Apparatus and method for forming electrical connections
US5647425A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K23/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mold assembly and method for lap welding a conductor to a vertical bar or rod features two vertically split mold parts having a major parting surface in which are formed a crucible, tap hole, sleeving for the conductor and a weld chamber. An offset parting surface forms a sleeving passage for the vertical bar or rod, and a portion of the weld chamber. The offset parting surface is formed in an interfitting tongue and groove which assists in the assembly of the mold parts.
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