Patent ID: 6730917
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: A61C,E02B,F16B,F21S,H01L,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for curing an adhesive with high-intensity radiation comprising:a housing having an insulating cylindrical section and an insulating disc-shaped section defining an interior; an LED array in said interior of said housing to emit high-intensity radiation; a plurality of batteries in said interior of said housing adjacent said LED array to supply power to said LED array; an insulating spacer layer interposed between said LED array and said plurality of batteries to prevent shorting of said batteries; a switch relay in said interior of said housing connected to said LED array and said plurality of batteries; a disc-shaped cover transparent to said high-intensity radiation and being disposed adjacent said LED array, said cover being connected to said cylindrical-shaped section to seal said interior from ambient; a switching mechanism mounted on the outside of said housing, said switching mechanism being displaced on said housing to close said switch relay and connect said power to said LED array to emit said high-intensity radiation through said cover; a fuse connected between said switch relay and said LED array to prevent overload current; and a safety pin to engage said housing and said switching mechanism together to prevent displacement of said switching mechanism.