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Method for welding a cable to a terminal

US9728927B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2012
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49179
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention is a welding method for welding a cable to a terminal, the cable comprising multiple strands and an insulating sheath around the multiple strands, the method comprising the steps of removing the insulating sheath from an end section of the cable, pressing the multiple strands to the terminal with a pressing mechanism, and making at least one welding connection between the multiple strands and the terminal by applying at least one pulse of a laser onto the end section of the cable, and removing the pressing mechanism.

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