distal end of the holding mechanism; a supporting mechanismprovided on the side of a distal end of the lifting mechanism, and adapted to support a continuous casting nozzle; and a hooking deviceprovided in the lifting mechanism, and adapted to allow the lifting mechanismto be hooked to a first engagement portionformed on a sliding metal frame of a sliding nozzle device, wherein the lifting mechanismis adapted to lift the continuous casting nozzlethrough the supporting mechanism