Fusion Bond, E.g., Weld, Etc. Patents (Class 403/270)
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Publication number: 20120090777Abstract: An installation system for mounting stationary objects, such as towel holders, shelves, lights, or similar furnishing items, on an installation surface, such as a wall or a ceiling, in particular in rooms equipped with tiles, marble slabs, or similar wall coverings, includes one or more fastening elements, a lighting device, and/or an adhering and connecting agent, wherein the adhering and connecting agent is a light-curing adhesive. The one or more fastening elements can be fastened by introducing an adhering and connecting agent into an adhesive space formed by the installation surface and components of the fastening element. The fastening element has at least one at least partially transparent component for irradiating the adhering and connecting agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventor: Frank Braun
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Publication number: 20120094798Abstract: Disclosed are a welded structure and a welding method which make it possible to improve welding strength and welding quality. A welded structure in which a first member and a second member are joined by means of welding, wherein the first member comprises a second-member joining part which is joined to the second member, and the second member comprises a first-member joining part which is joined to the first member. If the direction in which the first member and the second member are arranged is the first direction, and the direction intersecting the first direction is the second direction, the welded structure comprises a cavity part which is provided between the first-member joining part and the second-member joining part, and a welded part which is provided between the cavity part and both end parts in the second direction of the joining surface where the first-member joining part and the second-member joining part are joined.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Keisuke Uchida, Shingo Iwatani, Takahito Endo, Go Kuramoto, Jun Kamitake, Hirokazu Tsunekawa
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Publication number: 20120087720Abstract: In a dissimilar material joint structure that joins together an anti vibration bar (first member) 14 and a end cap (second member) 15, which is a dissimilar metal material to the anti vibration bar 14, the anti vibration bar 14 is sandwiched by a plurality of end caps (second members) 151 and 152, and these respective end caps 151 and 152 are joined together by welding. Due to contraction of a weld material 153 welding the end caps 151 and 152, the anti vibration bar 14 is sandwiched between the end caps 151 and 152, whereby the anti vibration bar 14 and the end cap 15 are joined. Consequently, a thermal treatment for welding dissimilar metal materials is not required, and the welding operation can be carried out easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Kosuke Kitamura, Kengo Shimamura, Kenji Nishida, Nobutaka Nakajima, Masato Yamasaki, Kenji Kawasaki
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Publication number: 20120076593Abstract: An interlocking sheet profile connector comprises a first and a second connecting profile. The first connecting profile includes a base attached to the first sheet pile wall element, a neck strip projecting from the base and a head strip of larger cross section on the free end of the neck strip. The second connecting profile possesses a base attached to a second sheet pile wall element and a claw strip to secure a head strip. The head strip of the first connecting profile is thus configured both to secure the claw strip of a sheet pile as a sheet pile wall element and to secure the claw strip of the second connecting profile, while the claw strip of the second connecting profile serves both to secure the head strip of a sheet pile as a sheet pile wall element and to secure the head strip of the first connecting profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Pilepro, LLCInventor: RICHARD HEINDL
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Publication number: 20120027506Abstract: Disclosed is a weld joint of an aluminum alloy member formed by joining one end of a wrought material (12) to one end of a cast member (11). The cast member has a chamfer (14), and an inserting portion (13) which extends from the lower end of the chamfer (14) toward the distal end of the case member along the lower surface of the wrought material. The distance (L) from the lower end of the chamfer to the end face (12a) at one end of the wrought material is set equal to 1.0-1.7 times of the thickness (T) of the wrought material, and the chamfer is inclined so that the angle of a groove between the chamfer and the end face (12a) at one end of the wrought material is 15-45°.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicants: F. TECH INC., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Takanori Yahaba, Hayato Takahashi, Daisuke Hirano, Takashi Shimada
