ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR GLASSMAKING FURNACES Russian patent published in 2006 - IPC C03B5/27 H05B3/03 

FIELD: electrode system for glassmaking furnaces equipped with glassmaking pool.

SUBSTANCE: proposed electrode system has at least one electrode holder (9) located above melt surface (20) for introducing heating electrodes (7) from above through melt surface (20). Located between electrode holder (9) and heating electrode (7) is connecting unit (27) for coaxial electrical and water conducting connection of electrode holder (9) and heating electrode (7); electrode holder (9) is provided with guide (24) for cooling medium admitted to heating electrode (7). Connecting unit (27) has first carrier detachable threaded joint (8a) with coaxial external thread (28a) for screwing into electrode holder (9) and second carrier detachable threaded joint (8b) with coaxial internal thread (31) for screwing heating electrode (7); guide (24) for cooling medium consists of tube with clearance (26) surrounding it; they pass through threaded joints (8a, 8b) and through connecting unit (27).

EFFECT: enhanced compatibility and flexibility; possibility of re-equipping of electrode holder and heating electrode.

9 cl, 2 dwg, 1 ex