Patent · US Expired

Thermal tool including twisted tip for the tool and method of making tip

US4367396A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 21, 1980
Grant dateJan 4, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K3/0315
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thermal tool and tip for the tool are disclosed. The tip includes a twisted loop of heat generating wire where the ends thereof are adapted for insertion into electrical connectors in the end of the tool. The loop is twisted at an intermediate portion and terminates in a working tip end. The flexibility of the working tip end with respect to the legs can be varied by selecting the location of the twisted portion relative to the legs.

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