Ultrasonic weld rivet
US6499924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49956
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process cartridge for use in a printing machine is provided. The process cartridge further includes a plurality of rivets. Each of the plurality of rivets includes a retaining portion thereof. At least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define an aperture for passage of the retaining portion of at least one of the rivets therethrough. The other of at least one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion define a cavity for receiving the retaining portion of the at least one rivet. The portion of the housing defining the cavity being interferencely fitted to the retaining portion of the at least one rivet.
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