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Ultrasonic fastening system and method

US5800672A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 1996
Grant dateSep 1, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2791/008
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ultrasonic fastening system wherein an ultrasonic transducer is used to insert a plurality of fasteners supported by a compressible member into two components to be joined or a single composite part to be reinforced.

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