Tubular beam with a crimped sleeve
US8567821B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49908
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aluminum tubular beam is assembled to a steel box frame rail with a steel sleeve. The sleeve is connected by a crimp joint or by a hem flange to the tubular beam. The steel sleeve may be effectively welded to the steel box frame rail to which it is assembled. An adhesive may be provided between the sleeve and the beam.
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