Patent ID: 8167025
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
1. A dummy bar ( 1 ) for a continuous casting installation for casting a metal strand, comprising a dummy bar head ( 2 ), a transition piece ( 3 ), and a link chain ( 4 ), wherein the transition piece ( 3 ) is arranged between the dummy bar head ( 2 ) and the link chain ( 4 ), wherein at least one of the transition piece ( 3 ) and the link chain ( 4 ) are formed of a plurality of links ( 5 , 6 ) connected with each other in an articulated manner, and wherein the links ( 5 , 6 ) are pivotable relative to each other about a transverse axis (Q) extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (L) of the dummy bar ( 1 ), characterized in that at least one articulated joint (