Method for joining components
US7841060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/49
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for joining components comprises locating a region, such as an end region 24, of a shape memory alloy (SMA) material component 10 adjacent to a further component 12, and generating localized plastic deformation of the aforesaid region to create a joint between the components 10, 12. The localized plastic deformation of the shape memory alloy material component 10 is preferably generated by applying a shock load to the shape memory alloy material component 10.
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