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Assembly of printing devices using thermo-compressive welding

US5718044A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1995
Grant dateFeb 17, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49401
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Components of the printing device are attached by a process employing thermo-compressive welding. The process results in a unitary, graded interface between the attached components and eliminates the need for applying thermal-cure adhesives to secure the components.

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