Welding gun and welding method
US11701732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/325
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A welding gun for welding a welding stud to a substrate in a welding direction is provided, comprising a holding device for holding the welding stud during a welding operation, wherein the welding stud has a contact surface which is intended to contact the substrate before and/or during the welding operation, further comprising a stud lifting device for conveying the holding device against the welding direction to an immersing start position, further comprising a stud immersing device for conveying the holding device from the immersing start position in the welding direction, further comprising a bearing element having a bearing surface for supporting the welding gun on the substrate, and further comprising a device for automatically adapting the immersing start position relative to the bearing surface in the welding direction.
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