СКЛЕИВАНИЕ КОМПОЗИТНЫХ МАТЕРИАЛОВ

Изобретение относится к полимерной химии и может быть использовано при производстве высокопрочных композитных конструкционных материалов для деталей самолетов и автомобилей. Для склеивания композита осуществляют формирование по меньшей мере двух способных к отверждению выкладок препрега с последующим частичным отверждением по меньшей мере одной из выкладок до степени от 10 до 75%. Каждая выкладка препрега содержит множество слоев препрега, находящихся в многоярусном размещении. Каждый слой препрега содержит слой армирующих волокон, пропитанных способной к отверждению термореактивной смоляной матрицей. Наносят способный к отверждению клей на по меньшей мере одну из выкладок препрега и соединяют выкладки. Полное соотверждение соединенных выкладок осуществляют путем нагрева и приложения давления с получением склеенной композитной структуры. Соотверждение производят в автоклаве или во внеавтоклавном процессе. Автоклавный процесс включает: сборку соединенных выкладок препрега на пресс-форме; ...

КРЕПЕЖНАЯ ДЕТАЛЬ

Изобретение относится к крепежной детали и направлено на повышение функциональности, удобство и гибкость использования. Крепежная деталь с основной частью, состоящей из газо- и влагонепроницаемого материала, которая служит для установки предмета и которая может быть зафиксирована посредством клея на опорной поверхности. На обращенной к опорной поверхности внутренней стороне основной части закреплен гидрофильный вкладыш, к которому обеспечен дозированный подвод влаги и на который может быть нанесен аэробный клей, причем клей вместе с гидрофильным вкладышем находится в газо- и влагонепроницаемом замкнутом полом пространстве, образуемом опорной поверхностью и основной частью. 13 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

ОПОРНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Обеспечивается опорное устройство (60) для установки на плоскую поверхность (62). Опорное устройство (60) содержит элемент (2) основания, имеющий первую сторону (6), которая должна быть обращена к плоской поверхности (62), и вторую сторону (18), противоположную первой стороне (6), и закрывающий элемент (64), предназначенный для покрытия по меньшей мере части элемента (2) основания. Элемент (2) основания предназначен для крепления к плоской поверхности (62) при помощи крепежной системы. Крепежная система содержит первую поверхность (8), предназначенную для нанесения липкой ленты (10), отсоединяемой путем растягивания, на первую сторону (6) элемента (2) основания. Элемент (2) основания имеет сквозное отверстие (12), проходящее через элемент (2) основания от второй стороны (18) к первой стороне (6). Сквозное отверстие (12) расположено рядом с первой поверхностью (8) и предназначено для протягивания липкой ленты (10), отсоединяемой путем растягивания, по меньшей мере частично через него. Закрывающий ...

КОМПОНЕНТ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА, В ЧАСТНОСТИ ЧАСТЬ ДВИГАТЕЛЯ, И ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

Изобретение относится к компоненту транспортного средства с установленной на нем навесной деталью. Компонент (1) транспортного средства, в частности часть двигателя, с по меньшей мере одной навесной деталью (2), причем компонент (1) транспортного средства и навесная деталь (2) соединены друг с другом посредством клеящего средства (3), и в клеящее средство (3) введены твердые частицы (4). Твердые частицы (4) действуют между компонентом (1) транспортного средства и навесной деталью (2), увеличивая коэффициент трения, или указанные твердые частицы (4) обеспечивают повышение прочности на сдвиг. В случае потенциального нарушения клеевого соединения между компонентом (1) транспортного средства и навесной деталью (2) ввиду нарушения когезии с помощью упомянутых твердых частиц (4) трещина направляется вокруг твердых частиц (4), поскольку их прочность превышает прочность клеевого средства (3). Технический результат: создание альтернативного и/или способного выдерживать более высокие нагрузки, целесообразно ...

