Patent ID: 6497271
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
A pig casting machine, comprising at least one endless conveyor belt, on which pig casting molds having a mold cavity, respectively, are fastened, for transport of the pig casting molds from a casting station to a pig removal station and vice versa, wherein each pig casting mold, with the mold cavity facing upwardly, is filled when passing through the casting station with molten metal, as well as a device for cooling the pig casting molds before, during and/or after casting, wherein the pig casting molds have thin walls, wherein the pig casting molds (3, 112, 207) are embodied for receiving molten heavy metal having a melting temperature above 1,000Â° C., wherein carrying baskets (17) are provided and fastened on the respective endless conveyor belt for receiving the individual pig casting molds (12), wherein the carrying baskets are designed such that the carrying baskets are only partially in supporting contact with the pig casting molds, wherein an inner contour of the carrying baskets is matched approximately to an outer contour of the pig casting molds and, for providing the supporting contact, is provided with support pins (19) providing a point support of the thin walls of the pig casting molds.