Enhanced edge protector

Abstract

An edge protector for an electrode found in the electro-winning process. The protector uses an inner core configured to accept an edge of the electrode. This inner core is made from a first material which is chosen because of its ability to withstand high temperatures. Pliable lips, made from a resilient second material chosen due to its flexible nature, form a seal with the faces of the electrode. The pliable lips and the inner core are covered by a resilient skin made from a third material which withstands impace damage to the edge protector.

1 . An edge protector for an electrode comprising: 
 a) an inner core configured to accept an edge of the electrode, said inner core made from a first material;    b) a pliable lip member made from a second material, said lip member secured to said inner core such that when assembled, said pliable lip member forms a seal on opposing faces of said electrode; and,    c) a resilient skin made from a third material, said resilient skin covering an outer surface of said inner core.    
   
   
       2 . The edge protector according to  claim 1 , wherein said resilient skin is denser than said inner core.  
   
   
       3 . The edge protector according to  claim 2 , wherein said resilient skin is denser than said pliable lip member.  
   
   
       4 . The edge protector according to  claim 3 , wherein said inner core is denser than said pliable lip member.  
   
   
       5 . The edge protector according to  claim 4 , wherein said inner core is substantially made from a thermoplastic material with a Heat Deflection Temperature in excess of 175 degree Fahrenheit.  
   
   
       6 . The edge protector according to  claim 4 , wherein said pliable lip member is substantially made from flexible polyvinylchloride.  
   
   
       7 . The edge protector according to  claim 4 , wherein said resilient skin is substantially made from acrylic polyvinylchloride.  
   
   
       8 . The edge protector according to  claim 4 , wherein said inner core includes two openings positioned such that when said edge protector is mounted onto said electrode, said openings address opposing faces of said electrode.  
   
   
       9 . An edge protector for an electrode comprising: 
 a) an inner core configured to accept an edge of the electrode, said inner core made from a first material having a first density;    b) a lip member made from a second material having a second density less than said first density; and,    c) a resilient skin made from a third material having a third density greater than said first density.    
   
   
       10 . The edge protector according to  claim 9 , wherein said lip member is secured to said inner core such that when assembled, said pliable lip member forms a seal on opposing faces of said electrode.  
   
   
       11 . The edge protector according to  claim 10 , wherein said resilient skin covers an outer surface of said inner core.  
   
   
       12 . The edge protector according to  claim 11 , wherein said inner core is substantially made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.  
   
   
       13 . The edge protector according to  claim 11 , wherein said pliable lip member is substantially made from flexible polyvinylchloride.  
   
   
       14 . The edge protector according to  claim 11 , wherein said resilient covering is substantially made from acrylic polyvinylchloride.  
   
   
       15 . An edge protector for an electrode comprising: 
 a) an inner core having a slot allowing insertion of the electrode, said slot further including two openings positioned such that when said edge protector is mounted onto said electrode, said openings address opposing faces of said electrode, said inner core made from a first material;    b) a pliable lip member made from a second material, said lip member secured to said inner core such that when assembled, said pliable lip member forms a seal on opposing faces of said electrode; and,    c) a resilient skin made from a third material, said resilient skin covering an outer surface of said inner core.    
   
   
       16 . The edge protector according to  claim 15 , wherein said inner core is substantially made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.  
   
   
       17 . The edge protector according to  claim 15 , wherein said pliable lip member is substantially made from flexible polyvinylchloride.  
   
   
       18 . The edge protector according to  claim 15 , wherein said resilient skin is substantially made from acrylic polyvinylchloride.