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EP 1486278 B1 20060111 - Manupilator for a ladle of a casting machine

Title (en)

Manupilator for a ladle of a casting machine

Title (de)

Manipulator für einen Giesslöffel einer Giessanlage

Title (fr)

Manupulateur d'une pache d'une machine de coulée

Publication

EP 1486278 B1 20060111 (DE)

Application

EP 04450124 A 20040609

Priority

AT 9312003 A 20030613

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1486278A1] Metal casting assembly has a casting spoon (1) that is moved by a manipulator. The casting spoon moves on a swivel-shaft (8) on an arm (6) that is adjustable in at least one direction. The casting spoon and swivel shaft are attached by push-fit spring lock attachments.

IPC 8 full level

B22D 41/05 (2006.01); B22D 17/30 (2006.01); B22D 39/02 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B22D 17/30 (2013.01); B22D 39/026 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT DE HU IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1486278 A1 20041215; EP 1486278 B1 20060111; AT 412764 B 20050725; AT A9312003 A 20041215; AT E315450 T1 20060215; DE 502004000242 D1 20060406

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 04450124 A 20040609; AT 04450124 T 20040609; AT 9312003 A 20030613; DE 502004000242 T 20040609