Joint configuration
US10035217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/477
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a joint and welding configuration used during repair of metal and metal alloy plates specifically for providing a means of joining metal plates and filling voids in metal plates where access from one side is restricted. A joint arrangement suitable for repairing a void in at least one element, wherein said at least one element has a first surface and a second surface, wherein the thickness of the at least one element is at least 10 mm, further comprising two or more insert elements, each of said two or more insert elements each being friction stir welded at their abutted surfaces to said at least one element, characterized wherein said at least one element comprises at least one recess portion, wherein a Friction Stir Weld is caused from the direction of said first surface.
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