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Ultrasonic spot welder

US4088257A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1977
Grant dateMay 9, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K20/106
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ultrasonic spot welder is disclosed with a reed of resonant length arranged to be vibrated in a flexural mode for spot welding both plastics and metals. The reed has a non-circular cross section with major and minor transverse dimensions. Vibratory energy is transmitted to the reed in a direction perpendicular to its major transverse dimension.

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