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Hand-held laser welding wand filler media delivery systems and methods

US7038162B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2003
Grant dateMay 2, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K26/706
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hand-held laser welding wand includes one or more filler media delivery flow passages. The wand is dimensioned to be grasped with a single hand, thus filler media of various types and forms may be supplied to the weld area on a workpiece using various types of delivery systems and methods, including fully automated, semi-automated, or manually. The filler media may be delivered via the filler media delivery passages or separate from the passages.

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