Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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Background of the Invention
(1) Field of the Invention:
This invention relates to a tool for holding and positioning holding d~vices
in an ingot mold so as to position and secure side boards or inserts in desired position
therein .
(2) Description of the Prior Art:
No prior art structures are known that compare with the tool of the present
invention. Heretofore holding devices for sideboards in ingot molds have been
manually positioned as they have comprised simple bars positioned between the
side boards so as to hold the same in frictional engagement as disclosed in U.S.patent 3,432,138 of March 11, 1969 to Shephard, et al.
This invention discloses a tool which will temporarily receive and hold a
side board holding device in alligator jaws thereof so that the holding device
can be easily and quickly positioned in an ingot mold against side boards positioned
therein and pushed into position to hold the side boards in the ingot mold.
Summary of the Invention
A tool for temporarily supporting and positioning holding devices for
side boards in an ingot mold is disclosed as having alligator jaws with configurations
arranged to secure a holding device therein while it is being positioned in an ingot
mold so as to hold side boards in position therein.
Description of the Drawings
Figure 1 is a top plan view of the tool of the invention showirlg a holding
device temporarily positioned therein,
Figure 2 is a perspective view of side boards as arranged in the top of an
ingot mold with one of the holding devices shown in initial position therein,
Figure 3 is a top plan view of an ingot mold with parts broken away and
28 jllustrating the holding dev;ce ;n final position therein with the tool of the
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invention being withdrawn there rom, and
Figure 4 is an exploded elevation with parts broken away showing the
relation of the tool and the holding device and wherein broken lines indicate
an alternate position of one of the jaws of the tool.
Descri tion of the Preferred Embodiment
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In the form of the invention chosen for illustration the tool for installing
devices for holding side boards in ingot molds comprises an elongated handle 10
having a fixed jaw 11 on one end thereof and a movable jaw 12 hinged thereto
by a hinge 13. A coil spring is incorporated in the hinge 13 and normally urges
the hinged jaw 12 to a position in spaced, parallel relation with the fixed jaw 11
as best seen in Figure 4 of the drawings.
Still referring to Figure 4 of the drawings, it will be seen that there is a
raised circular configuration 14 on the fixed jaw 11 inwardly from the open ends
of the jaws 11 and 12 and secondary raised rib configurations 15 positioned in
spaced relation to one another and at one side of the raise circular configuration
14. It will also be seen that there is a U-shaped handl~ 16 on the hinged jaw
12 so that the wme can be manually moved thereby.
By referring now to Figure 1 of the drawings, it will be seen that a device
for holding side boards in an ingot mold and comprising an elongated metal rod 17
with a U-shaped intermediate section 18 therein is shown positioned with the U-shaped
in~ermediate section 18 of the holding device positioned around the raised circular
configuration 14 and with a portion of one of the arms of the intermediate U-shape
Iying between the spaced rib configurations 15 heretofore described. It will thus
be seen that the holding device for side boards in an ingot mold is formed largelj of
the rod-like body member 17 with its U-shaped intermediate section 18 positioned
with its end portions at an angle to the jaws 11 and 12 of the tool. It will
further be seen that the ends of the holding device are provided with serrated,
28 distortable end sections 19 all as set forth in my co-pending application for
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Canadianpaten~ on HOLDING DEVICE FOR SIDE BOARDS IN INGOT MOLDS,
Al Serial No. ~ 3// 9~ , filed J~/y o2~ '75
By referring now to Figure 2 of the drawings, it will be seen that three
side boards S are shown in spaced and right angular relation as they would be
located in the upper end of an ingot mold as seen for example in Figure 3 of
the drwings and that they are provided with suspending hooks 20 which may
be engaged over the upper end of the ingot mold. One of the holding devices
is shown partially positioned relative to the side boards S.
By referring now to Figure 3 o~ the drawings, a top plan view of a por-
tion of an ingot mold M may be seen with the side boards S positioned therein
by the hooks 20 and one of the holding devices moved into position so as to
firmly hold the side boards S in the ingot mold M. The tool including the mov-
able jaw 12 and the fixed jaw 11 has been removed from its engagement with the
holding device by tipping or tilting the same relative to the holding device in
its fixed position and it will be observed by referring to Figure 4 of the drawings,
that the open end of the fixed jaw 11 has an offset section 11 A so that the
tool may be used to bump or push the holding device into its final holding
position as seen in Figure 3 of the drawings, whereby the serrated clips 19 are
firmly engaged in the side boards S.
It w;ll occur to those skilled in the art that when the tool has been removed
from the ingot mold a second holding device may be positioned between the jaws 11
and 12 thereof by opening the jaw 12 and positioning another holding device in
position as seen in Figure 1 of the drawings and that the tool may then be used to
position and secure the holding device in the other end of the ingot mold as two such
holding devices are normally used to position four of the side boards in an ingot mold.
as will be understood by those skilled in the art and as also disclosed in my foresaid
co-pending application for Canadian patent on HOLDING DEVICE FOR SIDE
28 BOARDS I N I N GOT MOLDS .
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While the handle 10 as disclosed herein is shown to be axially aligned
with a portion of the fixed jaw 11 it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that
it can be positioned at any desired angle with respect thereto and that the device
will be workable and useable for its intended purpose. It will further be seen that
if the tensioning cnd/or resilient configuration of the holding device to be inserted
by the tool of the invention is changed from the U-shape 18 hereinbefore described,
the configurations i~ the jaws 11 and 12 may be modified to receive the changed
configuration. The fixed and movable jaws 11 and 12 will be seen to be arranged
to hold the holding devices in a fixed position while the holding devices are being
inserted by the tool against the side boards in the ir!got mold.
It will also occur to those skilled in the art that if desired a latch may be
employed to retain the 1aws 11 and 12 in closed relation until released although a
sprtng biased hinge 13 as hereinbefore disclosed is deemed satisfactory for most
operating conditions.
It will thus be seen that a tool for installing devices holding side boards
in an ingot mold has been disclosed which may be simply and easily formed and
readily used to engage and hold the holding device and while holding it position it
in an ingot mold and thrust it into fixed position against the side boards therein and
wh`ereby the tool may be released from the holding device and removed and used in
a subsequent operation. The device of the invention saves considerable time and
effort in installing holding devices for side boards and the like in ingot molds as
such devices as have heretofore been used in the art have been manually installed
and on occasion have had h be forcefully driven into position all of which is
eliminated through the use of the tool disclosed herein.
The tool disclosed herein permits re,mote installation of side boards and side
board holding devices in a hot top thereby contributing substantially to the
safety of the workman making the installation. No other tool known in the art
28 will permit a remote installàtion relative to a single hot top platform.
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Although but one embodiment of the present invention has been illustrated
and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes
and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spir;t of the
i nvention .
