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Apparatus for assembling anodes for electrolytic cells
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1969-09-15
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-09-15
Abstract
Abstract Relates to an apparatus for securing threaded anode sections to a threaded anode in an electrolytic cell in which the anode clamping assembly is floatably mounted relatively to a supporting structure so that contact pressure between the anode section and an anode in the electrolytic cell will not exceed an amount sufficient to fracture the anodes.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley J Gustetic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:12
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B7/00; H05B7/02; H05B7/14; C; C25; C25C; C25C3/00; C25C3/06; C25C3/08; C25C3/12; C25C3/125; C25C7/00; C25C7/02; C25C7/025; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P10/00; Y02P10/25; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53026; Y10T29/5303; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53204; Y10T29/53261; Y10T29/53687; Y10T29/53983
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said means for floatably mounting said clamping assembly comprises spring means between said clamping assembly and said supporting structure which are compressed when an anode is supported by said assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 2 in which said spring means includes a plurality of axially aligned springs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said threaded means for axially moving said clamping means comprises a nonrotatable threaded control member, a threaded shaft for rotating said clamping means in threaded relationship with said control member, the threads on said shaft and control member being of the same pitch as the threads on the anode and anode section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 4 in which said shaft is driven through a gear which is slidably mounted on said shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 5 in which said gear is driven by power means supported on said shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 4 in which said shaft is provided with a longitudinal bore, an actuating rod extending through said bore and connected to said clamping means and a ram for actuating said rod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 having means for sensing relative movement between the supporting structure and said clamping assembly due to contact of an anode section in said assembly with an anode in said cell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 8 having means initiated by said sensing means to stop rotation of said clamping means whenever said relative movement exceeds a predetermined amount.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |