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Method and apparatus for automated assembly and laser welding of medical devices

  • US 20050284850A1
  • Filed: 06/24/2004
  • Published: 12/29/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/24/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for assembling a component within a medical device, comprising:

  • a test station to determine whether the component is in a predetermined working state;

    an orientation sensor to sense an orientation vector of the component;

    a first sensor to sense a position of the component within an aperture of the device and to plot a weld path associated with the component;

    an installation head to obtain the component, advance the component between the test station, the orientation sensor and the first sensor, and to advance the component through the aperture; and

    a weld head generating a weld along the weld path.

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