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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 dateJul 1, 1998
Grant dateJan 23, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 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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