Edge covering with anti-slip system

Abstract

Insulating edge covers for the edges of cathode plates for electro-refining or electro-winning processes, which allow to inhibit the deposit of metal on the edges of the plate, facilitating the detachment of said deposited metal, from the cathode plates, and prevents or minimizes unwanted slipping of the cathode plates when they are supported and/or moved on a surface.

1 . A permanent cathode for electro-refining or electro-winning processes that comprises a conductive bar attached to the upper edge of a stainless steel or titanium plate, which allows inhibiting the deposit of metal in the edges of the plate, and prevents or minimizes slipping and unwanted movement of the plate when it is resting and/or moved on a surface, which includes an edge cover, which includes:
 two lateral edge covers formed by an elongated body with a length that makes it possible to cover at least partially one edge or lateral side of the plate, each lateral edge comprising a first groove, which extends to along one side of the lateral edge cover, where said first slot is inserted in a lateral edge or side of the plate, fixing the position of the lateral edge cover so that the plate it is fitted in said first slot;   a lower edge cover formed by an elongated body with a length that covers the lower edge of the plate, leaving an area of the lower corners of the plate uncovered, comprising a first groove, which is extends along one side of said lower edge cover, where said first slot is inserted into the lower edge of the plate fixing the position of the lower edge cover so that the plate fitted in said first slot;   two corner edge covers that join, each one, one end of a side edge cover with one end of the lower edge cover, covering a lower corner of the plate, where each cover corner edge is formed by an L-shaped body, comprising a first L-shaped slot, which follows the shape of the body, where one end of a side edge cover is inserted under pressure, one end of the lower edge cover and one lower corner of the plate,   WHEREIN the edge cover includes a non-slip system in its lower part, which comprises at least one non-slip element arranged in the lower edge cover, in the corner edge covers, or in both, so that the at least one non-slip element remains supported on the surface when the cathode is supported or moved on it, allowing for better grip with said surface when the at least one non-slip element is deformed.   
     
     
         2 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the first slot of the side edge covers is a rectangular housing that has a width of 3 mm and a depth of 10 mm. 
     
     
         3 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the first slot of the lower edge cover is a rectangular housing that has a width of 3 mm and a depth of 10 mm. 
     
     
         4 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the distance from the lower edge of the plate to the closest end of a lateral edge cover is at least the depth of the first bottom edge cover slot and the distance from the edge or lateral side of the plate to the nearest end of the bottom edge cover is at least the depth of the first edge cover slot. 
     
     
         5 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the side edge covers also comprise a second slot, which is diametrically opposite to the first slot, which extends along the body of each lateral edge cover, where said second slot has a rod inserted under pressure to fit the first slot to the plate of the cathode, making the walls of the first groove come closer, increasing the pressure or tightening of said walls, favoring the adherence of the lateral edge covers to the plate of the cathode. 
     
     
         6 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN it comprises an adhesive between the edges of the plate and the first slots of the lateral edge covers and the lower edge cover. 
     
     
         7 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the corner edge cover covers at least 5% of the length of a lateral edge cover or the lower edge cover. 
     
     
         8 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the side edge covers, bottom edge covers and corner edge covers are made of plastic, either extruded, injected or mechanized. 
     
     
         9 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 8 , WHEREIN the plastic used for the construction of the edge cover is any polymer resistant to sulfuric acid subjected to temperature. 
     
     
         10 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises a plurality of non-slip elements, cylindrical in shape, inserted under pressure into transverse grooves, which define circular housings, in the lower part of each corner edge cover, wherein said transversal grooves are arranged in a regular manner being separated from each other by the same distance and have a smaller diameter than the non-slip elements so that at least a portion of Said non-slip elements protrude from said transverse grooves, remaining in contact with the surface when the cathode is supported or moved on it, allowing better grip with said surface when the non-slip elements are deformed. 
     
     
         11 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises three non-slip elements, cylindrical in shape, inserted under pressure into transverse grooves at the bottom of each corner edge cover, where said transversal grooves are arranged equidistantly in the lower part of the corner edge cover, defining a circular housing, having a smaller diameter than the three non-slip elements so that they can be inserted under pressure in said transversal grooves, so that at least a portion of said non-slip elements protrudes from said transverse grooves, remaining in contact with the surface when the cathode is resting or moved on it, allowing to improve the grip with said surface when the non-slip elements are deformed. 
     
