METHOD OF ULTRASONIC WELDING THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE COMPONENTS

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METHOD OF ULTRASONIC WELDING THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE COMPONENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18092884 titled 'METHOD OF ULTRASONIC WELDING THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE COMPONENTS

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for welding thermoplastic composite components using ultrasonic welding.

Ultrasonically welding thermoplastic composite components
Linear reciprocating sonotrode for welding
Contacting engagement surface with sonotrode
Maintaining stationary contact until cooled

Key Features and Innovation:

Welding thermoplastic composite components using ultrasonic welding
Linear reciprocating sonotrode for efficient welding
Maintaining stationary contact during welding process
Ensuring proper cooling after welding for strong bond

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing for joining thermoplastic composite components.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for a reliable and efficient method for welding thermoplastic composite components.

Benefits:

Strong and durable welds
Efficient and precise welding process
Suitable for a wide range of thermoplastic composite components

Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include automotive body panels, aerospace components, and industrial machinery parts.

Prior Art: Prior research in ultrasonic welding of thermoplastic materials can provide insights into similar techniques and applications.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in ultrasonic welding technology and applications in the field of thermoplastic composites.

Questions about Welding Thermoplastic Composite Components: 1. What are the advantages of using ultrasonic welding for thermoplastic composite components? 2. How does the linear reciprocating sonotrode improve the welding process for thermoplastic composites?

Original Abstract Submitted

A method for welding thermoplastic composite components is provided that includes: providing a first thermoplastic composite component having a first weld region surface; providing a second thermoplastic composite component having a second weld region surface; disposing the first and second weld region surfaces in stationary contact with one another; ultrasonically welding the first and second thermoplastic composite components using a ultrasonic welding device having a sonotrode that linearly reciprocates, the welding including contacting an engagement surface of the first or second thermoplastic composite component with the sonotrode and reciprocating the sonotrode along a travel axis that is parallel to the first and second weld region surfaces until at least one of the first or second thermoplastic material reaches a melt temperature; and then maintaining the first and second weld region surfaces stationary until cooled.