Inertia or friction welding of conical components into elliptically-shaped holes in a pipe or tube
US6957761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/2648
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of joining tubular structures using friction welding is disclosed. The invention provides a method of joining a first tubular structure having a conical contact surface to a second tubular member with an elliptical contact orifice by placing the conical surface within the contact orifice, rotating one of the structures, and pressing them together to form a weld. The invention further discloses airbag inflators constructed using the method of the invention.
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