Rotary acoustic horn with sleeve
US6059923A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2995/0086
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary acoustic horn imparts energy at a selected wavelength, frequency, and amplitude. The horn includes a shaft having an axial input end and an axial output end and a welding portion. The welding portion is mounted on the shaft and has a diameter that is greater than the diameter of the shaft. The welding portion has a weld face that expands and contracts with the application of acoustic energy. At least a portion of the weld face can be formed of a different material than the remainder of the welding portion. The welding portion can include a sleeve. The sleeve can be shrink fit onto the welding portion.
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