End effectors having compaction feet for welding thermoplastic parts
US10702993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/42
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
End effectors having compaction feet for welding thermoplastic parts of thermoplastic composite laminated articles are described. An example end effector is to be coupled to a robot. The end effector includes a welding head. The welding head includes a welder having a first central axis and a compaction foot having a second central axis. The welder is movable along the first central axis between a first retracted position and a first extended position relative to a surface of the end effector. The compaction foot circumscribes the welder and is movable along the second central axis between a second retracted position and a second extended position relative to the surface.
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