Combination seal and tentering means for electrolysis cells

Patent · Tue Mar 31 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6875722

Morris, G J.E.; Grosshandler, S

An electrolysis cell assembly is described comprising: (a) an anode frame, (b) a cathode frame, (c) a separator interposed between the anode and cathode frame, (d) a first seal-tentering means interposed between one side of the separator and the anode frame, the first seal-tentering means comprising a substantially solid member having a first generally planar surface in contact with the separator. A second uneven surface is in contact with the anode frame and a periphery defining a shoulder portion having an inside surface in contact with the outside surface of the anode frame. The solid member is adapted for providing a fluid-tight seal and for tentering the separator between at least two adjacent electrode frame members. (e) a second seal-tentering means interposed between the other side of the separator and the cathode frame, the second seal-tentering means comprising a substantially solid member having a first generally planar surface in contact with the separator. A second uneven surface is in contact with the cathode frame and a periphery defining a shoulder portion having an inside surface in contact with the outside surface of the cathode frame. The solid member is adapted for providing a fluid-tight seal and for tentering the separator between at least two adjacent electrode frame members.

• Assignee: Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI
• Patent Number(s): US 4654134
• OSTI ID: 6875722
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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