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Joining method for joining a plate set

US10760607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2018
Grant dateSep 1, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/4974
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A joining method is a method of joining a plate set composed by a plurality of stacked plate members including a first plate member and a second plate member by using a tapping screw. When the tapping screw is advanced into the plate set while the tapping screw is rotated in a state of applying a pressure onto the plate set so as to form through-holes in the first plate member and the second plate member, a first pressure applied onto the tapping screw is reduced down to a second pressure at the time when the tapping screw penetrates the first plate member.

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