Sensor pre-load and weld fixture apparatus and method
US7070086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K37/0452
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sensor pre-load and welding apparatus and method are disclosed. A weld fixture apparatus includes a fixture base upon which a sensor package having a sensor base and a sensor cover is located, and a load bar associated with a spring, wherein the load bar provides a specific weight to the fixture base in order to assist in maintaining the sensor cover and the sensor base parallel to one another upon the fixture base. An adjustable load foot is generally located above the fixture base, such that the adjustable load foot applies a pre-determined load with a specific weight to the sensor base in order to maintain the sensor cover and the sensor base securely in place as the sensor base and the sensor cover are welded to one another in order to configure the sensor package.
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