Filter press device for electrodeposition of metal from solutions, which is made up of separating elements conformed by ion exchange membranes forming a plurality of anolyte and catholyte chambers, wherein the electrodes are connected in series with automatic detachment of the metal product

A filter press device for the electrodeposition of metal from solutions, wherein the filter press device is a completely closed and pressure sealed device with no emission of gases under controlled pressure, flow, amperage, voltage, pH, and temperature, the filter press device consists of:

• chamber units independently formed by a series of plates made of an electrically insulating material,
• electrodes, and
• ion exchange membranes placed between each anode and cathode to form a plurality of anode and cathode compartments, wherein the ion exchange membranes prevent passage of solvent,
• wherein each one of the plates of insulating material contains a series of openings from which electrolytes and liquors from metallurgical operations are loaded into the anode and cathode compartments at room temperature and at uniform flow rates, residence times and amperage,
• wherein each of the plurality of anode and cathode compartments comprises independent communication openings for movement of catholyte or anolyte, the communication openings are arranged along a length of an electrowinning device in parallel and/or series, at the same time allowing an incorporation and movement of fluids inside each compartment from one end to an other end, from a lower part to an upper part, from the upper part to the lower part, from left to right, or vice-versa, and from opposite positions to their incorporation, spent liquors are removed,
• wherein, once a production cycle is concluded, a cell is stopped by opening thereof, metal deposition cathodes are raised, removed, and replaced to start a new production cycle, or the metal deposition cathodes remain in place without being removed from the filter press device and electrodeposited product is detached.