Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
403267000 | Including mechanical interlock | 46 |
20080213037 | Hollow Body Component and Process for Manufacturing Such a Component - A hollow-bodied component, which includes at least two die-cast shell elements (1, 2), is suitable in particular for use as a steering component in motor vehicle running-gear assemblies. The hollow-bodied component has a connection zone (5, 6, 18, 19) configured on the shell elements (1, 2) to be interconnected. One connection zone (5) has one first contact area (7) with an essentially U-shaped cross-section that is located on the respective shell element (1) and the other connection zone has at least one strut-type second contact area (8) that engages in the space in the U-shaped first contact area (7) and that is located on the respective other shell element (2). The connection zones (5, 6, 18, 19) are joined in a force fit in a cold welding process that uses a contact pressure (F | 09-04-2008 |
20090016813 | Chemically anchorable fastening element - A chemically anchorable fastening element ( | 01-15-2009 |
20090142130 | DOUBLE SHEAR JOINT FOR BONDING IN STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing a double shear joint for bonding in structural applications are disclosed. In one embodiment, a bonded composite joint includes a base having a foot configured to couple to a member, the base including a flange extending outward from the foot. The joint further includes a panel having a core configured between opposing skins, the skins having inner walls proximate the core, the skins extending outward beyond the core on at least one end of the panel to define a recess between the skins, the recess configured to receive the flange. A bonding agent is used to couple the flange to the inner walls of the panel. | 06-04-2009 |
20090202294 | MECHANICAL METHOD FOR IMPROVING BOND JOINT STRENGTH - A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position. | 08-13-2009 |
20100074678 | REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC STRUCTURAL JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A structural joint assembly for a vehicle is provided with a first thermoplastic composite member having a protrusion containing fibrous material. A reinforcement member is provided with a receptacle for mating engagement with the protrusion. A second thermoplastic member is mounted to the first thermoplastic member over the protrusion such that the reinforcement member is provided between the first thermoplastic member and the second thermoplastic member but not adhesively bonded or overmolded therebetween. A method of manufacturing a structural joint assembly and a structural joint assembly manufactured by a method are disclosed. The methods include molding a first thermoplastic member with a protrusion with fibrous material and a second thermoplastic member. A reinforcement member has a receptacle and is mounted to the first thermoplastic member. The receptacle is retained by the protrusion without adhesive bonding or overmolding. The second thermoplastic member is joined to the first thermoplastic member. | 03-25-2010 |
20100239365 | DEVICE FOR FRICTIONALLY COUPLING TWO COAXIAL COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a device ( | 09-23-2010 |
20110176863 | PANEL MOUNTING CLIP WITH ADHESIVES - A fastener for mounting a panel to a supporting structure includes a fastener part having a base with an upper and lower side. A connector is adapted to engage with another fastener part projecting from the upper side of the base. The lower side of the base is adapted to be adhesively connected to a substrate and incorporating a surface configuration that promotes a mechanical connection with an adhesive. The lower side surface configuration includes a protrusion extending from the base to a crown. The protrusion includes an undercut portion configured to form a mechanical connection with the adhesive. In use adhesive fills between the protrusions and forms a mechanical connection with the undercut portions when hardened. | 07-21-2011 |
20110286786 | CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY | 11-24-2011 |
20120034024 | PROCESS FOR SEALING OF A JOINT - A joint for panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer. The panels are joined to one another by use of the joining means where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed. | 02-09-2012 |
20120189378 | PROFILE BAR TO BE LOCKED TO A PANEL, AND A PANEL SYSTEM - A profile bar to be locked to a panel. A frame has a shape that is a continuous profile. The frame includes a slot in which the panel can be installed. A first side and a second side of the slot delimit the slot and support the panel. A protrusion is provided on the first side of the slot and fitted to be placed in a groove in the panel. A locking piece includes a locking part which can be inserted between the panel in the slot. The locking part makes the slot narrower, to push the panel against the protrusion and to support the panel such that the protrusion remains in the groove of the panel. The detachment of the panel from the frame is prevented. A panel system includes a planar panel equipped with at least one locking groove and profile bar to be locked to the panel. | 07-26-2012 |
20120275847 | ADHESIVELY BONDED JOINT IN AGRICULTURAL BOOM STRUCTURE - An adhesively bonded joint in a boom arm of an agricultural sprayer has a tee-shaped brace member with a top flange and a stem extending from the top flange. A brace-receiving portion of the joint has a slot formed therein that receives the stem of the tee-shaped brace member. The sides of the stem and underside of the top flange are adhesively bonded to facing surfaces of the brace-receiving portion. The slot is formed with a v-shape, with the mouth of the slot being wider than the width of the distal end of the slot, to provide some flexibility in the angular positioning of the tee-shaped bracing member. The joint further includes a locking collar around an end of the tee-shaped brace. Opposite sides of the locking collar engage notches on either side of the slot to lock the stem of the tee-shaped brace member in the slot. | 11-01-2012 |
