Mechanical connector for structural members
US5134812A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/5733
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is a connector to join structural members. In particular, the invention is a connector to assemble and join structural members where the members can be formed from dissimilar materials; for example, an aluminum plate joined by the connector to a steel plate. The connector can be formed in part or in whole from a shape memory metal that exhibits dimensional change upon assembly to complete the joint.
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