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Publication number: 20110314956Abstract: An assembly and method for coupling the rotor of a vehicle pedal assembly to the shaft of a vehicle pedal assembly. In one embodiment, the rotor includes a collar with an interior surface defining a plurality of slots and the shaft includes a distal neck which extends into the collar of the rotor. A weld horn is inserted into the collar and into contact with the neck of the shaft for melting a portion of the neck and causing the material of the molten neck to flow into the slots for securing the rotor to the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Andrew Campbell, Willie Campbell
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Publication number: 20110293362Abstract: An assembly comprising first and second structural components and a packer disposed between the first and second components, wherein the first component and the packer have mating part-spherical surfaces, and the first and second components are fixed relative to one another. Also, a method of aligning first and second structural components relative to one another to form an assembly, the method comprising bringing together first and second structural components with a packer disposed between the components, wherein the first component and the packer have mating part-spherical surfaces, sliding adjustment of the first component relative to the packer until the first and second components are aligned in a desired relationship, and then fixing the first and second components relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventor: Paul BLADES
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METHOD FOR PRODUCING CONNECTING ELEMENTS BY WAY OF A PRESSURE WELDING PROCESS AND CONNECTING ELEMENT
Publication number: 20110293363Abstract: The method is used to produce connecting elements (1). The connecting elements (1) are intended for coupling functional elements for applications in the field of oil drilling technology. The connecting element comprises two end pieces (2, 3) and at least one spacer (4) connecting the end pieces to each other. At least one spacer (4) is connected to at least one of the end pieces (2, 3) by pressure welding.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2009Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: BLOHM + VOSS REPAIR GMBHInventors: Jens Lutzhöft, Jörn Grotherr, Christian Hoffmann, Heiko Junge -
Publication number: 20110280650Abstract: The present invention relates to a joining component for axial joining to a workpiece, having a base body composed of thermoplastic material which has a holding section and a flange section, with a joining surface being formed on the flange section and having a metal section which can be heated inductively. The metal section is in this case integrated in the flange section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: NEWFREY LLCInventors: Klaus-Gisbert SCHMITT, Andreas BECKER, Reinhold OPPER, Michael SCHMIDT, Reimar SALTENBERGER
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Publication number: 20110274484Abstract: In a method for producing a joint between a hollow profile made from steel and a component made from an aluminum material, a positive and material joint is produced by a braze welding process in conjunction with a pressing operation. The hollow profile is first pressed on a seating region of the component. Subsequently, a weld layer with an additive is applied by thermal joining, producing a positive and material joint between the hollow profile and the component. The positive joint is facilitated by first forming an end of the hollow profile to be pressed on. Preferably, forming is done by widening the end to be pressed on into the shape of a collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbHInventors: Simon Potthast, Siegfried Fecke, Michael Wibbeke, Jürgen Krogmeier, Armin Zuber
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Publication number: 20110268494Abstract: A method for manufacturing welded lap joints comprising the following steps: Providing of two components each having at least one base; allocating the components in such a way that the bases face each other and the components overlap in an overlapping area, which extends at least partially over both components; joining the components by welding in the overlapping area such that a weld joint is formed, wherein at the edge of the overlapping area non welded areas are formed; removing of the non welded areas whereby outer cutting areas are formed at the components, which are arranged at obtuse angles to the overlapping area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Marco Pacchione, Juergen Silvanus
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Patent number: 8047740Abstract: Friction-welded connection between a sheet metal element and a therein inserted rotation body. The sheet metal element is provided with a protruding, circular annular wall as a pressure face, which pressure face is adapted to be engaged by the rotation body with a counter-pressure face. At least one pressure face is of such conicity that the insertion of the rotation body loads the annular wall with increasing pressure, there being formed a friction-welded connection between rotation body and annular wall as a result of rotation of the rotation body.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: EJOT GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Eberhard Christ
