Method for riveting metal members therewith
US6732420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49966
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rivet and method for riveting metal members, and particularly, metal sheets is disclosed. The apparatus includes a rivet assembly for driving a piercing rivet into stacked metal sheets and a die for assisting in supporting the sheets during driving of the rivet and for assisting in securing the rivets to the sheets. The rivet of the invention includes an adhesive that is forced through passages in the rivet for assisting in fastening the rivet to the sheets and for assisting in fastening the sheets to each other with greater strength.
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