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Automotive structural joint and method of making same

US7819452B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2008
Grant dateOct 26, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/10
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A joint for an automotive vehicle may be formed by applying an adhesive to at least one of a first member and a first surface of a composite member, placing the first member in contact with the first surface of the composite member, applying an adhesive to at least one of a second member and a second surface of the composite member, positioning a divot portion of the second member within an aperture of the composite member, placing the second member in contact with the second surface of the composite member, attaching the divot portion of the second member with the first member and curing the adhesives.

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