Electrolytic cell
AssigneeThe Raymond Lee Organization, Inc.
InventorAdrian Persson
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Abstract
A fixed, hollow, cylindrical, open ended electrically conductive cathode concentrically surrounds a hollow, cylindrical, electrically conductive anode. The anode is fixed upon an electrically conductive axle so as to allow the anode and axle to rotate inside the cathode. Electrically non-conductive brushes are mounted on the anode and rotate therewith, sweeping over the radially inner surface of the cathode. A water inlet housing at one end of the cathode and a water exhaust housing at the other end of the cathode cooperate to divert a stream of water in which salt has been dissolved between the anode and the cathode, the housings also supporting the conductive axle and allowing it to rotate. An electric motor rotates the axle.
Claims5
An electrolytic cell comprising:
- a fixed hollow cylindrical open ended electrically conductive cathode;
- an electrically conductive axle rotatable about its axis and aligned with the axis of the cathode;
- a hollow cylindrical open ended electrically conductive anode disposed between and spaced from the cathode and axle, the axle being aligned with the axis of the anode;
- electrically nonconductive plugs disposed between the anode and axle to mechanically connect the anode and axle whereby the axle and anode rotate as a unit, said plugs having openings to permit passage of water therethrough;
- electrically conductive connectors biased against the axle and attached to the anode to electrically connect the axle and anode;
- a plurality of electrically nonconductive brushes disposed on the external surface of the anode and secured thereto, said brushes being rotated as the anode rotates and sweeping radially over the inner surface of the cathode;
- means for rotating the axle;
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- means for introducing a flow of water containing dissolved salt between the anode and cathode.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.