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Method and apparatus for removing thimbles from the stubs of an anode

US6773574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2002
Grant dateAug 10, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B2211/8609
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and method for removing thimbles (12) from stubs (20) of an anode yoke which includes the step of advancing a ram (20) towards each stub with the force applied by the ram against the stub being limited to a preset maximum, and another step of advancing the rams at the same speed to push the stubs through the thimbles.

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