Stud welding gun and magazine
US10035214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/206
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool configured to dispense consumables, such as a plurality of stackable weld clips. The tool may receive the insertion of a magazine, which may include the weld clips, a pusher, and a retention pin positioned on a cartridge skewer. The magazine may be inserted into a magazine holder assembly to provide a magazine assembly. The magazine holder assembly may include one or more movable and stationary racks that engage the pusher. The rearward lateral displacement of a spindle may displace the movable rack and electrode arms, while opening retention arms. The electrode arms, which may include clip back-up arms, may be positioned to provide a clamping force on a weld clip that is being dispensed. The forward displacement of the spindle may displace the clamped welding clip with the electrode arms, pivotally open a pawl mechanism, move the retention arms to a closed position, are result in the indexing of weld clips in the magazine assembly.
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