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Vibratory welded window and door joints, method and apparatus for manufacturing the same

US5902657A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1996
Grant dateMay 11, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1397
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for connecting framing components for windows and doors is disclosed. The method involves the use of a vibrating source, which when applied to the frame components, locally excites the surface, thereby conditioning the members to be welded.

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