Coupling polymeric components to one another utilizing electromagnetic energy
US11858220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/506
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of coupling polymeric components utilizing electromagnetic energy is disclosed. The method can include obtaining a first component having a first coupling portion, a second component having a second coupling portion, and a susceptor. The method can also include mating the first and second components such that the susceptor is proximate the first and second coupling portions. In addition, the method can include applying electromagnetic energy to the susceptor. The susceptor can convert the electromagnetic energy to heat, which can melt portions of the first and second coupling portions about the susceptor to couple the first and second components to one another upon solidification.
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