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Publication number: 20110243652Abstract: A fitting for rotatably or displaceably supporting swing leaf doors or sliding doors made of glass, including an adhesive adapter to be glued onto the door leaf. The adhesive adapter is fastened to a hinge strap or to an adapter support by a fastener. The adhesive adapter is made of glass-fiber-reinforced plastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: DORMA GMBH + CO. KGInventors: Oliver Walhorn, Thomas Vogler
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Publication number: 20110240200Abstract: A method of forming a joint between a first component and a second component, the first component comprising a plurality of layers of fibres impregnated with a thermosetting matrix. A welding interface element is provided with an array of pointed prongs. One or more of the layers of fibres are penetrated with the prongs, either before or after the fibres have been impregnated with the thermosetting matrix. The first component is cured by heating the thermosetting matrix after the prongs have been embedded. A thermoplastic weld is formed between the second component and the welding interface element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Chetan Korya, Timothy Sanderson
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Publication number: 20110211906Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming an anchor on an insulated cable so as, for example, to attach an electrical power cable to an electrical apparatus. The method includes the steps of providing a wicking material in contact with the insulation of the cable; introducing a liquid, settable adhesive into the wicking material on the insulated cable; and allowing the liquid, settable adhesive to be wicked into the wicking material and to set so as to bond the wicking material to the insulation of the cable and form a projecting anchor on the insulated cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: PRATLEY INVESTMENTS (PROPRIETARY) LIMITEDInventor: Kimleigh George Montague PRATLEY
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Publication number: 20110206448Abstract: A first and a second object (1 and 2) are joined with the aid of a joining element (8) including at least in the region of its distal and proximal ends (8.1 and 8.2) a thermoplastic material. Two blind holes (5 and 6) facing each other are provided in the two objects (1 and 2) and the joining element (8) is positioned in the blind holes such that its distal and proximal ends (8.1) are in contact with the bottom faces of the blind holes and such that there is a gap (9) between the two objects (1 and 2). This assembly is then positioned between a support (3) and a sonotrode (4). The sonotrode (4) and the support (3) are forced towards each other, while the sonotrode (4) is vibrated, thereby liquefying at least part of the material having thermoplastic properties, there, where the joining element ends (8.1 and 8.2) are pressed against the bottom faces of the holes (5 and 6) and allowing the liquefied material to infiltrate into pores of the hole surfaces or unevennesses or openings provided in the hole surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: WOODWELDING AGInventors: Colin Clinch, Marcel Aeschlimann, Laurent Torriani, Elmar Mock
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Patent number: 8002522Abstract: A centrifugal pump comprising a pump housing made of injection-molded plastics with a first housing part, which is designed as a single piece with a suction connection and a pressure connection, and comprises a sealing area, by means of which said first housing part is joined in a liquid-tight manner to a second housing part, that receives an electric motor, and a motor housing part. In this centrifugal pump, very good leak tightness is achieved with minimum number of parts, minimum weight and minimum assembly costs with universal applicability without impairing the visual overall impression of the centrifugal pump. This objective is achieved in that the second housing part is made of a material that is permeable to laser light of a wavelength or a wavelength range, and the first housing part is made of a material that absorbs the same laser light, and the first housing part and the second housing part are heat-sealed to one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Bühler Motor GmbHInventors: Olai Ihle, Thomas Peterreins, Helmut Schmidt, Armin Suttner-Reimann
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Publication number: 20110182657Abstract: The invention relates to a friction welding joint of a plurality of two-dimensional components positioned on top of each other, which are held together by means of a connecting body, which rests on an upper component by means of a collar. The connecting body is configured as a pipe piece, and the upper component is penetrated by the connecting body having a front annular cutting edge by means of rotation and pressure, wherein the connecting body, after cutting through the upper component with the front thereof and receiving the cut-out material of the upper component in the hollow space thereof, together with the lower component forms a friction welding zone created by means of rotation and pressure of the connecting body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: EJOT GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Christ Eberhard, Jörg Thiem, Torsten Fuchs, Gerhard Dubiel
