Retaining structure for refractory lining in high temperature vessel

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A high temperature vessel, such as a ladle for containing molten metal, comprises a metal outer shell and a refractory inner lining. The interior of the vessel has a curved cross-section in a plane transverse to the center line of the vessel, and there is an opening at one end of the vessel. There can be forces which urge the refractory lining toward the open end and structure, is provided at the open end to retain the refractory lining in place against the urging of those forces. The retaining structure comprises an end course of refractory retaining bricks and a metal retaining member thermally protected by the end course. The metal retaining member holds the end course in place, and the …