20120321376 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of forming an aerodynamic arrangement ( | 12-20-2012 |
20130045043 | PROCESS FOR SEALING OF A JOINT - A joint for panels, the panels comprising a core, a decorative upper surface and edges provided with joining means for positioning the panels towards one another. Predetermined portions of the edges are provided with a layer of polymer. The panels are. joined to one another by use of the joining means where the polymer forms a seal in the joint preventing penetration of water into the joint wherein a highly water resistant unit of a plurality of panels is formed. | 02-21-2013 |
20130094896 | CONNECTING ELEMENT FOR A FRICTION-WELDED CONNECTION FOR CONNECTING AT LEAST TWO PANEL-LIKE COMPONENTS - The invention relates to a connecting element ( | 04-18-2013 |
20130195543 | Frame - The present invention relates to a frame for a refrigerator and/or freezer or of a refrigerator and/or freezer, wherein the frame consists of several frame parts, wherein one of two frame parts adjacent to each other in the frame has a protrusion and the other one has a receptacle into which the protrusion is inserted, and wherein said two frame parts are connected with each other by the method of ultrasonic welding. | 08-01-2013 |
20130209163 | METHOD FOR JOINING COMPONENTS THROUGH MECHANICAL ADHESION AND MECHANICAL ADHESION JOINT FOR JOINING COMPONENTS - A method for joining components through mechanical adhesion comprising the following stages is disclosed: | 08-15-2013 |
20140161512 | BONDED SPLICE JOINT - An apparatus for an aircraft structure comprising first and second stringers, each having a vertical stringer portion defining a lengthwise gap. The structure may include a fitting having a central rib attachment member and first and second extensions extending in opposite directions from said central rib attachment member. Stringer attachment portions extending up from said first and second extensions are inserted into the lengthwise gaps of the first and second stringer portions, respectively. The rib attachment member may be attached to a side-of-body rib. | 06-12-2014 |
20140169861 | MECHANICAL METHOD FOR IMPROVING BOND JOINT STRENGTH - A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position. | 06-19-2014 |
20140186099 | FASTENING ARRANGEMENT AND FASTENING FITTING FOR FASTENING A COMPONENT TO A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT OF AN AIRCAFT OR SPACECRAFT - A fastening arrangement for fastening a component, in particular a cabin component, to a structural component of an aircraft or spacecraft, including a structural component which has a connection surface; a fastening fitting which has a geometry matched to the geometrical shape of the structural component, has a connection portion associated with the connection surface of the structural component and is produced from a thermoplastic injection-moulding material; and an elastomeric adhesive joint for stable fastening of the connection portion of the fastening fitting to the associated connection surface of the structural component. A corresponding fastening fitting and an aircraft or spacecraft comprising a fastening arrangement of this type and/or a fastening fitting of this type are also described. | 07-03-2014 |
20140186100 | BONDING ASSEMBLY - A device and method for the protection of a first member and second member from corrosion by utilizing a connector that bonds the members without allowing direct contact of the members. | 07-03-2014 |
20140205368 | Apparatus and Method for Associating the Edge of a Composite Object with Trim - A method and apparatus for associating an edge of a first object with a second object using an insert. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus comprises a structure and a number of attachment features associated with the structure. The structure is configured to be inserted within a hollow portion of the first object at an edge of the first object. The structure is further configured to span an entire thickness of the first object at the edge of the first object. The number of attachment features is configured for use in attaching the second object to the structure to attach the second object to the edge of the first object. | 07-24-2014 |
20140255088 | BODYWORK COMPONENT - A bodywork component for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, having an inner portion and an outer portion which are connected to each other at least in part-regions by means of an edge-side folded/bonded connection. An edge-side projection of the outer portion is folded over an edge region of the inner portion. There is intended to be provided a measure which prevents undesirable discharge of adhesive on folded bodywork components in an absolutely reliable manner. This is achieved in that the edge region of the inner portion is provided with a plurality of cutouts which are arranged with spacing from each other and which form hollow spaces as receiving pockets for excess adhesive. | 09-11-2014 |
20140270921 | HYBRID TORQUE TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - A hybrid torque transmission mechanism ( | 09-18-2014 |
20140294489 | MEMBER JOINING METHOD AND MEMBER JOINING STRUCTURE - A member joining method includes the steps of forming an opening in an intermediate member composed of one part or at least two superposed parts, embedding an insert member formed of metal in the opening, placing a skin member formed of metal on an outer surface of the intermediate member such that the intermediate member is held on an inner side of the skin member, and joining the skin member to the insert member. | 10-02-2014 |
