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Process for producing sliding bodies for electric collectors

US5630973A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 1995
Grant dateMay 20, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R39/36
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sliding body for electric collectors and the like is press-formed from a powder mass or composition which includes at least graphite and a synthetic resin as a bonding agent. The powder mass is pressed in a mold with at least one press die after a thin layer of a resin-free parting compound is applied between the powder mass and the press die to prevent the resin from adhering to the press die when subjected to frictional heat of compression. Powdered copper is the preferred parting compound and also reduces the contact resistance between the press-formed powder mass and a lead embedded in and pressed with the powder mass in the mold.

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