ШОВ ДЛЯ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ПЛАСТИКОВ, ПЛАСТИКОВАЯ БУТЫЛКА С СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫМ ШВОМ И СПОСОБ ИХ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к шву (1) для соединения пластиков для непроницаемого для текучей среды соединения по меньшей мере двух пластиковых поверхностей (2, 3). Шов (1) для соединения пластиков выполнен в форме шва (1) для соединения пластиков, который способствует обеспечению прочности под нагрузкой таким образом, чтобы нагрузка, действующая в стандартном направлении нагрузки, увеличивала прочность соединения шва. 11 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

СБОРНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ СТРОИТЕЛЬНОЙ ПАНЕЛИ ДЛЯ УЛУЧШЕНИЯ СОПРОТИВЛЕНИЯ КОНСТРУКЦИИ ТЕРМИЧЕСКОМУ РАСШИРЕНИЮ И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретения относятся к сборной конструкции строительной панели спутника и к способу ее изготовления. Сборная конструкция содержит жесткую плоскую панель и цельную крепежную деталь, приклеенную к панели. Крепежная деталь включает первую плоскую поверхность, имеющую нишу, вмещающую клей, ободки вокруг ниши, предназначенные для удерживания клея, и отверстие, и массив, прикрепленный к первой плоской поверхности. Массив включает металлическую вставку, коэффициент расширения которой превышает коэффициент расширения материала крепежной детали. Металлическая вставка расположена в форме во время формования крепежной детали. В способе изготовления сборной конструкции, формируя крепежную деталь, осуществляют горячее прессование углеродных волокон, импрегнированных термоотверждающейся смолой в форме, включающей металлическую вставку. Крепежная деталь включает первую деталь, образованную первой плоской поверхностью, имеющей нишу и отверстие, проходящее сквозь первую деталь, вторую деталь, образованную ...

Приспособление для склеивания изогнутых деталей

Полезная модель относится к технологическому оборудованию, предназначенному для склеивания деталей. Технической проблемой, решаемой предлагаемой полезной моделью, является создание приспособления для склеивания изогнутых деталей, обеспечивающее склеивание изогнутых деталей с высоким качеством клеевого соединения. Технический результат предлагаемой полезной модели заключается в повышении качества клеевого соединения изогнутых деталей. Для достижения указанного технического результата приспособление для склеивания изогнутых деталей содержит основание (1) с установленными на нем направляющими штифтами (13) и прижимными механизмами (5). Основание (1) выполнено с выступами (9) на торцевых сторонах, имеющими паз (10) в нижней своей части и скос (11) со ступенькой (12) в верхней части. На продольной стороне основания (1) закреплена с возможностью съема пластина (2), а между выступами (9) основания (1) установлены вставки (4), имеющие выступ (16) на боковых сторонах и V-образное занижение (15) ...

КРЕПЕЖНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

... 1. Крепежное устройство с крепежной деталью, которая имеет крепежную часть с плоской наружной поверхностью, и с термоплавким клеем, расплавляемым для соединения крепежной детали с держателем и соединяющимся с плоской наружной поверхностью крепежной детали и с держателем с образованием между ними плоского клеевого соединения, при этом крепежная деталь имеет открытое в сторону своей плоской наружной поверхности посадочное гнездо, а из термоплавкого клея выполнена прессованная деталь, вставляемая в указанное посадочное гнездо, отличающееся тем, что в зоне посадочного гнезда (6) выполнена удерживающая структура (8, 9; 15, 16, 18; 20, 21), а прессованная деталь имеет согласованную с ней форму, обеспечивающую возможность скрепления прессованной детали (11) с крепежной деталью (1) за счет образования локальных соединений с силовым или геометрическим замыканием между удерживающей структурой (8, 9; 15, 16, 18; 20, 21) и прессованной деталью (11). 2. Крепежное устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, ...

СПОСОБ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ПРОСТАВОК

... 1. Способ обеспечения проставок (5) на подлежащем склеиванию конструктивном элементе (1), содержащий следующие этапы:на подлежащий склеиванию конструктивный элемент (1) накладывают поверхностный элемент (2), причем поверхностный элемент (2) имеет протоки (3), ив протоки (3) поверхностного элемента (2) вносят отверждаемую жидкость (4), так что жидкость (4) после отверждения и снятия поверхностного элемента (2) образует на подлежащем склеиванию конструктивном элементе (1) проставки (5), которые при склеивании конструктивного элемента (1) обеспечивают предопределенную толщину клеевого зазора.2. Способ по п. 1, содержащий также снятие поверхностного элемента (2).3. Способ по п. 1, причем поверхностный элемент (1) является пленкой, тканью, вязаным полотном, трикотажем или подобным.4. Способ по п. 1, причем проставки (5) обеспечивают минимальную толщину клеевого зазора.5. Способ по п. 1, причем проставки (5) образуют на подлежащем склеиванию конструктивном элементе (1) выпуклую структуру.6. Способ ...

