Joint structure
US11493068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/4991
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joint structure comprises a first panel and a second panel joined together by mechanical clinching. The joint structure includes a join region that is formed so as to extend in an elongated shape by forming plural clinched portions in a given arrangement by mechanical clinching. At least one clinched portion of the plural clinched portions is clinched from an opposite panel side from other clinched portions of the plurality of clinched portions.
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