Wire feeding apparatus and method

Details Wire feeding apparatus and method Wire feeding apparatus and method

2008-07-08

2008-07-08

Langdon, Evan H (Department: 3654)

Advancing material of indeterminate length

By orbitally traveling material-engaging surface

Comprising rotary pinch pair

C226S176000, C226S114000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07395952

ABSTRACT:
A wire feeding apparatus is disclosed. The wire feeding apparatus includes a rotable drive shaft, a servo motor in driving relationship with the drive shaft and one or more feed modules. Each feed module is selectively engaged with the drive shaft through the use of a linear actuator. When the linear actuator is engaged, each feed module is driven by the drive shaft such that wire is either fed or retracted.

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