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Publication number: 20110176864Abstract: A universal frame for connecting a semiconductor device to a test device, the universal frame including a connector for establishing a connection between the semiconductor device and the test device; a head part fixing a position of the connector; a body part fixing a position of the head part, the body part being configured to accommodate the semiconductor device; and a guide unit within the body part, the guide unit being configured to receive the semiconductor device at an end of the body part opposite to an end of the body part fixing the position of head part, and being configured to accommodate the semiconductor deviceType: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Jounghee SHIN, Sungho Chang, Byeongdae Park
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Publication number: 20110033228Abstract: The invention relates to a welded ball pin (10) including a shaft (14; 14?) on which a completely closed ball (12) is welded, wherein the shaft (14; 14?) is configured as a hollow cylinder and an inner wall of the shaft (14?) is provided with grooves (24) extending parallel to a rotation axis of the shaft (14?).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: ACUMENT GMBH & CO. OHGInventor: Robert Bongartz
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Patent number: 7829202Abstract: A large-heat-input butt-welded joint of welded structures prepared by butt-welding high-strength steel plates over 50 mm in thickness, having excellent brittle fracture resistance, is characterized by: (a1) the hardness of the weld metal is not more than 110% of the hardness of the base metal or (a2) the hardness of the weld metal is not less than 70% and not more than 110% of the hardness of the base metal, and, as required, (b) the width of the weld metal is not more than 70% of the plate thickness of the base metal, (c) the width of the region affected by welding whose hardness is softened to not more than 95% of the hardness of the non-heat-affected base metal has a width not less than 5 mm, and/or (d) the prior austenite grain size in the heat-affected zone (HAZ) contacting the welding fusion line is not more than 200 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2004Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Nippon Steel CorporationInventors: Tadashi Ishikawa, Takehiro Inoue, Hiroshi Shimanuki, Tadashi Koseki, Jun Otani, Masanori Minagawa, Akihiko Kojima
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Publication number: 20100221063Abstract: An example of a door curtain having pieces comprised of different thermoplastic materials includes a weld medium that facilitates the welding of two thermoplastics that are otherwise not readily welded together. In some examples, the weld medium comprises two outer layers that are joined to each other, wherein one layer is of the same polymer as one of the curtain pieces, and the other opposite layer is made of the same polymeric material as that of the other curtain piece. The weld medium is sandwiched between the two curtain pieces such that matching materials of the curtain and weld medium face each other. The two curtain pieces, with the weld medium between the two, are then thermally or ultrasonically welded together. The weld medium can be made by coating a fabric sheet with the two different plastic layers bonded to opposite sides of the fabric sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Carl David Hardison, III, Peter S. Schulte, Thomas Jansen
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Patent number: 7784878Abstract: A tensile connector assembly comprising a longitudinal tensile element having a longitudinal axis, an end portion and a cross-section, a connecting element connected to the longitudinal tensile element, and a bracing element connected to the longitudinal tensile element. With a tensile axis of applied tensile load along said longitudinal tensile element. Where the longitudinal tensile element is anchored to the bracing element and the connecting element is connected to the longitudinal tensile element via a welded connection at a welded interface. Where the connections permit the longitudinal tensile element to support said tensile load along the tensile axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Inventor: Raphael Schlanger
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Publication number: 20100175338Abstract: The solar energy-collecting architectural enclosure panel includes outer and inner plates which are mutually facing and joined by a leak-tight joint along a closed perimeter separated at a distance from perimetric edges of the panel. The outer and inner plates include within the closed perimeter hollow conformations to form a circuit for a heat-carrying fluid with an inlet and an outlet. Adjacent to opposite longitudinal edges of the outer plate there are first longitudinal stiffening configurations and adjacent to opposite longitudinal edges of the inner plate there are second longitudinal stiffening configurations configured to rest on transverse elements of a structure. The outer and inner plates are furthermore joined by a mechanical connection in expected maximum bending stress areas adjacent to the opposite longitudinal edges of the outer and inner plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2008Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Petra Inventum, S.L.Inventor: Josep Garcia Cors
