Aluminum porthole extruded tubing with locating feature
US9533343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49623
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An extruded aluminum alloy tube for hydroforming into an automotive body component includes a wall defining a closed perimeter. The wall includes weld seams disposed in the wall and running longitudinally along the tube. An extruded pip is disposed on the wall and runs longitudinally along the tube. The pip is parallel to the seams and is configured to identify a location of the seams for alignment of the tube during manufacturing.
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