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Enclosures, devices with a friction stir weld, precursors thereof, and related methods

US10870167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2019
Grant dateDec 22, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/36
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described are enclosures that include a friction stir weld, including electronic device enclosures, and precursors thereof, that contain a base and a cover that in an assembled condition form a joint at which a friction stir weld can be produced, as well as methods for producing a friction stir weld at a joint of such an assembly.

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