Electromechanical attachment of inert electrode to a current conductor
AssigneeAlcoa Inc.
InventorsIsrael Stol, S. John Pien, Robert W. Woods, Rabindra K. Bhattcharyya
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Abstract
A coupling for an inert electrode for refining a metal is provided. The coupling includes an electrode assembly and an electrically conductive support structure assembly. The support structure assembly includes a mechanical connection and an electrical connection which are in spaced relation. The mechanical connection holds the electrical connection in compression.
Claims33
A coupling for an inert electrode for refining a metal, said coupling comprising:
- an electrode assembly;
- an electrically conductive support structure assembly coupled to said electrode assembly, said support structure assembly comprising a mechanical connection and a separate electrical connection;
- said mechanical connection and said electrical connection are in a spaced relation to each other;
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- said mechanical connection holds said electrical connection in compression.
A method of coupling an inert electrode assembly to a current conductor comprising the steps of:
- providing an inert electrode assembly;
- providing an electrically conductive support structure assembly comprising a separate mechanical connection and an electrical connection;
- coupling said electrode assembly to said support structure assembly so that said mechanical connection holds said electrical connection in compression.
A method of coupling an inert electrode assembly to a current conductor comprising the steps of:
- providing a inert electrode assembly having a mechanical connection and an electrical connection;
- providing an electrically conductive support structure assembly having a mechanical connection and an electrical connection;
- coupling said electrode assembly to said support structure assembly so that said mechanical connection holds said electrical connection in compression.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.