ELECTRODES FOR RESISTANCE WELDING AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20220088698A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-24

    申请号:US17479816

    申请日:2021-09-20

    IPC分类号: B23K11/11

    摘要: A hybrid electrode for resistance spot welding and a method of resistance welding are provided. The hybrid electrode comprises a pin and a collar member. The pin comprises an electrically conductive material and a pin contact surface. The collar member comprises a material that is at least one of less electrically conductive than the electrically conductive material of the pin and less thermally conductive than the electrically conductive material of the pin. The collar member comprises a collar member contact surface, and defines an inner cavity and a longitudinal axis. The pin is at least partially disposed in the inner cavity and the pin contact surface extends away from the collar member and is offset a distance along the longitudinal axis from the collar member contact surface.

    RIVET DISPENSER RELOADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20210379647A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-09

    申请号:US17288346

    申请日:2019-12-13

    IPC分类号: B21J15/32 B21J15/02 B23K11/00

    摘要: Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof are provided. A non-limiting embodiment of a rivet dispenser reloading system comprises a receiving member defining a channel therein, and a first gate. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port that communicate with the channel. The first port is configured to receive rivets. The second port is configured to selectively engage with a rivet dispenser and introduce rivets to the rivet dispenser. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The first gate is in communication with the second port and is selectively positionable between a first configuration inhibiting movement of rivets through the second port, and a second configuration enabling movement of rivets through the second port.

    METHODS FOR FASTENING
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230349406A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-02

    申请号:US17906122

    申请日:2021-03-15

    IPC分类号: F16B5/04 B21J15/08 B23K11/11

    摘要: Methods of fastening are provided. A method comprises contacting a fastener with a first layer of an assembly at a first location. The assembly comprises the first layer, a third layer, and a second layer positioned intermediate the first layer and the third layer. The first layer, the third layer, and the fastener are electrically conductive. The second layer defines a gap and the first location is in communication with the gap. Electrical communication is formed between the assembly and the fastener. The first layer is fastened to the third layer through the gap in the second layer with the fastener. The fastening comprises resistance welding the fastener to the third layer.

    Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof

    公开(公告)号:US11541449B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-03

    申请号:US17288346

    申请日:2019-12-13

    摘要: Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof are provided. A non-limiting embodiment of a rivet dispenser reloading system comprises a receiving member defining a channel therein, and a first gate. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port that communicate with the channel. The first port is configured to receive rivets. The second port is configured to selectively engage with a rivet dispenser and introduce rivets to the rivet dispenser. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The first gate is in communication with the second port and is selectively positionable between a first configuration inhibiting movement of rivets through the second port, and a second configuration enabling movement of rivets through the second port.