Patent ID: 8163229
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
1. A continuous-casting-nozzle support apparatus for supporting a continuous casting nozzle while pressing the continuous casting nozzle against a sliding nozzle device, comprising: a holding mechanism disposed to extend from a stationary column fixed onto a supporting surface, and adapted to be turnable in a horizontal direction and swingable or movable in an upward-downward direction; a lifting mechanism coupled to the holding mechanism; a supporting mechanism coupled to the lifting mechanism, and adapted to support the continuous casting nozzle; and a hooking device provided in the lifting mechanism, and adapted to allow the lifting mechanism to be hooked to a first engagement portion formed on a sliding metal frame of the sliding nozzle device, wherein the supporting mechanism includes a second engagement portion engageable with a protrusion provided on the continuous casting nozzle, and wherein the lifting mechanism is adapted to be capable of lower the continuous casting nozzle downwardly through the supporting mechanism, wherein the lifting mechanism is adapted to lift the continuous casting nozzle through the supporting mechanism and includes: