Scalloped horn
US8056792B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C66/8742
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ergonomic horn for use in an ultrasonic welder having a base structure defining a first longitudinal axis, where the base structuring is connectable to the ultrasonic welder, and a tip mounting head defining a second longitudinal axis. The second longitudinal axis is angled relative to the first longitudinal axis to permit an ergonomic positioning of the item to be welded. The tip mounting head is operable to support a removable ultrasonic welding tip member. The ergonomic horn further having a reduced thickness neck portion interconnecting the base structure and the tip mounting head, such that the base structure, tip mounting head, and reduced thickness neck portion together transmit ultrasonic energy in the range of approximately 10 kHz to approximately 60 kHz for ultrasonic welding.
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