Sealing arrangement for a laser enclosure
US5591361A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/127
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A protective enclosure is provided for a laser system having a laser generator for generating and directing a laser beam to a laser workstation. The enclosure includes a housing having an inner cavity for containing the laser workstation. The housing further includes a section having an opening through which workpieces pass into and out of the inner cavity. The enclosure additionally includes a rotary turntable for moving the workpieces through the opening into and out of the inner cavity, and passive sealing members movably coupled to the section for sealing a portion of the rotary turntable with a portion of the section to inhibit laser energy from exiting the housing through the opening.
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