Устройство панельного продукта, способ и система его производства

... 1. Способ для производства устройства панельного продукта (10), в частности, используемого в самолете или космическом корабле, в котором обеспечивается исходный панельный продукт (11), имеющий, по меньшей мере, одно углубление (12), выполненное в поверхности (13) панели и имеющее установленные границы (14), и, по меньшей мере, один вставной элемент (20), который предназначен для крепления в одном из углублений (12), способ, отличающийся следующими стадиями:- автоматизированная вставка вставного элемента (20) в углубление (12) исходного панельного продукта (11) и- автоматизированное заполнение промежуточного пространства (16) между вставным элементом (20) и границами (14) углубления (12) отверждаемой или отверждающейся заполняющей жидкостью (15).2. Способ по пункту 1, дополнительно отличающийся отверждением заполняющей жидкости (15), декантированной в промежуточное пространство (16).3. Способ по пункту 1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что- стадия заполнения промежуточного пространства (16) включает ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНОГО ЭЛЕМЕНТА, ОБРАЗОВАННОГО СКРЕПЛЕНИЕМ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ НАГНЕТАЕМОГО СВЯЗУЮЩЕГО

Содержащее частицы клеящее средство для соединения двух частей транспортного средства

ТЕРМОГРАФИЧЕСКАЯ ПРОВЕРКА МАШИН ДЛЯ УКЛАДКИ ЛЕНТЫ

КРЕПЕЖНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

... 1. Крепежное средство для взаимного крепления двух объектов (1, 2), содержащее однокомпонентное аэробное клеящее вещество (3), к которому может дозированным образом добавляться влага перед скреплением объектов (1, 2) с его помощью, так что смешанное с влагой клеящее вещество (3) может отверждаться при склеивании объектов (1, 2) друг с другом.2. Крепежное средство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что используется для соединения клеящим веществом (3) поверхностей раздела объектов (1, 2), которые являются непроницаемыми для диффузии.3. Крепежное средство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что с влагой смешан весь объем клеящего вещества (3).4. Крепежное средство по п.2, отличающееся тем, что с влагой смешаны части объема и/или части наружных поверхностей слоя клеящего вещества (3).5. Крепежное средство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что для подачи влаги предусмотрен пропитанный шпатель (8).6. Крепежное средство по п.5, отличающееся тем, что шпатель (8) изготовлен из древесины.7. Крепежное средство по п.1, отличающееся ...

КРЕПЕЖНАЯ ДЕТАЛЬ

... 1. Крепежная деталь с основной частью (2), состоящей из газо- и влагонепроницаемого материала, которая служит для установки предмета и которая может быть зафиксирована посредством клея на опорной поверхности, отличающаяся тем, что на обращенной к опорной поверхности внутренней стороне основной части (2) закреплен гидрофильный вкладыш (4), к которому обеспечен дозированный подвод влаги и на который может быть нанесен аэробный клей, причем клей вместе с гидрофильным вкладышем (4) находится в газо- и влагонепроницаемом замкнутом полом пространстве, образуемом опорной поверхностью и основной частью (2).2. Крепежная деталь по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что аэробный клей состоит из силановых МС-полимеров.3. Крепежная деталь по одному из предшествующих пп. 1 или 2, отличающаяся тем, что гидрофильный вкладыш (4) выполнен в виде пластинчатой вставки и состоит из хлопка или волокнистого композитного материала.4. Крепежная деталь по одному из предшествующих пп. 1 или 2, отличающаяся тем, что гидрофильный ...

Assembly, useful for connecting two components of motor vehicle, where first component is held on second component by adhesive disposed in connection region, and first adhesive has cure rate greater than second adhesive of adhesive unit

The connector assembly (10) for two components of a motor vehicle, is claimed, where a first component (12) is held on a second component (14) by an adhesive disposed in a connection region (16). A first adhesive of an adhesive unit contacting one of the component is arranged in the connection region, has a cure rate greater than a second adhesive of the adhesive unit, and completes its adhesion to the component before the second adhesive reaches a crosslinking degree of 100%. The first adhesive unit is formed as a two-component adhesive. The connector assembly (10) for two components of a motor vehicle, is claimed, where a first component (12) is held on a second component (14) by an adhesive disposed in a connection region (16). A first adhesive of an adhesive unit contacting one of the component is arranged in the connection region, has a cure rate greater than a second adhesive of the adhesive unit, and completes its adhesion to the component before the second adhesive reaches a crosslinking ...

