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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 1999
Filed:
May. 28, 1997
Joachim Scherzer, Bruchkobel, DE;
Heraeus Noblelight GmbH, Hanau, DE;
Abstract
To provide a easily manufactured high-temperature connection between a pinch-sealed end of a tubular radiator and a base, without requiring cement, the pinch-sealed end has a projecting lead (9) which is fitted into, or against, a projecting end portion (11', 12') of a terminal (11, 12) with a headed outer end (11', 12'); the lead, and the projecting portion of the terminal are securely electrically and mechanically connected within a longitudinal opening (15', 16') of the base (15, 16). This connection can be effected by forming a lateral opening (19, 19') in the base in a region of engagement, or overlap of the lead (9, 10) and the projecting portion (11', 12'), and introducing energy from one side, e.g., by laser welding, or from both sides, e.g., by spot welding, or mechanical compression of the lead (9, 10), and the extending portion (11', 12') of the terminal. The base is held in position by engagement against the pinch or press seal on one side, and, on the other, against the headed end (11', 12') of the connecting terminal (11, 12).