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Joining method for members

US10850318B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2017
Grant dateDec 1, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4994
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A joining method for members includes: providing a steel component 10 including insertion holes 14a and 15a, an aluminum pipe 20 having a hollow shape, and a support component 30; inserting the aluminum pipe 20 into the insertion holes 14a and 15a of the steel component 10; and enlarging the aluminum pipe 20 through deformation and joining the aluminum pipe 20 to the steel component 10 by press-fitting. The press-fit joining is performed while at least part of the support component 30 is disposed in a press-fitting region.

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