Optimized graphite electrode pin configuration
US7835419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A pin for use in connecting graphite electrodes into a joint, where the pin has at least one male tang having a tang factor, defined as the ratio of male tang length to diameter of the electrode into which hit is to be threaded, of at least about 0.60.
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