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Publication number: 20090116899Abstract: A connector includes an outer melt-bonding projection 2 integrally formed with a projecting end 10a of a flange 10 of a base member 1, and an inner melt-bonding member 3 having an upper side 30 unified to a lower surface 10g of the flange 10 of the base member 1 and configured to have an outer lateral side 31 unified to an inner lateral side 20 of the outer melt-bonding projection 2. The outer melt-bonding projection 2 is formed of a first synthetic resin, which is melt-bondable to an outer layer Ta of a fuel tank T, the base member 1 is formed of a second synthetic resin difficult to pass a gas produced from fuel therethrough and adaptable to the first synthetic resin, and the inner melt-bonding member 3 is formed of the first synthetic resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: Nifco Inc.Inventors: Toshio Hattori, Yasutomo Kobayashi, Tsuyoshi Kato
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Publication number: 20090097910Abstract: A coupling construction includes a coupling element and at least one high-pressure pipe, the high-pressure pipe including an external sheathing layer, a reinforcement layer and an internal lining. The coupling includes an internal welding sleeve, the external surface of which bears a helically wound heating element, as well as a force transfer element that acts cooperatively with the reinforcement layer. The heating element includes a heating wire and a shell encompassing the heating wire. The welding sleeve and the sheathing layer are fused by material originating from the welding sleeve, the sheathing layer and from the shell encompassing the heating wire. A welding sleeve for use in the coupling construction, as well as a method for producing a coupling construction are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: PIPELIFE NEDERLAND B.V.Inventors: Peter Jeroen CLOOS, Lambertus Gerrit Peter DALMOLEN
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Publication number: 20090051126Abstract: A sealing ring and a method of preventing or stopping a joint leak between a pipe and a pipe fitting to minimize property damage as well as clean up costs occurring from property damage due to joint leaks by securing a sealing ring to the pipe and the pipe fitting to form a secondary joint that inhibits or prevent leakage between the primary joint between the pipe and the pipe fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Lloyd Herbert King, JR., David Kreutz, Mathew Walters, Steven Rhea, James C. Keeven
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Publication number: 20090041539Abstract: Under one step of one embodiment of a solid state method for joining structures, angled edges of at least two structures are disposed adjacent to one another. In another step, a plurality of angled joining members are disposed adjacent to one another between the adjacent angled edges of the at least two structures. In still another step, the angled joining members are welded between the adjacent angled edges of the at least two structures. In yet another step, at least one hole is formed into and extended between adjacent edges of the welded angled joining members. In an additional step, a plug member is forced at least partially into the at least one hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Christopher H. Swallow, Eric J. Stern
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Patent number: 7407338Abstract: A transparent component portion includes a first weld surface and a first taper locking surface formed opposite from the first weld surface. An absorbing component portion includes a second weld surface and a second taper locking surface formed opposite from the second weld surface. The first and second taper locking surfaces cooperate to force and lock the first and second weld surfaces into abutting engagement for laser welding.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Mahle International GmbHInventors: Bobbye Kaye Whitenton Baylis, Daniel Frank Watt, Xiao Qun Xu, James Vanderveen
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Patent number: 7374823Abstract: The present invention is a welded portion constitution between a first member (38) and a second member (33), comprising an inclined portion (3) provided on an end portion of at least one of the first member (38) and second member (33), and a weld bead (5) provided so as to cover at least a part of the inclined portion (3). According to the present invention, the strength of the welded joint portion can be improved without increasing the sheet thickness of the first member (38) or second member (33), and without increasing the number of components.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Press Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hisanao Maruyama, Rikuo Osaki, Youichi Koyama
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Patent number: 7341394Abstract: A plate-like functional component and method of making same, in particular a gate plate of an automatic gear shift mechanism with locking gate is provided. The gate plate includes engagement holes for engagement elements which kinetically interact with the functional component. To allow high mechanical forces to be transmitted using this component while simplifying its production, and to as far as possible avoid impact noises during interaction with engagement elements which are guided inside the holes, it is provided that the functional component comprises, in sandwich form, three stamped parts, which bear flat against one another, and are unreleasably connected to one another. Each stamped part has at least two engagement holes for engagement elements which kinetically interact with the functional component. The engagement holes in the stamped parts are arranged congruently with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2000Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Erik Krimm, Michael Siemers