Bauteil für ein Kraftfahrzeug, Kraftfahrzeug sowie entsprechendes Herstellungsverfahren

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bauteil (10), insbesondere für ein Fahrzeug, wobei das Bauteil (10) eingerichtet ist, bestimmungsgemäß statisch oder dynamisch belastet zu werden, und zumindest eine erste Komponente (12) und eine zweite Komponente (14) umfasst, die über eine Faserwicklung (16) derart miteinander verbunden sind, dass die erste Komponente (12) und die zweite Komponente (14) das Bauteil (10) ausbilden, das bestimmungsgemäß statisch oder dynamisch belastet werden kann. Weiterhin betrifft die Erfindung ein entsprechendes Fahrzeug mit einem solchen Bauteil (10) und ein entsprechendes Herstellungsverfahren eines solchen Bauteils (10).

Einrichtung zum Aufbringen eines Fluids auf Verbindungsabschnitte von zwei mechanisch miteinander zu verbindenden Bauteilen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Einrichtung (14) zum Aufbringen eines Fluids (15) auf Verbindungsabschnitte (4, 6) von zwei mechanisch miteinander zu verbindenden Bauteilen (2, 3), insbesondere eines Fahrzeugs, aufweisend wenigstens ein das Fluid (15) enthaltendes, geschlossenes Fluidreservoir (16), wobei die Einrichtung (14) derart an wenigstens einem Bauteil (2, 3) anordbar ist, dass das Fluidreservoir (16) während einer Ausbildung einer mechanischen Verbindung (1) zwischen den Bauteilen (2, 3) derart von den Bauteilen (2, 3) mit Kraft beaufschlagt wird, dass sich das Fluidreservoir (16) zumindest teilweise öffnet und Fluid (15) aus der Einrichtung (14) austritt.

Kleben von Klebebolzen

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Klebeverbindung zwischen einem ersten Verbindungsabschnitt eines Verbindungselements und einem zweiten Verbindungsabschnitt eines Trägerelements mit den folgenden Schritten bereitgestellt: Aufbringen von Klebstoff auf den ersten und/oder den zweiten Verbindungsabschnitt, Aufheizen des ersten Verbindungsabschnitts, und Anordnen des ersten Verbindungsabschnitts des Verbindungselements auf dem zweiten Verbindungsabschnitt des Trägerelements.

Montagesystem mit integrierter Reservoirkupplung für Stoffschluss

Verfahren zum mechanischen Fügen von mindestens einem unteren und einem oberen Formteil

Verfahren zum mechanischen Fügen von mindestens einem unteren und einem oberen Formteil (9, 8) mittels eines Hilfsfügeteils (1), wobei das untere Formteil (9) aus Faserverbundwerkstoffen besteht, wobei in dem oder unter dem unteren Formteil (9) in einem Fügebereich ein ungelochtes Schließblech (11) angebracht ist, das im Herstellungsprozess des unteren Formteils (9) mit diesem verbunden wurde und das mit dem Hilfsfügeteil (1) eine Verbindung erzeugt, und wobei das Schließblech (11) vor dem Fügen auf das untere Formteil (9) aufgeklebt wird oder in das untere Formteil (9) eingearbeitet wird.

Component connection for attachment at carrier part i.e. fiber reinforced plastic part, at shell part of motor car, has adapter part adjusting sticking gap thickness of attachment towered above carrier part around defined projection

The connection has a screw element (16) penetrating into an adhesive layer and a carrier part (12) through a recess (10a). An attachment (10) is firmly connected over the screw element. A sleeve-shaped adapter part (14) is fixed with the attachment through the recess. The adapter part adjusts sticking gap thickness of the attachment towered above the carrier part around a defined projection. A case (14a), an annular disk (14b) and a flange are formed in the adapter part. The carrier part and the adapter part are made from stainless steel or aluminum. The attachment is made from strengthened plastic from metal out with carbon fiber, glass fiber or non-strengthened plastic. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a component connection.

