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Friction stir welding attachment, friction stir welding head, and friction stir welding device

US12325084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2021
Grant dateJun 10, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23Q5/06
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A friction stir welding attachment includes a body configured to be attached to a spindle supported by a spindle head of a machine tool, a metalworking shaft rotatably supported by the body wherein a welding tool is attachable to the metalworking shaft, a plurality of air motors provided in the body, and a transmission mechanism configured to transmit a rotation of each of the plurality of air motors to the metalworking shaft. A fixing portion is provided to supply external air to the plurality of air motors. A drive air distributor is provided to distribute drive air to the air motors. A rotation sensor for detecting a rotation state is provided to the metalworking shaft.

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