公开(公告)号：US20170051831A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15307478

申请日：2015-04-27

Applicant: HATCH LTD.

Inventor： Stephen D. Haley

IPC: F16J15/08 ,  F27D11/10

CPC classification number: F16J15/0812 ,  F16J15/028 ,  F16J15/065 ,  F16J15/104 ,  F27D11/10 ,  H05B7/12

Abstract: A highly flexible sealing arrangement designed to seal high-temperature furnace ports, particularly the electrode port of an electric furnace. The seal comprises an annular support member fixed to a flexible sealing member and employs the use of a garter spring to uniformly apply the desired amount of seal compression. The arrangement and flexibility of the sealing member allows the seal to adapt itself to the wide range of operating and upset conditions that typically exist for a furnace electrode seal. Frictional wear on the seal may be greatly reduced as the design inherently allows for a much lower amount of seal compression to be applied, furthermore, the seal is able to move axially which can significantly reduce wear caused by electrode regulation.

Abstract translation: 一种高度灵活的密封装置，用于密封高温炉口，特别是电炉的电极端口。 密封件包括固定到柔性密封构件的环形支撑构件，并采用使用卡箍弹簧来均匀地施加所需量的密封压缩。 密封构件的布置和柔性允许密封件适应于通常存在于炉电极密封件的宽范围的操作和镦锻条件。 密封件上的摩擦磨损可以大大降低，因为设计固有地允许施加更低量的密封压缩，此外，密封件能够轴向移动，这可以显着减少由电极调节引起的磨损。

公开(公告)号：US10100930B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US15307478

申请日：2015-04-27

Applicant: HATCH LTD.

Inventor： Stephen D. Haley

IPC: F16J3/00 ,  F16J15/08 ,  F27D11/10 ,  F16J15/02 ,  F16J15/06 ,  F16J15/10 ,  H05B7/12

Abstract: A highly flexible sealing arrangement designed to seal high-temperature furnace ports, particularly the electrode port of an electric furnace. The seal comprises an annular support member fixed to a flexible sealing member and employs the use of a garter spring to uniformly apply the desired amount of seal compression. The arrangement and flexibility of the sealing member allows the seal to adapt itself to the wide range of operating and upset conditions that typically exist for a furnace electrode seal. Frictional wear on the seal may be greatly reduced as the design inherently allows for a much lower amount of seal compression to be applied, furthermore, the seal is able to move axially which can significantly reduce wear caused by electrode regulation.

公开(公告)号：US20160208399A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US14913447

申请日：2014-12-08

Applicant: HATCH LTD.

Inventor： William R.P. Berends ,  Stephen D. Haley

IPC: C25C7/02 ,  C25C3/12 ,  C25C3/08 ,  C25C3/16

CPC classification number: C25C7/025 ,  C25C3/085 ,  C25C3/125 ,  C25C3/16 ,  C25C7/005

Abstract: An electrode assembly for use in a reduction cell for the production of metal such as aluminum. The electrode comprises an electrically conductive carbon electrode block with an electrically conductive metal member connected thereto. At least one solid, conductive metal insert is at least partly received in the carbon electrode block with an interference fit, such that the insert exerts a lateral force on the carbon electrode block. The insert provides an improved electrically conductive connection between the carbon electrode block and the conductive metal member, with reduced resistance. The insert may provide a direct connection between the electrode block and the metal member, or the connection may be provided through a layer of cast iron or other metal element provided between the electrode block and the metal member. The electrode assembly may either comprise an anode or a cathode.

Abstract translation: 一种用于生产金属如铝的还原电池的电极组件。 电极包括导电碳电极块，导电金属构件与其连接。 至少一个固体导电金属插入件至少部分地被接纳在碳电极块中，具有过盈配合，使得插件在碳电极块上施加横向力。 插入件在碳电极块和导电金属构件之间提供改进的导电连接，具有降低的电阻。 插入件可以提供电极块和金属构件之间的直接连接，或者可以通过设置在电极块和金属构件之间的铸铁或其它金属元件层来提供连接。 电极组件可以包括阳极或阴极。