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Formed tube with formed wire rivet

US9022340B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2012
Grant dateMay 5, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/289
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method performed and apparatus formed to fabricate an Isofix latch wire arrangement bends an elongated strip about an open profile to form an elongated tubular member, radially penetrating the member with wires across the open profile, and forming enlarged portions on the legs. The enlargements engage opposite sides of the tube to complete abutment of the strip edges to close the profile and join the wires as rivets to the tubular member formed.

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