Induction weld assembly of closure panels
US8592733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K13/01
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and device for inductively heating a first and second surface to form a closure assembly. A method contemplated by the present invention includes spacing an upper die from a lower die for receipt of the first surface and the second surface configured in an overlying orientation, securing one end of the first surface to an end of the second surface and compressing the first surface toward the second surface to form a compressed arrangement which is inductively heated into a closure assembly.
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