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Method for ultrasonic welding with particles trapping

US9975194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2016
Grant dateMay 22, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C35/0261
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of connecting two components by ultrasonic welding for producing a power semiconductor module, said method comprising the steps of: a) Aligning the components to be welded to form a welding interface; b) Aligning a welding tool to the aligned components; c) Removably arranging a trapping material at least partly encompassing the welding interface, whereby the trapping material is a foam; and d) Connecting the components by activating the welding tool. The method like described above provides an easy and cost-saving measure in order to prevent particle contamination when performing a welding process such as particularly an ultrasonic welding process sue to scattered particles.

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