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Method of joining a pin to a cavity and joint assembly

US12203617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA · DE

Inventors

Frank Passgang · Lippstadt, DE
Thomas Albert Röbbecke · Erwitte, DE
Sonja Seibt · Warburg, DE
Ulrich Temme · Lippstadt, DE
Jürgen Wessling · Geseke, DE
Christian Wieck · Lippstadt, DE
Martin Wüller · Warendorf, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 1, 2022
Grant date	Jan 21, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 1, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B7/025
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for joining a pin member of a first component to a second component with a cavity, using an adhesive, to fasten the pin in a target position extending at least partially into the cavity. A distance (D) is provided between the bottom surface of the cavity and the facing end of the pin. A flexible spacer is positioned on the bottom surface of the cavity. The thickness of the spacer equals or exceeds the distance (D) between the bottom surface of the cavity and the facing end of the pin in the target position. The adhesive is filled into the cavity onto the flexible spacer, and the pin is positioned in the target position. The adhesive is cured to obtain a joint between the pin and the second component.

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