US4072777A
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Method and apparatus for forming a uniform solder wave
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1977-06-30
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Granted: 1978-02-07
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Expires: 1997-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A tapered array of apertures are provided in a wall of a solder pot to permit passage of molten solder therethrough. Molten solder is pumped along an outside channel, perpendicular to the axes of the apertures, and through the apertures to cause the solder pot to overflow with a uniformly distributed wave. The array tapers in the direction of pumped fluid flow.
Inventors
- 👤 David Schoenthaler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:38
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K3/00; B23K3/06; B23K3/0646; B23K3/0653; B23K2101/00; B23K2101/36; B23K2101/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A soldering apparatus arranged to form a uniform overflowing molten solder wave comprising a vessel having a rectangular cross section and which is open at the top, the apparatus further comprising: means for channeling the molten solder along the outside surface of the vessel; and said vessel having an opening therein which decreases in size in the direction of the solder flow to cause the molten solder to flow from the channeling means into the vessel at a constant mass flow rate along the length of said channeling means resulting in a uniform overflow wave of solder from the top of the vessel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A soldering apparatus arranged to form a uniform overflowing molten solder wave comprising a vessel having a rectangular cross section and which is open at the top, the apparatus further comprising: means for channeling the molten solder along the outside surface of the vessel; and said vessel having an opening therein which decreases in size in the direction of the solder flow to cause the molten solder to flow from the channeling means into the vessel at a constant mass flow rate along the length of said channeling means resulting in a uniform overflow wave of solder from the top of the vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The soldering apparatus as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: means for covering said opening with a cover having a plurality of apertures therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The soldering apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the opening is formed by a multitude of apertures arranged in a tapered array in at least one side or the bottom of the apparatus.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of forming a uniform overflowing molten solder wave from a vessel having a rectangular cross section and which is open at the top, comprising the steps of: channeling the molten solder along the outside surface of the vessel; and flowing the molten solder into the vessel through a tapered opening therein, the opening decreasing in size in the direction of the solder flow to cause the molten solder to flow therethrough at a constant mass flow rate causing a uniform solder wave to overflow from the top of the vessel.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of forming a uniform overflowing molten solder wave from a vessel having a rectangular cross section and which is open at the top, comprising the steps of: channeling the molten solder along the outside surface of the vessel; and flowing the molten solder into the vessel through a tapered opening therein, the opening decreasing in size in the direction of the solder flow to cause the molten solder to flow therethrough at a constant mass flow rate causing a uniform solder wave to overflow from the top of the vessel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The method as set forth in claim 4 which is characterized by flowing the molten solder through a tapered array of equal size openings in the vessel to cause the molten solder to flow therethrough at a constant mass flow rate causing a uniform solder wave to overflow from the top of the vessel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-06 | 1981-08-08 | 1982-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-06 | 1985-08-08 | 1986-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-06 | 1989-08-08 | 1990-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |