Patent · US Expired

Electrically weldable bushings

US4530520A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 1984
Grant dateJul 23, 1985
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C65/3468
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bushing for joining the ends of fluid line conduits, or similar elements, comprising a body of thermoplastic, in which is embedded, in helical form, a resistance wire. The wire has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, permitting the thermoplastic material to melt and weld prior to the expansion thereof.

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