Patent ID: 8783528
Filing Date: 2014-07-22
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
1. A slide gate, including: a first frame member having a channel and a spring located at least in part in the channel; a first plate connected to the first frame member; a second frame member having a second plate connected thereto, the second frame member being moveable between a first position in which the second plate is positioned adjacent the first plate and a second position in which the second plate is positioned away from the first plate; a first nozzle extending through an opening in the first frame member, the first nozzle having a first end, a second end and a passageway extending between the first and second ends and aligned with an opening in the first plate; a second nozzle extending through an opening in the second frame member, the second nozzle having a first end, a second end and a passageway extending between the first and second ends and aligned with an opening in the second plate; a biasing member including a channel having a first surface, a second surface and at least one shaft extending from the second surface and through the spring located in the channel of the first frame member; a retainer for retaining the spring in the channel of the first frame member; and a portion of the second frame member configured to be located within the channel of the biasing member and movable therein.