20140301774 | HOUSING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE HOUSING - Method for manufacturing housing of electronic device. A first housing and a second housing are provided. The first housing includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. Thermal shrinkage of the second housing can be different from that of the first housing. The second housing includes a first peripheral wall and second peripheral wall. Thermal curing glue coats on either the first sidewall or the first peripheral wall, and thermal curing glue coats on either the second sidewall or the second peripheral wall. The first sidewall with contacts with the first peripheral wall, and the second sidewall contacts with the second peripheral wall. Tthe first peripheral wall is fastened to the first sidewall, and the second peripheral wall is fastened to the second sidewall. The thermal curing glue is heated. The first and second housing is cooled. | 10-09-2014 |
20140301775 | ADHESIVE JOINT BETWEEN A FIRST HOLLOW PROFILE AND A SECOND HOLLOW PROFILE - A joint connection of a first hollow profile to a second hollow profile, in which the second hollow profile is surrounded by the first hollow profile in an overlapping region. A core arranged within the first hollow profile and the second hollow profile in the overlapping region, and connected to the first hollow profile, the core having at least one boundary surface arranged parallel and adjacent to an inner side of the second hollow profile, and the core is connected to the inner side of the second hollow profile via an adhesive. | 10-09-2014 |
20140314471 | HOLLOW PROFILE CONNECTION - GUSSET PLATE - A hollow profile connection to connect at least two hollow profiles via a gusset plate which makes contact with the end regions of the hollow profiles to be connected, in the outer region thereof. At least the end regions of the hollow profiles in cross-section have a profile formed by webs or ribs. The gusset plate is connected to the at least two hollow profiles via a friction-stir weld which run along the ribs or webs of the at least two hollow profiles. | 10-23-2014 |
20140314472 | HOLLOW PROFILE CONNECTION - GUSSET ELEMENT - A hollow profile connection to connect at least two hollow profiles. The connection includes a gusset part, the end pieces of which are insertable into the hollow profiles. At least the end pieces of the gusset part are assigned to the ends of the hollow profiles have a profile formed by webs or ribs. The gusset part and hollow profile are connected to each other by a friction-stir weld which run along the ribs or webs of the gusset part. | 10-23-2014 |
20140328614 | HYBRID COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HYBRID COMPONENT - A hybrid component is formed by a profiled component of a first material, which is materially bonded in certain sections to a component made of a second material, and is connected by a form-fit and/or force-fit connection outside the sections with a material bond. This creates sections that relieve the strains resulting from differing thermal expansion. A method is disclosed for producing a hybrid component. | 11-06-2014 |
20140334868 | MECHANICAL METHOD FOR IMPROVING BOND JOINT STRENGTH - A method for improving joint strength between a first and second member comprising the steps of: applying a sealant material including a matrix material at least partially encasing rigid components to the first and second members; joining the first and second members upon an application of force that is applied through the use of one or more fasteners; wherein a compressive force is applied to the exterior surface of both the first and second members by the one or more fasteners while the rigid components apply an internal tension force acting opposite of the compression force to the interior surface of both the first and second members proximate to the fastener to form a mechanical lock thereby reducing slippage and generally maintaining the joint in position. | 11-13-2014 |
20140356052 | HOT MELT ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREOF - A hot melt assembly structure includes a support member and an assembly member. The support member has a hot melt hole and at least one rib adjacent to the hot melt hole. The assembly member includes a main body and a hot melt body connected to the main body. The hot melt body includes a neck part and a cap part. The neck part connects the main body with the cap part. The neck part is disposed through the hot melt hole and the cap part leans against the rib. | 12-04-2014 |
20140376995 | Air-tight Slip-on Structural Joint Not Using Sealant - A method includes: assembling first and second pieces in a slip-fit joint without applying adhesive or sealant, wherein the first piece covers a portion of the second piece in the slip-fit joint; and injecting adhesive through the first piece until the adhesive fills a gap of the slip-fit joint, wherein the adhesive makes the slip-fit joint air tight without applying the sealant. An air-tight slip-fit joint consists essentially of: first and second pieces assembled without applying adhesive or sealant, wherein the first piece covers a portion of the second piece in the slip-fit joint; and adhesive injected through the first piece until the adhesive fills a gap of the slip-fit joint, wherein the adhesive makes the slip-fit joint air tight without applying the sealant. | 12-25-2014 |
20150030379 | SOLID STATE DEPOSITION METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND PRODUCTS - The described embodiments relate generally to methods to enhance cosmetic surfaces of friction stir processed parts. More specifically a method for applying cold spray over a weld line generated by the friction stir processing is disclosed. Methods are also disclosed for blending the cold spray applied over the weld line in with a cosmetic surface portion of friction stir processed parts. In some embodiments cold spray can be used to on its own to create a cosmetic joint between various parts. Structural joints between first and second substrates may also be formed via solid state deposition. Such joints may be strengthened through use of a hidden weld, mechanical interlocking between the substrates, and/or coupling via fasteners. | 01-29-2015 |
