Abstract: Methods of joining components to form vehicle assemblies, such as engine assemblies, are provided. The methods include arranging a first component having a first channel defined therein in a mold, arranging a second component having a second channel defined therein in the mold, and aligning the first and second channel to define a pin-receiving channel. At least one polymeric composite pin is inserted into the pin-receiving channel thereby joining the first and second components, wherein an adhesive is disposed adjacent to at least a portion of the polymeric composite pin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 1, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 23, 2019
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventors:
Anthony M. Coppola, Hamid G. Kia, Paul M. Najt, Russell P. Durrett, Michael A. Potter