Linear friction welder with rocker arms
US8181841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K20/1205
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linear friction welding system in one embodiment includes a ram configured to vibrate along a welding axis, at least one rocker arm with a first end portion spaced apart from the welding axis and constrained against movement along the welding axis, and a second end portion which is movable along the welding axis, and a first welding component support member configured to hold a first welding component, the first welding component support member operably connected to the ram and supported by the second end portion of the at least one rocker arm, such that vibration of the ram along the welding axis causes the location of the first welding component support member along an axis orthogonal to the welding axis to vary.
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