Welding nozzle cleaner apparatus
US4778976A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 1987 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/328
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus to prevent the formation of welding material about the outlet end of a welding nozzle comprising valve units activated upon contact by engagement thereby of the welding nozzle, a pneumatic system connected with the valve units, and reciprocal hammer device proximate the valve units and fluid connected to the pneumatic system, the hammer device operable by the pneumatic system upon activation of the valve units to repeatedly strike the welding nozzle, thereby dislodging any material build-up thereon. The apparatus further includes a spraying unit connected with the valve units and pneumatic system to spray an anti-welding spatter compound toward and into the outlet of the welding nozzle.
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