Mist Eliminator Positive Locking Connection

The connection system is segmented into modular components: spacers with locking protrusions, rails with locking recesses, and clamp elements. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently with standard processes, eliminating complex welded joints while maintaining connection strength through mechanical interlocking.

Locking protrusions and recesses act as intermediary mechanical features that mediate the connection between separator lamellae, spacers, and supporting structure. These intermediaries enable secure assembly through form-fit connections without requiring welding, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and corrosion susceptibility.

The welding process and welded joints are completely extracted from the connection system. Instead of joining metals through fusion, the patent uses mechanical connections with locking protrusions, recesses, and clamp elements. This extraction eliminates the creation of susceptible weld zones while maintaining adequate connection strength through distributed mechanical fastening.

The connection system uses simple, replaceable mechanical components (clamp elements, locking features) that can be easily manufactured and replaced if needed. These components are designed for ease of manufacture and replacement rather than permanent installation, avoiding the corrosion-prone welded joints while maintaining connection integrity throughout the service life.

Locking protrusions are pre-formed on spacers during spacer manufacturing, and locking recesses are pre-formed on rails. This preliminary action allows components to be prepared independently with standard forming processes, eliminating the need for post-assembly welding operations and significantly improving ease of manufacture while maintaining connection strength.

The welding mechanical system is replaced with a mechanical fastening system using locking protrusions, recesses, and clamp elements. This substitution eliminates complex welding equipment and processes while using simple mechanical operations that are easier to manufacture and assemble, thereby improving ease of manufacture without compromising connection strength.

Multiple locking features (protrusions and recesses) are combined with clamp elements that engage with grooves on the separator lamellae. This merging of multiple mechanical connection mechanisms creates a composite locking system that maintains high connection stability while keeping individual components simple to manufacture.

The clamp elements feature curved engagement surfaces that conform to the grooves on separator lamellae. This curvature allows for self-aligning, form-fit connections that are stable and secure while being easy to manufacture through simple bending or forming operations, thereby maintaining connection stability without compromising ease of manufacture.