Socket for hole reinforcements in component e.g. composite component, of component arrangement, has socket elements positively connected with one another by connection sections for providing clamping region between head sections

The socket (13) has a set of socket elements (14, 15) including head sections (14a, 15a) and connection sections (14b, 15b) e.g. screw fastener. The socket elements are positively connected with one another by the connection sections for providing a clamping region (K) between the head sections. One of the connection sections comprises a threaded section with an external thread, and another connection section includes a threaded section with an internal thread for bolting with the external thread of the former connection section. A recess (16) of the socket receives the connecting elements. An independent claim is also included for a component arrangement.

Befestigungsvorrichtung zum Befestigen eines Bauteils

Befestigungsvorrichtung (20) zum Befestigen eines Bauteils (36), aufweisend eine Öffnung (24) wobei, die Befestigungsvorrichtung (20) einen Aufnahmebereich (22) mit der Öffnung (24) zum Aufnehmen eines Befestigungsmittels (26) und einen Abstützbereich (28) aufweist, dass der Abstützbereich (28) der Befestigungsvorrichtung (20) einen oder mehrere bezogen auf den Aufnahmebereich (22) radial nach außen angeordnete und/oder radial von dem Aufnahmebereich (22) der Befestigungsvorrichtung (20) wegführende Flächenbereiche (30) aufweist, dass ein erstes Ende (32) des einen oder mehreren Flächenbereichs (30) an dem Aufnahmebereich (22) der Befestigungsvorrichtung (20) und ein zweites Ende (34) des einen oder mehreren Flächenbereichs (30) an dem zu befestigenden Bauteil (36) angeordnet ist und dass eine auf den Aufnahmebereich (22) der Befestigungsvorrichtung (20) aufzubringende Kraft über den Abstützbereich (28) auf das Bauteil (36) abgeleitet wird.

Vorrichtung zum Auftragen eines Dichtmittels

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (1) zum Auftragen eines Dichtmittels (2) auf eine Verbindungsstelle (3) zwischen einem ersten Bauteil (4) und einem zweiten Bauteil (5), umfassend eine Führungseinheit (6) zum Verfolgen der Verbindungsstelle (3), und eine Mikrodosiereinheit (7) zum Aufbringen des Dichtmittels (2) auf die Verbindungsstelle (3), wobei die Mikrodosiereinheit (7) durch die Führungseinheit (6) entlang der Verbindungsstelle (3) führbar ist.

PUNKTSCHWEISSEN

Ein System zum Punktschweißen von zwei Blechen beinhaltet eine Vielzahl von leitfähigen Partikeln an einer Schnittstelle zwischen den beiden Blechen, eine erste Elektrode und eine zweite Elektrode. Die erste Elektrode und die zweite Elektrode sind so angeordnet, dass sie die beiden Metallbleche zusammenklemmen, sodass die leitfähigen Partikel an der Schnittstelle zwischen den Blechen in die Bleche eingebettet werden. Eine Leiterbahn wird von der ersten Elektrode zur zweiten Elektrode durch die Bleche und die Vielzahl von metallischen Partikeln hindurch gebildet.

SCHRAUBENABDECKUNGSKONSTRUKTIONEN UND IHRE HERSTELLUNG.

Bauteil, insbesondere aus Kunststoff

TEMPERIERPLATTE, BATTERIESYSTEM UND ELEKTRONISCHES BAUTEIL

Anordnung zum Befestigen einer Komponente an einem Gehäuse mittels einer Klebeverbindung

Anordnung zum Befestigen einer Komponente (2) an einem Gehäuse (1) mittels einer Klebeverbindung (4), wobei die Komponente (2) an einem Befestigungselement (3) festlegbar und das Befestigungselement (3) mittels der Klebeverbindung (4) am Gehäuse (1) festgelegt ist, die Komponente (2) das Befestigungselement (3) vollständig abdeckt und seitlich über das Befestigungselement (3) übersteht, wobei das Befestigungselement (3) mit der Komponente (2) derart gekoppelt ist, daß eine seitlich auf die Komponente (2) einwirkende Kraft auf das Befestigungselement übertragen wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Komponente (2) im ungekippten Zustand das Gehäuse (1) nicht berührt, für die Klebeverbindung (4) ein Klebepad verwendet wird und die Komponente (2) soweit über das Befestigungselement (3) und über die Klebeverbindung (4) übersteht, daß bei einem seitlichen Kippen der Komponente (2) sich diese am Gehäuse (3) abstützt und dadurch das Klebepad in den Grenzen seiner Elastizität verformt wird, so daß ...

