METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING A SUSPENSION BAR FROM AN ELECTRODE

摘要

PCT No. PCT/BE82/00025 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 4, 1983 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 4, 1983 PCT Filed Dec. 22, 1982 PCT Pub. No. WO83/02289 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 7, 1983.Process and apparatus for separating a suspension bar (14) from an electrode (11) that is vertically suspended by this bar and that comprises, besides this bar, an electrolytic plate (12) and one or several suspension loops (13) fastened to the plate, the suspension bar extending through these loops. The suspension bar (14) is first relieved of the weight of the plate (12) by bringing the electrode (11) in a horizontal position in which its plate (12) is caused to rest on a support (34 or 34'). The position of the bar (14) is then changed with regard to the position of the plate (12) by moving the support (34 or 34') with the plate (12) in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bar (14) while retaining the latter.