Apparatus for electroplating metal surfaces, in particular cut edges formed by stacking sheet metal panels cut to size
First Claim
1. Apparatus for electroplating articles comprising a substantially sealed electrolyte container and an evacuating means for evacuating the space above the electrolyte surface in the electrolyte container, and anode and cathode electrodes, characterized in that the electrolyte container is subdivided by porous partition means in the upper portion of said container for maintaining anode and cathode gas spaces that separate gas extraction means are provided for said gas spaces and that electrolyte extraction, degassing and supply means are provided via which the electrolyte is extracted, degassed and return to the cathode and anode gas spaces.
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Abstract
A substantially sealed electrolyte container is provided for electroplating articles, and an evacuating means is provided for evacuating the space above the electrolyte surface in the electrolyte container. The article to be electroplated forms the anode or cathode electrode. The electrolyte container is subdivided by porous partitions, which do not disturb the electrical field of force, into cathode and anode chambers, and separate gas extraction means are provided for said chambers. Beneath the electrolyte level in the cathode and anode chambers electrolyte extraction and supply means are provided by means of which the electrolyte is extracted, degassed and returned to the cathode and anode chambers.
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- 1. Apparatus for electroplating articles comprising a substantially sealed electrolyte container and an evacuating means for evacuating the space above the electrolyte surface in the electrolyte container, and anode and cathode electrodes, characterized in that the electrolyte container is subdivided by porous partition means in the upper portion of said container for maintaining anode and cathode gas spaces that separate gas extraction means are provided for said gas spaces and that electrolyte extraction, degassing and supply means are provided via which the electrolyte is extracted, degassed and return to the cathode and anode gas spaces.
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