Shell with expandable bubble and tooling therefor
US11400509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2517/0062
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shell including a central panel with an expandable bubble disposed thereon is provided. The use of an expandable bubble allows for an expandable rivet button and thereafter an expandable rivet that has an enhanced overlap of a tab body. Such an expandable rivet allows for the use of a metal sheet with a thinner base thickness.
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