Patent ID: 8696817
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: C25C

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for removing a metal deposit accumulated in electrolytic refining on a surface of a cathode, comprising: a support structure for supporting the cathode substantially stationarily in a generally vertical orientation, at least one element for restraining a lower edge of the cathode against horizontal movement, and at least one element for restraining an upper edge of the cathode against horizontal movement, at least one stripping element that is turnable about a horizontal axis spaced from the cathode, the stripping element having an end that is spaced from the horizontal axis and moves vertically relative to the cathode during turning of the stripping element and engages the deposit on the surface of the cathode intermediate the lower and upper edges of the cathode and a control element coupled drivingly to the stripping element for turning the stripping element, whereby cooperation of the stripping element and the elements for restraining the lower and upper edges of the cathode against horizontal movement causes bending of the cathode.