20150030380 | FASTENER RECEPTACLE STRIP - A structural assembly comprising a first component having a ramped surface, and a fastener assembly for fastening the first component to a second component, the fastener assembly including a receptacle strip of resiliently deformable material attached to the ramped surface of the first component so as to assume the contour of the ramped surface, and a plurality of fastener receptacles attached to the receptacle strip for receiving respective fasteners. Also, a method of fastening a first component to a second component using the fastener assembly. | 01-29-2015 |
20150063903 | METHODS FOR TREATING AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES - The present invention relates to methods for repairing a structural weakness in an aircraft fuselage, or preventing the advancement of a structural weakness in an aircraft fuselage. Cold spray methods such as supersonic particle deposition have been shown to positively affect structural characteristics of sheet metal and lap joints as used in fuselage construction. | 03-05-2015 |
20150093185 | JOINT STRUCTURE FOR COMPOSITE MEMBER - joint structure for a composite member having a light-weight and low-cost structure, easy to manufacture, and resistible against a large shear load, is provided. A joint structure ( | 04-02-2015 |
20150093186 | CONSTRUCTIONAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MAKING IT - An assembly of a first and second constructional part is provided, wherein the first constructional part has a first end and an opposite second end connected by a central part extending substantially perpendicularly to a surface of the second constructional part. The first end of the first constructional part is connected to said surface of the second constructional part with an encapsulating material at least partly surrounding said first end and adhering to said surface of the second constructional part. The first constructional part between its first and second ends is provided with at least one protruding part. The first constructional part in contact the encapsulating material is provided with a flange of which the vertical projection on said surface of the second constructive part completely covers the vertical projection of the protruding part on said surface. A method for making the assembly is provided. | 04-02-2015 |
20150110547 | MANUFACTURING MICRO-STRUCTURED ELEMENTS - An assembly including a joining element and an object, the object having a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a middle layer between the first and second outer layers. The object has an opening that extends through the first outer layer and the middle layer, and the joining element is anchored in the opening. The joining element includes a proximal end, a distal end, a contact face in the area of the proximal end, a wall anchoring portion, and a tubular portion. The contact face is engaged by a vibrating tool that applies mechanical vibration and axial force to the joining element. The joining element includes a thermoplastic material at least at the circumferential surface of the wall anchoring portion and at the distal end to anchor the joining element to the first and second outer layers, respectively. | 04-23-2015 |
20150132045 | MOTOR-VEHICLE CAST PART - The invention relates to a shaped part ( | 05-14-2015 |
20150147110 | BASE FOR VEHICLE GLAZING UNIT, GLAZING UNIT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE GLAZING UNIT, AND USE OF THE BASE - A vehicle glazing unit including a glazed element and at least one base for reversible attachment of an accessory to the glazed element, the base including an aperture for passage of the accessory, the base including a non-flat outer face which is fastened opposite a non-flat inner face of the glazed element. The outer face includes two adhesive strips each having an elongate shape and both positioned lengthwise along the transverse horizontal axis of the glazing unit. | 05-28-2015 |
20150290697 | METHOD FOR MAKING A HEMMED STRUCTURE OF METAL PANELS - There is provided a method of making a metal panel assembly, the method comprising: providing a first metal panel having a first body portion and a first flange along a margin of the first body portion adjacent a first end of the first body portion; providing a second metal panel having a second body portion and a second flange along a margin of the second body portion adjacent a second end of the second body portion; providing an elongate adhesive sheet having a first portion near a first end of the width of the elongate adhesive sheet and a second portion near a second end opposite to the first end of the elongate adhesive sheet, the elongate adhesive sheet comprising a thermosettable composition, the elongate adhesive sheet having on at least one major surface a plurality of microstructures; applying the elongate adhesive sheet to said first or second metal panel; folding the first flange of the first panel over said second flange of said second panel; whereby a metal joint is obtained wherein the elongate adhesive sheet is folded such that the first portion of the elongate adhesive sheet is between the second flange of said second panel and said first body portion of said first panel and the second portion of the elongate adhesive sheet is between said first flange of said first panel and said second flange of said second panel; heating the metal joint so as to cause thermosetting of the thermosettable composition of the elongate adhesive sheet, thereby adhering said first and second metal panel and sealing the metal joint. | 10-15-2015 |
20160121937 | FASTENING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE SHEET COMPONENT - An assembly includes a sheet component, a joint base, and a brazed bond therebetween. The sheet component includes aluminum and an aperture, and the joint base has first and second portions and a fastener coupling. The first portion of the joint base overlaps the aperture and engages a first side of the sheet component, and the second portion of the joint base extends through the aperture and engages a second side of the sheet component. The fastener coupling is larger than the aperture. | 05-05-2016 |
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