Damped laminates having welded through holes and/or edges with decreased spring back and improved fastener force retention and, a method of making
US6177173A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24322
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to vibration damped laminate articles having improved force (torque and/or pressure and/or stress) retention and decreased or eliminated spring back. An area defining a through hole and/or the periphery of the article is welded. Methods of making the articles and fastening assemblies including the articles are provided.
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