     
         12 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises a cylindrical non-slip element, inserted under pressure into a longitudinal slot at the bottom of each corner edge cover, parallel to the lower edge of the plate, wherein said longitudinal groove extends along the entire length of the lower part of the corner edge cover, defining a circular housing, wherein said longitudinal groove has a diameter smaller than the non-slip element so that it can be inserted under pressure into the longitudinal slot so that at least a portion of said non-slip element protrudes from said longitudinal slot, remaining in contact with the surface when the cathode is supported or transferred on it, allowing to improve the grip with said surface when the non-slip element is deformed. 
     
     
         13 . The permanent cathode ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the lower edge cover ( 5 ) also comprises a second slot, which is diametrically opposite to the first slot, which extends along the body of the lower edge cover ( 5 ), where said second slot allows inserting, under pressure, a roller ( 9 ) to fit the first slot to the plate ( 3 ) of the cathode ( 1 ), making the walls of the first slot come closer, increasing the pressure or tightening of said walls, favoring the adherence of the lower edge cover ( 5 ) to the plate ( 3 ) of the cathode ( 1 ). 
     
     
         14 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises a plurality of cylindrical non-slip elements, inserted under pressure into transverse grooves in the lower part of the lower edge cover arranged regularly along the entire length of the body of the lower edge cover, being separated from each other by the same distance, defining circular housings, where said transverse grooves have a smaller diameter than the non-slip elements so that these can be inserted under pressure into the respective transverse grooves so that at least a portion of said non-slip elements protrudes from said transverse grooves, wherein said at least one portion is such that it projects beyond from the lower part of the corner edge covers, so that the non-slip elements remain resting on the surface when the cathode is resting or transferred on it, allowing better grip with said surface when the non-slip elements are deformed. 
     
     
         15 . The permanent cathode according to  claim 1 , WHEREIN the non-slip element is a rubber or rubber plug. 
     
     
         16 . An edge cover for plates of permanent cathodes for electro-refining or electro-winning processes that comprises a conductive bar attached to the upper edge of a plate of stainless steel or titanium, that allow inhibiting the metal deposit on the edges of the plate, and prevents or minimizes slippage and unwanted movements of the plate when it is supported and/or moved on a surface, which includes
 two lateral edge covers formed by an elongated body with a length that makes it possible to cover at least partially one edge or lateral side of the plate, each lateral edge comprising a first groove, which extends to along one side of the lateral edge cover to insert into an edge or lateral side of the plate;   a lower edge cover formed by an elongated body with a length that covers the lower edge of the plate, leaving an area of the lower corners of the plate uncovered, comprising a first groove, which is extends along one side of said lower edge cover, to insert the lower edge of the plate;   two corner edge covers that join, each one, one end of a side edge cover with one end of the lower edge cover, to cover a lower corner of the plate, where each corner edge cover is formed by an L-shaped body, comprising a first L-shaped slot, which follows the shape of the body, where one end of a side edge cover is inserted under pressure and one end of the lower edge cover,   WHEREIN the edge cover includes a non-slip system in its lower part, which comprises at least one non-slip element arranged in the lower edge cover, in the corner edge covers, or in both, so that the at least one non-slip element remains supported on the surface when the cathode is supported or moved on it, allowing for better grip with said surface when the at least one non-slip element is deformed.   
     
     
         17 . The edge cover according to  claim 16 , WHEREIN the first groove of the lateral edge covers is a rectangular housing that has a width of 3 mm and a depth of 10 mm. 
     
     
         18 . The edge cover according to  claim 16 , WHEREIN the first slot of the lower edge cover is a rectangular housing that has a width of 3 mm and a depth of 10 mm. 
     
     
         19 . The edge cover according to  claim 16 , WHEREIN the lateral edge covers also comprise a second slot, which is diametrically opposite to the first slot, which extends along the body of each lateral edge cover, where said second slot has a rodon inserted under pressure to fit the first slot to the plate of the cathode, making the walls of the first slot come closer, increasing the pressure or tightening of said walls. 
     
