Patent ID: 11946145
Assignee: COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY
Field: Surface technology, coating (Chemistry)
Classification: CPC C  Y | IPC C

Claim 0:
1. A device comprising:
a trough comprising a plurality of connected walls configured to hold a molten galvanization material within the trough, the trough further comprising:
a first end comprising a first gate system;
a second end, opposing the first end, comprising a second gate system;
a roller connected, inside the trough, to opposing inside walls of the plurality of connected walls;
a sump disposed within the trough; and
an inlet connected to the sump,

wherein the trough comprises a hook retainer extending outwardly from the first end and further comprises a slotted holder extending outwardly from the first end, and
wherein the first gate system comprises:
a gate comprising a guide pin and a top shelf, the guide pin disposed in the slotted holder; and
a key disposed between the top shelf and the hook retainer such that the key secures the gate between the top shelf and the hook retainer.