Patent ID: 7780823
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: C25C

Abstract:
1. Tending module for a series of electrolytic cells for the production of aluminum by fused bath electrolysis, comprising: a frame that can be fixed to a trolley, and a turret fitted on the frame so as to pivot about a vertical axis A during use, and defining, during use, a substantially horizontal turret plane Pt, the turret comprising: wherein, taking as a reference a first plane P the control station has a center C located at a predetermined distance C the bucket shovel and the first anode clamp have centers which are located on the opposite side of the plane P the crust breaker and the retractable duct are located between the control station and a row formed by the bucket shovel and the first anode clamp, and the center of the bucket shovel and the center of each said at least one anode clamp are located on opposite sides of the plane P