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Procedure for rivets, riveting tool, riveting machine and airbag component

US10029412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2015
Grant dateJul 24, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/5377
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of riveting using a plastically deformable plastic rivet is provided. The method includes positioning the plastic rivet in front of the rivet on a component, of a motor vehicle, and deforming the rivet by a riveting die by applying a riveting force, such that a rivet holds the component wherein the rivet is with a rivet dynamometer and the riveting force is measured and a rivet is set with a predetermined breaking point.

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