Method and apparatus for removing thimbles from the stubs of an anode
US6773574B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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