Patent ID: 6338379
Filing Date: 2002-01-15
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
An improved sliding chain-type ingot mold for a continuous casting plant comprising:two pairs of chains arranged in a closed ring system and configured to rotate in opposite directions, the two pairs of chains each including a plurality of at least one of molding elements and shell-type elements which forms a closed mold, said two pairs of chains being arranged to wind up on a plurality of respective sprockets, one pair of said two pairs of chains having a first set of said plurality of at least one of molding elements and shell-type elements configured to interlock with a second set of said plurality of at least one of molding elements and shell-type elements provided on the other pair of said two pairs of chains to form a cavity for receiving a molten material; a plurality of pressurizing rollers configured to act on said first and second sets of said plurality of at least one of molding elements and shell-type elements to detach and approach with each other; and a plurality of rollers fixedly positioned to counteract said plurality of pressurizing rollers.