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Apparatus for detecting connection of a welded stud to a stud welding gun

US7282661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2004
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K9/205
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A welding apparatus is presented that includes a post-firing detection system and control connected to communicate with the post-firing detection system such that a stud welding gun is prevented from activation if a recently fired welding stud remains connected to the stud welding gun.

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