US4728765A
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Spot welding electrode
Assignee: HOBIE HOLDING Inc 52 NORTH MAIN CLARKSTON MI 48016 A CORP OF MI
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Filing: 1986-09-10
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Granted: 1988-03-01
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Expires: 2006-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A spot welding electrode and method of assembling the same. The electrode includes a cap having a hollow cavity with an open bottom end and a closed tip. A plurality of circumferentially spaced fins are formed interiorally in the cap and extend inward from the side wall of the cap. The upper ends of the fin meet and have a spherical domed shape. The bottom ends of the fins are spaced from the bottom end of the cap to form a coolant flow path within the electrode. A shoulder is formed on the bottom wall of the electrode and mates with and is joined to a complimentary formed shoulder on the upper end of a shank to mount the cap to the shank.
Inventors
- 👤 Bryan P. Prucher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:50
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K11/00; B23K11/0006; B23K35/00; B23K35/02; B23K35/0205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A spot welding electrode cap comprising: a housing having an open bottom, and a tip end and an internal cavity; a plurality of circumferentially spaced fins on the housing within the cavity; the fins having first and second ends, the second end of each of the fins meeting in substantial registry to each other at the center of the tip end of the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A spot welding electrode cap comprising: a housing having an open bottom, and a tip end and an internal cavity; a plurality of circumferentially spaced fins on the housing within the cavity; the fins having first and second ends, the second end of each of the fins meeting in substantial registry to each other at the center of the tip end of the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The spot welding electrode cap of claim 1 wherein the fins gradually decrease in radial width in a direction approaching the second ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The spot welding electrode cap of claim 1 wherein the first end of the fin is spaced from the housing to form a fluid flow path therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The spot welding electrode cap of claim 1 wherein the registry of the second ends of the fins forms a solid domed structure which supports the housing as the tip end thereof wears away.
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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) | 1991-03-01 | 1991-08-31 | 1992-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-01 | 1995-08-31 | 1996-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-01 | 1999-08-31 | 2000-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |