Method and an apparatus for preparing a platform for bottom casting
AssigneeNorbergs Mekaniska Verkstads AB
InventorsCurt Jerling, Hans Olsson, Torgny Veiback
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Abstract
Platforms for bottom casting are prepared prior to the casting operation by charging hollow bricks into a mobile loading member shaped in conformity with the pattern formed by the platform channels and by transferring the bricks to the channels to form runner conduits therein by lowering the loading member bodily into the channels and releasing the bricks onto the channel bottoms.
Claims16
A bricklaying apparatus for preparing a platform having channel means therein for bottom casting, characterized in that it comprises a supporting frame, a loading member pivotally suspended therein and having arm structures capable of holding bricks forming rows by means of securing and clamping members, means for tilting and lowering or raising the loading member into or away from a horizontal position wherein the bricks are received by said channel means, and means for suspending the action of said securing and clamping members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.