Concentrated longitudinal acoustical/ultrasonic energy fastener design and manipulation system
US11890728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/14
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method and fastening tool that utilizes ultrasonic or acoustic energy and a horn that focuses the energy into the fastener at a predetermined location in order to facilitate tightening or loosening the fastener.
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