Abstract:
A vibration welding system has a pair of electromagnets coupled to a first workpiece support for effecting reciprocating movement of the first workpiece support relative to a second workpiece support, and an electrical drive system coupled to the electromagnets for successively energizing and de-energizing the electromagnets out of phase with each other to effect the reciprocating movement of the first workpiece support. The drive system includes a source of DC current; multiple controllable electronic switching devices for controllably coupling the source to, and de-coupling the source from, each of the electromagnets; current sensors coupled to the electromagnets and producing signals representing the currents supplied to the electromagnets; and control circuitry coupled to the electronic switching devices and receiving the signals produced by the current sensors for turning the switching devices on and off to control the energizing and de-energizing of the electromagnets.
Abstract:
An electrical waveform generator for driving an electromechanical load includes a digital signal processor connected to a waveform generator component in turn connected to an amplifier section with a filter network, the latter being connected to sensing and conditioning circuit componentry that is in turn connected to analog-to-digital converter circuitry. A digital memory stores digitized voltage and current waveform information. The processor determines a phase difference between voltage and current waveforms, compares the determined phase difference to a phase difference command and generates a phase error or correction signal. The processor also generates an amplitude error signal for inducing the amplifier section to change its output amplitude to result in a predetermined amplitude error level for a respective one of the voltage and current waveforms.
Abstract:
The invention utilizes a multiple frequency ultrasound generator driving a multiple frequency harmonic transducer array to improve cleaning and processing effects while eliminating damage to parts being cleaned. An AC switch and circuitry to modify the output of an ultrasound generator in combination with techniques such as random AM and FM signals are used to produce ultrasound waves that have no single frequency components which eliminates exciting parts being cleaned into resonance. Generator signals that increase cavitation efficiency and that have successive time periods with predominately stable cavitation and predominantly transient cavitation further improve the performance of the cleaning or processing systems.
Abstract:
The invention utilizes a multiple frequency ultrasound generator driving a multiple frequency harmonic transducer array to improve cleaning and processing effects while eliminating damage to parts being cleaned. An AC switch and circuitry to modify the output of an ultrasound generator in combination with techniques such as random AM and FM signals are used to produce ultrasound waves that have no single frequency components which eliminates exciting parts being cleaned into resonance.
Abstract:
An ultrasonic generator for providing power to a bonding apparatus having a bonding horn which is brought into contact with respective conductive pads and which carries a wire to be dispensed for interconnection therebetween includes a circuit for applying a voltage at an ultrasonic frequency to the bonding horn to produce a bonding current in the horn, and a monitor for monitoring the bonding current applied to the bonding horn. A circuit is provided for maintaining a zero phase difference between the applied voltage and the monitored current. In addition, a circuit is provided for continuously monitoring and controlling the current which is delivered to the bonding horn to produce a current waveform of a predetermined controllable pattern.
Abstract:
A circuit is connected to an ultrasonic transducer being fed by a constant current or constant voltage power supply. By rectifying, integrating, and amplifying the transducer coil voltage an output signal that is a function of the transducer and load impedance is provided that can be displayed so as to determine the operating condition of the ultrasonic apparatus.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Torsionssonotrode mit zwei einander gegenüberliegenden Stirnseiten (S1, S2) und einer eine Torsionsachse (T) umgebenden Umfangsflache (U), an der zumindest eine Arbeitsfläche (A1, A2, A3, A4) in einem radialen Abstand von der Torsionsachse (T) vorgesehen ist.
Abstract:
The method of controlling a linear vibration welding apparatus, in accordance with the invention, may comprise the steps of: fastening a first workpiece portion in a fixed position; fastening a second workpiece portion to a reciprocating member; energizing a first single winding magnet with direct current power to create a magnetic field; sensing a location of the reciprocating member with respect to a zero point; and energizing a second magnet when the reciprocating member has crossed the zero point when moving towards the first magnet. The linear vibration welding apparatus in accordance with the invention may comprise: a frame; a flexure array; a first magnet assembly; a second magnet assembly; a digital controller; and direct current amplifiers for powering the magnet assemblies.
Abstract:
The invention utilizes a multiple frequency ultrasound generator (12) driving a multiple frequency harmonic transducer (17, 18, 19 ) to improve cleaning and processing effects while eliminating damage to parts being cleaned. An AC switch and circuitry to modify the output of an ultrasound generator in combination with techniques such as random AM and FM signals are used to produce ultrasound waves that have no single frequency components which eliminates exciting parts being cleaned into resonance.