Method and apparatus for the force-fitting connection of glass-like components to metals
US8667814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/54
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method and to a device for force-fit connecting glass-like components to metals, particularly for connecting a glass plate (2) to a large-scale mounting element (19) as a central connecting element, particularly made of metal, having the following characteristics: a) an input and control device (6) for inputting process data, b) a storage and positioning device (15) for supplying individual fastener elements (1) as support elements of a central connection element (20), c) having mounting and fixing means (3) for fixing a glass plate (2), d) a thickness measuring device (7) for measuring the thickness of each of the components to be connected and layers of the same, e) a measuring machine (8) for measuring the resonant frequency of the glass plate (2) and a surface sensor (10) for determining the roughness of the glass plate (2), f) a sliding device (11) for pressing together the components to be connected by means of an ultrasonic horn (4), g) a device for generating ultrasonics by means of an ultrasonic horn (4), and a computer program for performing the method.
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