Feeding device, system and method for measuring the temperature of a molten metal bath with an optical device
AssigneeHeraeus Electro-Nite International N.V.
InventorsMichel VAN VLIERBERGHE, Luc VRANCKX
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Abstract
A feeding device for an optical device for measuring the temperature of a molten metal bath. The device includes detecting means, a housing, moving means enclosed by the housing and a guiding system connected to the housing by rotatable connection means. The guiding includes at least an inlet portion, an outlet portion and a middle portion which is located between the inlet portion and the outlet portion. The middle portion of the guiding system is adjustable in length. Additionally disclosed is a system including the feeding device and an optical device and a method using the system for measuring the temperature of a molten metal bath.
Claims20
A feeding device for an optical device for measuring a temperature of a molten metal bath, comprising
- detecting means, configured to receive a signal from the optical device;
- a housing;
- moving means, adapted to feed and retract the optical device,
- wherein the moving means are enclosed by the housing;
- and,
- a guiding system connected to the housing, wherein the guiding system extends from an inlet end to an outlet end
- and wherein the guiding system comprises at least three portions:
- an inlet portion which comprises the inlet end,
- an outlet portion which comprises the outlet end,
- and a middle portion which is located between the inlet portion and the outlet portion,
- wherein the guiding system is connected to the housing by rotatable connection means at the inlet end, and that
- the middle portion of the guiding system is adjustable in length.
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