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Disc means for an electrode for use in electric arc furnaces

US4639928A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1984
Grant dateJan 27, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/25
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an electrode for electric arc furnaces, having a water-cooled metallic electrode holder and a consumable section connected to the electrode holder by means of a threaded nipple, the electrode holder having a protective jacket made up of rings. A disc positioned between the consumble section and the electrode holder which, in the event of a fracture of the consumable section, remains attached to the electrode holder for protection against electric arc strike.

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