Ferrule applicator and method
US5865341A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K9/202
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of dispensing ferrules onto a work surface without requiring bend motion of the workman. The method utilizes a dispenser which is loaded from the top using a stack of nested ferrules on a retainer which is easily removable to free the ferrules in the dispenser. The dispenser has means for returning the ferrules in the applicator while releasing only the lowermost ferrule. A new universal ferrule is disclosed which allows only one adapter to be required for the stud welding tool. A portable cart can hold an applicator, a box of ferrule clips and means for disposing of the used clips is provided for wheeling the entire unit to and along the work area.
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