Bearing structure for continuous casting machine

Abstract

A bearing structure for a curved continuous casting machine includes a monolithic and integrated structure, made of metal sheet, substantially closed and self-bearing, having at the upper part a seating or base suitable for the assembly of an ingot mold and accommodating along the casting curve both the rolls for containing and guiding the cast product, and also at least part of a secondary cooling system.

1 . A bearing structure for a curved continuous casting machine, comprising a monolithic and integrated structure, made of metal sheet, substantially closed and self-bearing, having at the upper part a seating or base suitable for the assembly of an ingot mold and accommodating along the casting curve both the rolls for containing and guiding the cast product, and also at least part of the secondary cooling system. 
   
   
       2 . The bearing structure as in  claim 1 , comprising a metal plate functioning as a base and able to be incorporated into the floor. 
   
   
       3 . The bearing structure as in  claim 1 , comprising a plurality of lateral and bottom panels defining a body supporting at least the lower rolls containing and guiding the casting line. 
   
   
       4 . The bearing structure as in  claim 1 , comprising, at least in correspondence with the lower portion of the casting curve, it has a plurality of opening covers able to allow access to the relative segments of the casting curve. 
   
   
       5 . BThe bearing structure as in  claim 4 , wherein said opening covers have a substantially U-shaped structure surrounding the relative segment of the casting curve. 
   
   
       6 . The bearing structure as in  claim 4 , wherein said covers open in an upward direction with respect to the casting line. 
   
   
       7 . The bearing structure as in  claim 4 , wherein said covers open in a lateral direction with respect to the casting line. 
   
   
       8 . The bearing structure as in  claim 4 , wherein inside said covers at least the upper rolls for containing and guiding the casting line are assembled. 
   
   
       9 . The bearing structure as in  claim 4 , characterized wherein inside said covers at least part of the nozzles of the secondary cooling system of the casting line are assembled. 
   
   
       10 . The bearing structure as in  claim 1 , comprising rapid attachment means for connection to a source of electric and/or water feed. 
   
   
       11 . The bearing structure as in  claim 1 , wherein the bearing structure comprises inside itself rapid connection means and interconnection means to feed lubrication systems. 
   
   
       12 . The bearing structure as in  claim 1 , comprising a substantially closed chamber disposed immediately downstream from the exit of the ingot-mold and covering at least the upper segment of the casting curve. 
   
   
       13 . The bearing structure as in  claim 1 , able to be installed in a shed of a production plant, wherein the bearing structure is located in cooperation with a bridge, defining the casting plane, having a width substantially equal to that of a bay of said shed. 
   
   
       14 . The bearing structure as in  claim 13 , wherein below the casting plane the bridge comprises at least an intermediate plane for accommodating at least part of the services auxiliary to casting.