Buoyant electrode
US4437097A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 1982 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01B7/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A towable, flexible electrode for high density electrical current transfer to sea water is characterized structural improvements including use of hard drawn aluminum wire and a rotatable and slideable aft slip ring to avoid "bird caging", and towing and electrical connectors having a first portion fixed to the electrode and presenting a boss, and a lug portion having a body with a bore receiving the boss and pinned thereto. The electrode features an optional insulating tube for moving the effective length of the electrode rearwardly of a towing platform.
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