Electrochemical cell frame having integral protector portion
US6368740B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/50
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The unique cell frame of the present invention comprises an integral protector portion. This protector portion comprises a rigid or flexible lip on the membrane side of the cell frame. In an assembled cell stack, the membrane assembly is disposed between two cell frames on the side of the cell frames having the protector portion. Screen assemblies are disposed on the opposite side of the cell frame such that the screen assemblies rest on the protector portion, within the cell frame. The protector portion prevents the edge of the screen assemblies from pinching, cutting, or otherwise damaging the membrane.
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