     
         20 . The edge cover according to  claim 16 , WHEREIN the side edge covers, bottom edge covers and corner edge covers are made of plastic, either extruded, injected or machined. 
     
     
         21 . The edge cover according to  claim 20 , WHEREIN the plastic used for the construction of the edge cover is any polymer resistant to sulfuric acid subjected to temperature. 
     
     
         22 . The edge cover according to  claim 16 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises a plurality of non-slip elements, cylindrical in shape, inserted under pressure into transverse grooves, which define circular housings, in the lower part of each cover corner edge, wherein said transverse grooves are regularly arranged being separated from each other by the same distance and have a smaller diameter than the non-slip elements so that at least a portion of said non-slip elements protrudes from said transversal grooves, remaining in contact with the surface when the cathode is supported or moved on it, allowing better grip with said surface when the non-slip elements are deformed. 
     
     
         23 . The edge cover according to  claim 16 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises three non-slip elements, cylindrical in shape, inserted under pressure into transverse grooves at the bottom of each corner edge cover, where said transversal grooves are arranged equidistantly in the lower part of the corner edge cover, defining a circular housing, having a smaller diameter than the three non-slip elements so that they can be inserted under pressure in said transverse grooves, so that at least a portion of said non-slip elements protrudes from said transverse grooves, remaining in contact with the surface when the cathode is resting or moved on it, allowing to improve the grip with said surface when the non-slip elements are deformed. 
     
     
         24 . The edge cover according to  claim 16 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises an non-slip element, cylindrical in shape, inserted under pressure into a longitudinal slot at the bottom of each corner edge cover, wherein said longitudinal groove extends along the entire length of the lower part of the corner edge cover, defining a circular housing, wherein said longitudinal groove has a smaller diameter than the non-slip element so that it can be inserted under pressure in the longitudinal groove so that at least a portion of said non-slip element protrudes from said longitudinal groove, remaining in contact with the surface when the cathode is supported or moved on it, allowing better grip with said surface when the non-slip element is deformed. 
     
     
         25 . The edge cover according to  claim 16 , WHEREIN the lower edge cover also comprises a second slot, which is diametrically opposite to the first slot, which extends along the body of the cover lower edge, where said second slot allows a rod to be inserted under pressure to fit the first slot to the plate of the cathode, making the walls of the first slot come closer together, increasing the pressure or tightness of said walls. 
     
     
         26 . The edge cover according to  claim 16 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises a plurality of non-slip elements, cylindrical in shape, inserted under pressure into transverse grooves in the lower part of the lower edge cover arranged regularly along the entire length of the body of the lower edge cover, being separated from each other by the same distance, defining circular housings, where said transverse grooves have a smaller diameter than the non-slip elements so that these can be inserted under pressure into the respective transverse grooves so that at least a portion of said non-slip elements protrudes from said transverse grooves, wherein said at least one portion is such that it projects beyond the part bottom of the corner edge covers, so that the non-slip elements are supported on the surface when the cathode is resting or moved on it, allowing better grip with said surface when the non-slip elements deform. 
     
     
         27 . The edge cover according to  claim 16 , WHEREIN the non-slip element is a rubber or rubber pad. 
     
     
         28 . A corner edge cover for plates of permanent cathodes for electro-refining or electro-winning processes that comprises a conductive bar attached to the upper edge of a plate of stainless steel or titanium, which make it possible to inhibit the metal deposit in the corners of the plate, and avoid or minimize slippage and unwanted movements of the plate when it is supported and/or moved on a surface, which it is formed by an L-shaped body, comprising a first L-shaped slot, which follows the shape of the body to insert one end of a lateral edge cover and one end of a lower edge cover, WHEREIN it comprises a non-slip system in its lower part, which includes at least one non-slip element that rests on the surface when the cathode is supported or moved on it, allowing to improve the grip with said surface when the at least one non-slip element is deformed. 
     
     
         29 . The corner edge cover according to  claim 28 , WHEREIN it is made of either extruded or machined plastic. 
     
