Huntington Ingalls Industries patented a welding apparatus with a guide rail arrangement, carriage, feedstock source, and ultrasonic weld head for precise welding. The apparatus allows for depositing feedstock material on a target surface and conducting ultrasonic vibrations to weld the material. GlobalData’s report on Huntington Ingalls Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Ultrasonic welding apparatus with guide rails and feedstock source
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11897046B2) discloses a welding apparatus designed for precision welding applications. The apparatus comprises first and second guide rails with a carriage that moves along them, depositing feedstock material on the welding target. An ultrasonic weld head attached to the carriage engages the deposited material with ultrasonic vibrations for welding. Additional guide rails can be connected to form a rectangular frame, and a rail follower assembly ensures smooth movement along the rails. The apparatus also includes mechanisms for welding force enhancement and precise movement control, with a processor providing instructions for a predetermined two-dimensional welding path.
The patent claims cover various aspects of the welding apparatus, including the attachment of guide rail supports to the welding target surface, the use of rail segments to form continuous circumferential rings for cylindrical welding targets, and the application of metal tape as feedstock material. The apparatus is equipped with features for enhancing welding force, controlling movement along different axes, and providing precise instructions for the carriage's movement. Overall, the patented welding apparatus offers a comprehensive solution for high-precision welding tasks, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy in the welding process.
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