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Welding gun provided with a backup cylinder

US5091623A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 1990
Grant dateFeb 25, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 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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