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Joining method for members

US10744552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2017
Grant dateAug 18, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B17/006
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The joining method for members according to the present invention includes: providing an aluminum component including an insertion hole provided with a rib in at least part of an edge part, and a hollow steel pipe; inserting the steel pipe into the insertion hole of the aluminum component; and expanding and deforming the steel pipe to join the steel pipe to the aluminum component by press-fitting.

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