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System and method for connecting parts

US6886844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 2002
Grant dateMay 3, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S403/07
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for connecting dissimilar materials is described. In one embodiment, the system may be used to produce a break apart frame that includes a first section and a second part which is disengagably connected to the first part by fastening members. The first part includes a head tube, a top tube and a down tube. The second section includes a bottom bracket, a seat tube, a pair of seat stays and a pair of chain stays. A connection tube extends from the bottom bracket so as to be disengagably connected to the down tube. An end tube is connected to the seat tube and disengagably connected to the seat tube.

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