Welding gun provided with a backup cylinder
US5091623A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K11/314
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A welding gun provided with a backup cylinder is characterized in that the welding gun is moved toward a workpiece by a welding robot an end of which is connected to the welding gun via a bracket, then one electrode is brought into contact with the workpiece by a backup cylinder so that the workpiece is held by one electrode, thereafter the other electrode is brought into contact with the workpiece by a pressure application cylinder so that the pressure force is applied to the workpiece by both the electrodes for welding operation.
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