Electric soldering iron with vibratory soldering bit

Abstract

An electric soldering iron includes an electric heating element mounted on an elongated stem rigidly secured in cantilever fashion at one end to a casing having a pistol grip handle. A soldering bit surrounds the heating element in spaced relation thereto for receiving heat essentially by radiation therefrom and is supported on one end of a protective tube resiliently mounted at its other end to the casing independently of the stem. A vibrator elastically mounted in the casing is coupled to the protective tube for vibrating the soldering bit at a frequency of 10-100 Hz without effecting vibration of the heating element. The handle is provided with a magnet for maintaining the soldering iron in an upright position on a stand comprising an iron plate adapted to be secured to a surface by vacuum cups. The soldering iron is provided with an adjustable light for illuminating the work area and an electronic heater control for regulating the soldering bit temperature. A layer of insulating material and a ceramic jacket cover all but the tip of the soldering bit to reduce heat loss and protect the bit.

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