Patent ID: 6500318
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: C25C

Abstract:
An electrolytic cell for the recovery of metal from a solution contained therein by plating onto a cathode thereof, the cell comprising:an open topped container for containing said solution; a closure arrangement for closing the top of said container to seal said solution therein and; a cathode; said closure arrangement comprising (a) electrically insulated support means for supporting said cathode such that it extends into the solution in the container when in use and it is withdrawn from the solution and the container when the closure arrangement is lifted, and (b) electrical connection means that comprises a first part that is in electrical contact with said cathode, and a second part that extends from said first part and out through said closure arrangement; said cathode extending around the support means such that the inner surface of the cathode engages an exposed outer surface of the first part of said electrical connection means.