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Soldering apparatus and method of using the same

US5010227A · kind A · utility

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12References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 1989
Grant dateApr 23, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 15, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K3/047
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A soldering apparatus includes a holding device, which is composed of a ceramic material and fits over and covers partially, a thermod having an electrically grounded conductor portion to distribute heat uniformly to a soldering surface. The soldering apparatus is moved so that the thermod engages the surface to be soldered. Thermal energies are then uniformly transferred by the thermod to heat the connecting joint to soldering temperature and for heating a solder bead for soldering purposes. After soldering, the apparatus is retracted, or the current is turned off, to permit the surface to cool.

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