Patent ID: 7273582
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: B22D,C22B,F04D

Abstract:
1. An assembly for mating a molten metal pump post comprising an elongated rod surrounded by a protective sheath, to a motor mount, the assembly comprising: a hollow body member comprising an aperture shaped to receive the rod, a first end and a second end; a cup-shaped member positioned at the second end of the hollow body member and axially aligned with the aperture, the cup-shaped member comprising an open end distal the hollow body member second end and a substantially closed end proximal the hollow body member second end, wherein the open end is shaped to receive the protective sheath and the substantially closed end comprises an opening shaped so that the elongated rod can pass through; a clamping member at least partially surrounding the cup-shaped member; and a bracket fastened at a first end to the rod above the hollow body member first end and fastened at a second end to the clamping member.