摘要 |
<p>Apparatus for cleaning spent anodes removed from electrolytic metal electrowinning cells. An anode support frame (15) comprises inverted U-shaped portion (15A) having limbs (16, 17) and further portion (15B) extending as extension of limb (17). Spent anode (26) is supported in frame (15) with rod (30) located between limbs (16, 17) of the frame and a clamp arm (20) is actuated to clamp the anode butt (32) and yoke (31) to the frame (15). Frame (15) is then rotated by actuation of hydraulic cylinder (41) to lay the anode down into position in which frozen bath (33) can be cleaned from the butt by vertical movement of cleaning hammers (37).</p> |