Electrode for a plasma arc torch having an enhanced cooling configuration
US6403915B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/3489
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An electrode having a ribbed configuration providing a large surface area for cooling the electrode. The electrode includes an elongated electrode body having a first end and a second end. The electrode also includes a shoulder having an enlarged diameter body integral with the electrode body. The shoulder has an imperforate face toward the first end and at least one rib extending aft of the face towards the second end of the electrode body.
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