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Post mounting system and method for molten metal pump

  • US 6,562,286 B1
  • Filed: 03/13/2001
  • Issued: 05/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/13/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A molten metal pump including a base member to be submerged in molten metal, a support member supported above the level of the molten metal by at least one post extending from said base member to said support member, said post having a longitudinal length extending from said base to an upper end adjacent said support member, and a monolithic coupling securing said post to said support member, said coupling comprising a one-piece flange and collar for receiving an upper end of said post, said flange being removably mounted to said support member to therefore fix the position of the said flange with respect to said support member, said collar being sized to receive said upper end of said post and having an axial length adapted to extend longitudinally along said upper end of said post, said collar including gripping members operable to a locked position engaging said post and an unlocked position releasing said post, said collar being slit along at least a portion of its axial length to form said gripping members, said coupling also including locking means operable to move said gripping members toward each other to engage said upper end of said post in said locked position and away from each other to disengage said upper end of said post in said unlocked position, said flange remains in said fixed position relative to said support member.

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