Process for joining plastics parts
US6964717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7694
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a process for joining plastics components by a combination of pressing and laser welding, wherein, at the joining points (1) of the components (3, 4), at least a first component (3) has a resilient and/or compressible sealing lip (5), wherein the sealing lip (5) is resiliently deformed by pressing the components (3, 4) together, while the external pressure is maintained, the laser beam is directed onto the joining point (1) and, by purposeful irradiation of the joining point (1), the components (3, 4) are joined together.
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