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Device for cleaning soldering iron tips

US4118821A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 13, 1977
Grant dateOct 10, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 13, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/328
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention is a tip cleaning device especially designed for use with small or miniature soldering irons. It consists of a low profile case forming a self-contained water well with a shaft for supporting a wiping sponge having a central aperture of a size to receive the soldering iron tip. There is a wick between the wall and the underside of the sponge to keep the wiping sponge wet as long as there is water in the well.

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