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Patent number: 7334828Abstract: A force connection strut (1) of a chassis of a passenger car or utility vehicle is provided for the non-positive connection between a chassis and a wheel carrier, preferably an axle strut or a chassis control arm. An elongated basic body (G) and at least two end-side mount supports (5) are provided for introducing and leading out forces.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: ZF Lemförder Metallwaren AGInventors: Frank Budde, Jochen Kruse, Stefan Schönhoff
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Patent number: 7331652Abstract: A joint structure including a first member and a second member which are jointed to each other to define a flow passage in which a fluid flows. One of the first and second members includes a weldable portion which projects toward an opposed surface of the other of the first and second members in a first direction and whose end portion is fused and welded to the opposed surface, so as to joint the first and second members to each other at a first position in the first direction. One of the first and second members includes a first projecting portion which is provided between the weldable portion and the flow passage in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and projects toward the other of the first and second members such that a free end of the first projecting portion is located at a second position different from the first position in the first direction, while the first projecting portion cooperates with the weldable portion to define a first space therebetween in the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Shingo Hattori, Yoichiro Shimizu
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Patent number: 7290957Abstract: A laser weld seam with reduced end crater and a process for production thereof are provided. The seam end is provided at a location, which exhibits a excessive material relative to the surrounding surface or thereby, that the seam towards the seam end exhibits a counter-running direction change of its preferred direction, which is designed in such a manner, that as a consequence of the interaction between cooling forward and counter-running seam a backfill of the melt towards the seam end occurs.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AGInventors: Wolfgang Becker, Jens Bühler, Tilman Froschmeier, Klaus Goth, Markus Knöller, Claus-Deiter Reiniger, Daniel Zauner
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Patent number: 7246966Abstract: A joint assembly comprises a hollow extrusion member of an asymmetrical hexagonal section and a flange casting comprising a base flange and several webs including a top web and upper side webs which have joint faces presented to corresponding joint areas on the outside of the extrusion while a bottom web and lower side webs have joint faces which are presented to corresponding joint areas on the inside of the extrusion. To assemble the joint assembly an adhesive is applied to the joint faces and the extrusion aligned with the flange casting but offset vertically. The extrusion is then moved longitudinally towards the flange casting to the full extent permitted by abutment of an extrusion end face with steps to bring the joint faces into overlapping alignment with the corresponding joint areas on the extrusion, there being a substantial clearance due to the vertical offset so that the adhesive on the joint faces does not contact the joint areas on the extrusion at this stage.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Peter Jolley
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Patent number: 7243471Abstract: Face plates 11 and 12 of a hollow shape member 10 are abutted against face plates 21 and 22 of a hollow shape member 20. Grooves 18 formed to said face plates 11 and 12 at the abutted region receive projections 28 formed to said face plates 21 and 22. A connecting plate 14 orthogonal to said face plates 11 and 12 is provided to the hollow shape member 10. There is no connecting plate orthogonal to face plates 21 and 22 disposed on the end of the hollow shape member 20. Friction stir welding heat causes the face plate 21 (22) to move toward the thickness direction of hollow shape members 10 and 20, but such movement is suppressed by the groove 18 and projection 28. Thereby, the abutted region is welded flatly. Since the hollow shape member 20 requires no connecting plate corresponding to plate 14, the welded members are light in weight.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Masakuni Ezumi, Kazushige Fukuyori
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Patent number: 7231702Abstract: A connecting structure is provided. The structure includes a post with a first end, middle portion, and a second end, a plurality of prongs flexibly connected to the first end, extending toward the second end in a V-shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Exhart Environmental Systems, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Weiser, Margaret Weiser
