Oil pan assembly including laminate and clinch nut
US11692467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01M2011/0416
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The teachings herein are related to assemblies, such as oil pan assemblies, including a laminate bottom portion and a nut attached to the laminate bottom portion. The nut may provide a sealable opening to a cavity of the assembly. The laminate bottom portion preferably includes a polymeric layer sandwiched between two metallic layers. The nut preferably is a clinch nut.
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