Vibratory welded window and door joints, method and apparatus for manufacturing the same
US5902657A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2016 |
Classification
- 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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