     
         30 . The corner edge cover according to  claim 29 , WHEREIN the plastic used is any polymer resistant to sulfuric acid subjected to temperature. 
     
     
         31 . The corner edge cover according to  claim 28 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises a plurality of non-slip elements, cylindrical in shape, inserted under pressure into transverse grooves, which define circular housings, in the lower part of the corner edge cover, where said transversal grooves are arranged in a regular manner being separated from each other by the same distance and have a smaller diameter than the non-slip elements so that at least one portion of said non-slip elements protrudes from said transversal grooves, remaining in contact with the surface when the cathode is resting or moved on it, allowing better grip with said surface when the non-slip elements are deformed. 
     
     
         32 . The corner edge cover according to  claim 28 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises three cylindrical non-slip elements, inserted under pressure into transverse grooves in the lower part of the corner edge cover, where said transversal grooves are arranged equidistantly in the lower part of the corner edge cover, defining a circular housing, having a smaller diameter than the three non-slip elements so that they can be inserted under pressure into said transversal grooves, so that at least a portion of said non-slip elements protrudes from said transverse grooves, remaining in contact with the surface when the cathode is resting or moved on it, allowing for better grip with said surface when the non-slip elements are deformed. 
     
     
         33 . The corner edge cover according to  claim 28 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises a cylindrical non-slip element, inserted under pressure into a longitudinal groove in the lower part of the edge cover corner, parallel to the lower edge of the plate, wherein said longitudinal groove extends along the entire length of the lower part of the corner edge cover, defining a circular housing, wherein said longitudinal groove has a smaller diameter than the non-slip element so that it can be inserted under pressure into the longitudinal slot so that at least a portion of said non-slip element protrudes from said longitudinal slot, remaining in contact with the surface when the cathode is supported or transferred on it, allowing to improve the grip with said surface when the non-slip element is deformed. 
     
     
         34 . The corner edge cover according to  claim 28 , WHEREIN the non-slip element is a rubber or rubber pad. 
     
     
         35 . A lower edge cover for plates of permanent cathodes for electro-refining or electro-winning processes that comprises a conductive bar attached to the upper edge of a plate of stainless steel or titanium, which make it possible to inhibit the metal deposit on the lower edge of the plate, and avoid or minimize slippage and unwanted movements of the plate when it is resting and/or moved on a surface, which is formed by an elongated body with a length that allows the lower edge of the plate to be covered, leaving an area of the lower corners of the plate uncovered, comprising a first groove, which extends along one side of said lower edge cover to be inserted into the lower edge of the plate WHEREIN in that it comprises a non-slip system in its lower part, which comprises at least one non-slip element so that the at least one non-slip element remains supported on the surface when the cathode is supported or moved on it, making it possible to improve the grip with said surface when the at least one non-slip element is deformed. 
     
     
         36 . The lower edge cover according to  claim 35 , WHEREIN the first slot is a rectangular housing that has a width of 3 mm and a depth of 10 mm. 
     
     
         37 . The lower edge cover according to  claim 35 , WHEREIN it is made of plastic, either extruded, injected or machined. 
     
     
         38 . The lower edge cover according to  claim 37 , WHEREIN the plastic is any polymer resistant to sulfuric acid subjected to temperature. 
     
     
         39 . The lower edge cover according to  claim 35 , WHEREIN the non-slip system comprises a plurality of cylindrical non-slip elements, inserted under pressure into transverse grooves in the lower part of the edge cover arranged regularly along the entire length of the body of the lower edge cover, being separated from each other by the same distance, defining circular housings, where said transverse grooves have a smaller diameter than the elements non-slip elements so that these can be inserted under pressure into the respective transverse grooves so that at least a portion of said non-slip elements protrudes from said transverse grooves, wherein said at least one portion is such that it projects further beyond the lower part of the corner edge covers, so that the non-slip elements are supported on the surface when the cathode is supported or moved on it, allowing better grip with said surface when the non-slip elements are deformed. 
     
     
         40 . The lower edge cover according to  claim 35 , WHEREIN the non-slip element is a rubber or rubber pad.