Patent ID: 6045640
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
An apparatus for butt welding of articles made of thermoplastic material, comprising:a housing having an external surface;a means for holding in place in coaxial relationship the two articles to be welded together;a heating means for heating the two articles to be welded together;an electronic control unit;a temperature sensor means for monitoring the ambient temperature, said temperature sensor means being connected to said electronic control unit by connecting wires;said temperature sensor means being positioned in an intermediate member mounted on the external surface of the housing of said butt welding apparatus, said temperature sensor means being thermally insulated from said housing, said means for holding, said heating means and said electronic control unit of said butt welding apparatus by a thermal insulating member between said temperature sensor means and said external surface of said butt welding apparatus.