Molded plastic article assembly means
US5035494A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/70
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A apparatus for joining a pair of molded plastic pieces and an interference fit joint including a plurality of pegs on a first piece and a plurality of elongate sockets on a second piece. The elongate sockets have a first dimension less than 1.0 times the diameter of the pegs to achieve an interference fit and a second dimension of at least 1.25 times the diameter of the pegs. This invention has particular utility in the manufacture of disposable laboratory slides.
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