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Patent number: 7182543Abstract: A structure is provided between a first columnar structural member and at least a second structural member in which the stress concentration at the fixed end portion of the reinforcing member with the first columnar structural member and the second structural member(s) is greatly relaxed. Also, in the case where the reinforcing member is welded, the residual welding stress is relaxed, with the result that the proof stress and the fatigue performance are remarkably improved over the prior art. In the joining structure with the first columnar structural member and the second structural member(s), the first columnar structural member and the second structural member(s) joined to each other have welded thereto at least a tabular reinforcing member to reinforce the joining of the structural members. The reinforcing member has a U- or V-shaped bent portion along the surface of the structural members and also an opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Nippon Steel CorporationInventors: Tetsumi Kondo, Masakazu Sugimoto
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Patent number: 6965075Abstract: A frame joining structure for electrical and electronic equipment housing cabinets, in which ends of frames are simplified in shape to dispense with complex cutting and which possesses excellent strength and waterproof property. Ends of outer side surfaces (4) of three mutually orthogonal frames (1a, 1b, 1c), which constitute a framework of a cabinet, are cut at two planes of ±45° relative to a plane defined by other two frames to be point-shaped. These ends are joined together directly or through a corner member (20) having the same configuration as that of the ends to constitute a firm corner portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2002Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Nitto Electric Works, Ltd.Inventor: Kazumasa Suzuki
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Patent number: 6960383Abstract: Combined boards are taught that comprise a second board substrate (12) having a through bore (14) formed therein, a first board substrate (10), and a connector pin (40, 50) received in the through bore (14) of the second board substrate (12). The first and second board substrates overlap such that the through bore (14) of the second board substrate (12) is covered by a first surface (10b) of the first board substrate (10). The connector pin is fusion bonded to a circumferential surface of the through bore (14) and the first surface (10b) of the first board substrate (10).Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2003Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Araco Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hitoshi Heta, Tamotsu Nagaya, Toshiaki Kondo, Masahiko Uchida, Makoto Suzuki
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Patent number: 6936332Abstract: The friction stir welding technique disclosed avoids occurrence of a dent in adjoining region extending to a level beneath the joined surfaces. At end portions of the frame members to be joined, thickened parts, which project toward the rotary body joining tool, are provided. The Two adjoining thickened parts form a trapezoid shape. The rotary body joining tool has a small-diameter tip portion and a larger diameter portion, and is inserted in the thickened parts. When the rotary body joining tool has been inserted small-diameter tip end first to a level where the larger diameter portion of the rotary body joining tool overlaps the thickened part, the rotary body is rotated and moved along the joining region. Even when a gap exists between two thickened parts, a desirable joining can be carried out. After the joining, the remaining parts of the thickened parts can be machined to form a smooth surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kinya Aota, Masakuni Ezumi, Yasuo Ishimaru, Hisanori Okamura, Isao Funyuu, Akihiro Satou
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Patent number: 6899488Abstract: A fastening system has a mounting plate of substantially greater area than a flange of a part being attached to a hardened plate. This mounting plate is sandwiched between the flange and an outer face of the hardened plate and has an outer periphery spaced well outward of the flange. A plurality of nuts bear on an inner face of the hardened plate in line with the flange. Respective bolts extend through the flange, mounting plate, and hardened plate into the nuts and press the flange and mounting plate against the outer face of the hardened plate. A weld at the outer periphery secures the mounting plate to the hardened plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Steyr-Daimler-Puch Specialfahrzeug AG & Co. KGInventors: Bernhard Geringer, Hubert Höfer
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Patent number: 6802102Abstract: A windshield wiper includes a drive shaft (10), to which shaft a crank (12) is fastened. A base body (14) of the drive shaft (10) is made from an extruded light metal profile and on its free end, in the region of a fastening part, carries a connection part (16, 22) of a harder material, which has a screw thread (18).Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Wilfried Merkel, Roger Daenen
