Ultrasonic welding device
US8113258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C66/8167
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ultrasonic welding assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an ultrasonic welder having nodal horn support for improving transmission of transducer energy to the weld comprising an acoustical tool having a horn; a weld tip on the end of said horn; and at least two nodal mounts which are in contact with and axially and radially support said horn. The horn self-aligns in housing by sitting a housing-key within a keyway in the horn. The weld tip self aligns by sitting the keyed tip in a keyway of the horn.
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