Patent ID: 6194683
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: B23K,H05K

Abstract:
An apparatus for producing computer cartridges, said apparatus comprising:a fixture which can be activated for holding lap joint seams of two metal sidewalls of a cartridge along the edges of said cartridge with the exterior metal layer of one of said sidewalls substantially in contact with a metal layer of the other of said sidewalls;a laser welding machine with a welding head at the fixture, which can be activated for automatically welding the lap joint seams;sensing means for sensing the position of said cartridge and for signaling when said sensing occurs;controllable conveyor means for automatically moving said cartridge into and out from said fixture; andautomatic control means for automatically controlling said conveyor means for positioning said cartridge, depending on a signal or signals received from said sensing means, for activating said fixture, and for operating said laser welding machine to weld the lap joints of said cartridge.