Means for forming a continuous electrolytic deposit of constant thickness
US5124015A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25D7/0607
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A continuous electrolytic deposit of constant thickness is formed on a moving substrate (2) constituting a cathode passing in adjacent spaced relation to an anode (3) to provide a narrow electrolysis gap therebetween. The anode consists of a plurality of anode modules (3) which are supported mechanically independent of each other. The electrical and hydraulic circuits respectively feeding the anode modules include flexible sealing members (8, 11, 12, 14) between the fixed sources of current and electrolyte respectively and the anode modules. The anode modules are provided with supports (4, 9, 10) whereby they are supported on the cathode (2) or on a surface (1) directly linked to the cathode. The support for at least one anode module (3) may be adjustable for adjusting the distance between the anode module and the cathode. The supports (4) are shoes or rollers, for example, which may be mounted at the ends of arms (9, 10) supporting the anode modules.
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