US3201864A
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Method and apparatus for ultrasonic welding
Assignee: Sonobond Corp
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Filing: 1960-11-25
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Granted: 1965-08-24
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Expires: 1980-11-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jones James Byron
- 👤 Maropis Nicholas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:04
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K20/00; B23K20/10; B23K20/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A CONTINUOUS METHOD OF FUSION WELDING METAL MEMBERS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FORCIBLY ENGAGING AN OUTER FACE OF ONE OF THE METAL MEMBERS ADJACENT TO BUT SPACED FROM THE INTENDED WELD ZONE WITH AN END PORTION OF A VIBRATING ELEMENT WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO COUPLE VIBRATORY ENERGY INTO SAID ONE MEMBER, INTRODUCING MECHANICAL VIBRATORY ENERGY INTO SAID ONE MEMBER, INTRODUCING MECHANICAL VIBRATORY ENERGY HAVING A FREQUENCY OF ABOUT 59-200,000 CYCLES PER SECOND TO SAID ONE MEMBER THROUGH SAID END PORTION OF SAID VIBRATING ELEMENTS WHILE SAID END PORTION OF SAID VIBRATING ELEMENT ENGAGES SAID ONE MEMBER, PROVIDING RELATIVE MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION BETWEEN SAID ONE MEMBER AND SAID END PORTION, PROVIDING RELATIVE MOVEMENT IN THE SAME DIRECTION BETWEEN SAID ONE MEMBER AND A FUSION WELDING APPARATUS, AND FUSION WELDING SAID METAL MEMBER WITH SAID FUSION WELDING APPARATUS BY PROVIDING A MELT PUDDLE IN SAID MEMBERS AT A LOOP REGION OF THE CONDUCTED VIBRATORY ENERGY IN SAID ONE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A CONTINUOUS METHOD OF FUSION WELDING METAL MEMBERS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FORCIBLY ENGAGING AN OUTER FACE OF ONE OF THE METAL MEMBERS ADJACENT TO BUT SPACED FROM THE INTENDED WELD ZONE WITH AN END PORTION OF A VIBRATING ELEMENT WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO COUPLE VIBRATORY ENERGY INTO SAID ONE MEMBER, INTRODUCING MECHANICAL VIBRATORY ENERGY INTO SAID ONE MEMBER, INTRODUCING MECHANICAL VIBRATORY ENERGY HAVING A FREQUENCY OF ABOUT 59-200,000 CYCLES PER SECOND TO SAID ONE MEMBER THROUGH SAID END PORTION OF SAID VIBRATING ELEMENTS WHILE SAID END PORTION OF SAID VIBRATING ELEMENT ENGAGES SAID ONE MEMBER, PROVIDING RELATIVE MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION BETWEEN SAID ONE MEMBER AND SAID END PORTION, PROVIDING RELATIVE MOVEMENT IN THE SAME DIRECTION BETWEEN SAID ONE MEMBER AND A FUSION WELDING APPARATUS, AND FUSION WELDING SAID METAL MEMBER WITH SAID FUSION WELDING APPARATUS BY PROVIDING A MELT PUDDLE IN SAID MEMBERS AT A LOOP REGION OF THE CONDUCTED VIBRATORY ENERGY IN SAID ONE MEMBER.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
135 words
APPARATUS FOR FUSION WELDING METAL MEMBERS COMPRISING A VIBRATING ELEMENT, MEANS MOUNTING SAID VIBRATING ELEMENT FOR ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN AN END PORTION THEREOF AND ONE OF THE METAL MEMBERS ADJACENT TO BUT SPACED FROM THE INTENDED WELD ZONE WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO COUPLE VIBRATORY ENERGY INTO SAID ONE MEMBER, VIBRATION GENERATING MEANS CONNECTED AXIALLY TO SAID VIBRATING ELEMENT FOR VIBRATING SAID ELEMENT AT A FREQUENCY OF ABOUT 59 TO 200, 000 CYCLES PER SECOND, AND A FUSION WELDING DEVICE SUPPORTED ADJACENT SAID METAL MEMBERS AND SPACED FROM SAID VIBRATING ELEMENT BY A DISTANCE CORRESPONDING TO A WHOLE NUMBER MULTIPLE OF A ONE-HALF WAVELENGTH OF VIBRATORY ENERGY IN SAID ONE METAL MEMBER,SAID FUSION WELDING DEVICE PROVIDING A MELT PUDDLE IN SAID METAL MEMBERS AT A LOOP REGION OF THE CONDUCTED VIBRATORY ENERGY IN SAID ONE METAL MEMBER.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
135 words
APPARATUS FOR FUSION WELDING METAL MEMBERS COMPRISING A VIBRATING ELEMENT, MEANS MOUNTING SAID VIBRATING ELEMENT FOR ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN AN END PORTION THEREOF AND ONE OF THE METAL MEMBERS ADJACENT TO BUT SPACED FROM THE INTENDED WELD ZONE WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO COUPLE VIBRATORY ENERGY INTO SAID ONE MEMBER, VIBRATION GENERATING MEANS CONNECTED AXIALLY TO SAID VIBRATING ELEMENT FOR VIBRATING SAID ELEMENT AT A FREQUENCY OF ABOUT 59 TO 200, 000 CYCLES PER SECOND, AND A FUSION WELDING DEVICE SUPPORTED ADJACENT SAID METAL MEMBERS AND SPACED FROM SAID VIBRATING ELEMENT BY A DISTANCE CORRESPONDING TO A WHOLE NUMBER MULTIPLE OF A ONE-HALF WAVELENGTH OF VIBRATORY ENERGY IN SAID ONE METAL MEMBER,SAID FUSION WELDING DEVICE PROVIDING A MELT PUDDLE IN SAID METAL MEMBERS AT A LOOP REGION OF THE CONDUCTED VIBRATORY ENERGY IN SAID ONE METAL MEMBER.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
58 words
THE METHOD OF WELDING COMPRISING THE STEPS OF HEATING TWO ADJACENT METAL EDGES TO A WELDING TEMPERATURE WHILE BRINGING SAID EDGES CLOSE ENOUGH TOGETHER TO PERMIT THE TWO TO WELD TOGETHER, AND INDUCING ULTRASONIC VIBRATIONS IN AT LEAST ONE OF SAID EDGES WHEREBY A WELD WILL BE FORMED AT THE EDGES WITHOUT THE FORMATION OF A SUBSTANTIAL BEAD.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
58 words
THE METHOD OF WELDING COMPRISING THE STEPS OF HEATING TWO ADJACENT METAL EDGES TO A WELDING TEMPERATURE WHILE BRINGING SAID EDGES CLOSE ENOUGH TOGETHER TO PERMIT THE TWO TO WELD TOGETHER, AND INDUCING ULTRASONIC VIBRATIONS IN AT LEAST ONE OF SAID EDGES WHEREBY A WELD WILL BE FORMED AT THE EDGES WITHOUT THE FORMATION OF A SUBSTANTIAL BEAD.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-23 | 1969-02-22 | 1969-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-23 | 1973-02-22 | 1973-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-23 | 1977-02-22 | 1977-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |