Internal-combustion engines – Intake manifold – Manifold material or composition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Kamen, Noah P. (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Intake manifold
Manifold material or composition
Reexamination Certificate
active
10885174
ABSTRACT:
Laser welding of plastic involves a laser passing through laser translucent then laser absorbent material. A technical description as envisaged here is Laser Contour Welding. Universally, laser welding is done by Quasi simultaneous techniques and rarely by Contour techniques. Regular or symmetrical parts, under 5 inches are welded by Quasi simultaneous. Asymmetric and large parts are best welded by Contour Welding.Kinematics of robots permits a complex contour. Automotive plastic manifolds exceed 5 inches with asymmetry. The pairing of robot contour and laser welding facilitates a new Automotive manifold. It requires a new split line for laser access and manufacturing as described. Encompassing the above requirements and solutions can reduce the moldings for a V8 to 2 major operations.
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Benton Jason
Kamen Noah P.
Siemens Canada Limited
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