Apparatus for electrodepositing metal
US5393396A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25D1/04
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for electrodeposition of metal comprising an anode assembly and a moving cathode having a plating surface. The anode assembly and the cathode are spaced apart a predetermined distance to define an interelectrode gap therebetween. The anode assembly is comprised of an anode cradle having a non-conductive surface of a predetermined contour facing the cathode, and a plurality of deformable metallic anodes of general uniform thickness. The anodes have a configuration which nearly conforms to the contour of the non-conductive surface of the anode cradle. The deformable anodes are secured to the anode cradle such that the anodes are deformed into mating engagement with the non-conductive surface of the anode cradle to conform to the predetermined contour thereof. Means are provided for connecting the anodes to a source of electrical power.
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