Patent · US Expired

Staked reinforced strips

US4380301A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 24, 1980
Grant dateApr 19, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01M2011/0054
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanical connection for securing a reinforcing strip to a flange on a deep-drawn receptacle, such as an oil pan, includes a tab formed on the outer edge of the flange, and opposed notches formed on edges of the reinforcing strip. The notches are aligned with the tab, and the tab and a segment of the side wall of the receptacle are staked into engagement with the notches to secure the strip to the flange.

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