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Component connection and method for the plastic forming of a ball

US10655660B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

Johann Van Niekerk · Munich, DE
Maik Hammer · Bruckberg, DE
Clemens STEFANZIOSA · Munich, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 11, 2017
Grant date	May 19, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 12, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB29L2031/737
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for plastic forming of a ball which forms a connecting element or part of a connecting element intended for connecting at least two components. At least some of the energy required for the plastic forming of the ball is introduced into the ball by way of ultrasound.

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