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Publication number: 20040197135Abstract: A sheet metal assembly includes first and second metal sheets having flanges extending from the sheets. The flanges overlap in parallel for a dimension. A shim is disposed between the flanges and extends to the outer edges thereof. A weld joins the metal sheets through the shim. The shim increases the mechanical strength of the assembly. The increase in mechanical strength from the shim allows for reductions to the flange width. As a result, a lighter assembly of equivalent strength is produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Pei-Chung Wang, Joseph James Speranza
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Patent number: 6781088Abstract: A pin to plate joint and method of making the joint comprising a plate comprising an entry side and an exit side with the plate defining cutouts, and the pin movable through the plate from the entry side to the exit side and in doing so pushes tab members at angles to the exit side of the plate at bends. The bends in the plate define an opening in the plate, and flow spaces are defined between the pin sidewall and the bends in the plate, with the tab members being heated to form melted tab material and flowing the melted tab material into the flow spaces and cooling, forming a pin to plate joint.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Grubb, Philip Wutz
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Publication number: 20040146341Abstract: A connection joint (20) is described that is formed by inserting a plastic connector (10) into the end of a silicone tube (14). The connector includes a plurality of barbs (12). A reinforcing agent (16) is placed between each of the barbs (12) of the connector (10). An adhesive (18) is injected between the tube (14), the reinforcing agents (16) and the connector (10). The adhesive (18) is then cured at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time in order to solidify the connection joint (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Herbert Alan Sundheimer, Christopher A. Benning, Changqing Li
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Patent number: 6764243Abstract: A protruding part formed on one split end part of a boot is temporarily fixed to a recessed part formed on the other split end part in the state where step-shaped hook portions formed on one-end thereof are engagingly locked to each other, and connected by welding, fusion or adhesion. The protruding part is hooked only in one thickness directional side. An overlapping protruding part formed on the non-hook side (inner side) of the recessed part is connected extending over the inside surface of the protruding part and the inside surface of the split end part continued thereto.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: NOK CorporationInventors: Yasuaki Inuzuka, Yoshifumi Kojima, Hiromitsu Yamoto, Yukihisa Tateishi, Kenichi Fujimoto, Kazuhiko Fujimoto, Atsushi Nagashima
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Publication number: 20040136776Abstract: A shaft (1) with a co-rotating element (2) which is secured to it and has a surface located perpendicular to the axis (3) of the shaft, the welding taking place in the fillet formed between the seating surface (4) of the shaft (1) and axially normal surface (6, 8) of the element. To achieve a durable join without adversely affecting true running, a welding bead (20) starts at a starting point (21) on the surface (6; 8) located perpendicular to the axis (3) of the shaft (1), leads to the fillet and then leads back to an end point (21′) on the surface (6; 8) located transversely with respect to the axis of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventor: Oskar Kehrer
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Patent number: 6749360Abstract: An apparatus and method for motor vehicle suspension arms or subframes is provided. A motor vehicle apparatus and method is used with frame components. The motor vehicle component includes frame parts of lightweight design that have complementary profiles that can be inserted one another to create a locking connection between the frame parts. The invention frame parts may be designed as extruded profiles. The motor vehicle component allows for the individual frame parts to be manufactured separately from one another and combined wherein the number and cross section of the stiffening ribs are selectable in a load dependant way in the form a modular system and different materials may be used for individual components.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2001Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: ZF Lemförder Metallwaren AGInventor: Olaf Abels
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Patent number: 6715954Abstract: An instrument support member with an integrated air conducting unit to be mounted between the A-columns of a motor vehicle is composed of at least two metal shells which are connected to each other by plasma jet welding with an effective focus remote from the nozzle, and a plastic tube surrounded by the shells. The plastic tube is mounted at a radial distance from the shells.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Benteler AGInventors: Christoph Mainka, Andreas Hitz