Modular rotary anvil
A modular rotary anvil for mounting on an ultrasonic welding machine. The modular rotary anvil includes a first end segment configured to attach to the ultrasonic welding machine, a second end segment configured to attach to the ultrasonic welding machine, and at least one insert having a first side and a second side. Each of the first side and the second side is configured to attach to at least one of other inserts, the first end segment, and the second end segment.
1. A modular rotary anvil for mounting on an ultrasonic welding machine, the modular rotary anvil comprising:
a shaft including,
a first end segment configured to attach to the ultrasonic welding machine,
a second end segment configured to attach to the ultrasonic welding machine,
at least a first insert having a first side and a second side, each of the first side and the second side configured to attach to at least one of other inserts, the first end segment, and the second end segment, the first insert having a textured surface pattern, and
at least a second insert extending from the shaft substantially the same distance as the first insert, and the second insert having a flat, smooth surface pattern.
2. The modular rotary anvil as recited in claim 1 wherein the textured surface pattern is a knurled surface pattern.
3. The modular rotary anvil as recited in claim 1 further comprising at least one insert that has a cutting surface.
4. The modular rotary anvil as recited in claim 1 further comprising at least one insert that has at least one recessed groove.
5. The modular rotary anvil as recited in claim 4 wherein the at least one insert has a cutting surface.
6. The modular rotary anvil as recited in claim 4 wherein the at least one recessed groove extends around a circumference of the at least one insert.
7. The modular rotary anvil as recited in claim 6 wherein the at least one recessed groove has a flat, smooth surface textured pattern.
8. The modular rotary anvil as recited in claim 1 further comprising at least one insert that has at least one protrusion.
9. The modular rotary anvil as recited in claim 8 wherein the at least one protrusion extends around a circumference of the at least one insert.
10. The modular rotary anvil as recited in claim 9 wherein the at least one protrusion has a flat, smooth surface texture pattern.
11. The modular rotary anvil as recited in claim 9 wherein the at least one protrusion has a textured surface pattern.
12. The modular rotary anvil as recited in claim 11 wherein the textured surface pattern is a knurled surface pattern.