Sonotrode with cutting mechanism
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1. A sonotrode for mounting an antenna wire to an inlay substrate for a transponder, comprising:
- a capillary having a supply end, a delivery end, and an internal bore through which the wire passes;
a clamping mechanism for holding the wire relative to the capillary;
a cutting mechanism for at least partially severing the wire;
wherein;
the cutting mechanism is disposed before the capillary.
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Abstract
During mounting to an inlay substrate, at least one end portion (including end) of an antenna wire is positioned directly over a terminal of the chip module for subsequent connecting thereto. A sonotrode is disclosed with a cutter above the capillary for cutting or nicking the wire. Insulation may be removed from a portion of the wire. The antenna may comprise two separate stubs, each having an end portion (including end) positioned over a terminal of the chip module. Additional techniques for mounting the antenna wire are disclosed.
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1. A sonotrode for mounting an antenna wire to an inlay substrate for a transponder, comprising:
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a capillary having a supply end, a delivery end, and an internal bore through which the wire passes; a clamping mechanism for holding the wire relative to the capillary; a cutting mechanism for at least partially severing the wire; wherein; the cutting mechanism is disposed before the capillary. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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