KLEBEVERFAHREN

PLATTENVERBINDUNG

Brennstoffzellenanordnung aus durch Fügematerial verbundenen Körpern

Verbindungsanordnung eines Außenbeplankungselements an einem Strukturbauteil eines Personenkraftwagens

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verbindungsanordnung (22) eines Außenbeplankungselements (24) an einem darunter angeordneten Strukturbauteil (14) eines Personenkraftwagens, bei welcher das Außenbeplankungselement (24) zumindest mittelbar mit dem Strukturbauteil (14) verbunden ist, wobei das Außenbeplankungselement (24) über wenigstens ein sich bei temperaturbedingten Verformungen des Außenbeplankungselements (24) mit diesem zumindest teilweise mitbewegendes Adapterelement (32) mit dem Strukturbauteil (14) verbunden ist.

Befestigungssystem

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Befestigungssystem (24) zum Befestigen von zwei Bauteilen (20, 22) aneinander, wobei das Befestigungssystem (24) einen Stab (26) und eine Spreizlaschenanordnung mit mindestens einer Spreizlasche (30) aufweist, wobei die mindestens eine Spreizlasche (30) einer Außenwandung des Stabs (26) zuzuordnen ist, wobei die mindestens eine Spreizlasche (30) ein erstes Ende, das von dem Stab (26) abgewandt ist, aufweist, wobei jedes der Bauteile (20, 22) ein Loch (36, 38) aufweist, wobei der Stab (26) durch beide Löcher (36, 38) beider Bauteile (20, 22) zu führen ist, und wobei zumindest das erste Ende der mindestens einen Spreizlasche zwischen den beiden Bauteilen (20, 22) anzuordnen ist.

Vehicle trim strip gluing method - uses strip containing material which is magnetised to hold it in place temporarily

A trim strip is temporarily held in position during the gluing. The strip contains a magnetisable material, and which is magnetised before it is glued in place, typically in the form of a steel strip (13), and which can form part of the visible surface of the trim strip. Alternatively the latter can be of iron-pigmented plastics. There can be a lengthwise recess in the trim strip mounting face to take the glue.

Verfahren zum Direktverschrauben von Bauteilen, insbesondere zum Fließlochschrauben sowie Vorrichtung zum Direktverschrauben von Bauteilen

Bei dem Verfahren zum Direktverschrauben, insbesondere zum Fließlochschrauben, wird in einem ersten Prozessabschnitt (I) in einem Bauteil (6) ein Loch spanlos erzeugt und in einem zweiten Prozessabschnitt (II) wird ein Gewinde mit Hilfe einer Fließlochschraube (4) eingebracht. Hierzu wird mit Hilfe eines Vorschubantriebs (16) ein Vorschub sowie eine Vorschubkraft (F) auf eine Schrauberwelle (12) übertragen. Diese wird ergänzend in eine Drehbewegung versetzt, wobei im ersten Prozessabschnitt (I) eine hohe Vorschubkraft (F1) und eine hohe Drehzahl (nw1) eingestellt und bei einem definierten Umschaltpunkt beim Durchdringen des Bauteils (6) auf den zweiten Prozessabschnitt (II) mit geringer Vorschubkraft (F2) und geringer Drehzahl (nw2) umgeschaltet wird. Der Vorschubantrieb (16) ist dabei nicht pneumatisch und weiterhin wird ein zur Vorschubkraft (F) korrelierter Antriebsparameter, insbesondere ein Motorstrom (iv) eines ersten Elektromotors (20) des Vorschubantriebs (16) überwacht und eine ...

Verfahren zum mechanisch unterstützten Lösen einer Klebeverbindung

Verfahren zum mechanisch unterstützten Lösen einer Klebeverbindung zwischen einem Monitorgehäuse und einem Display mit Hilfe eines Schneiddrahtes.

Verfahren zum Verbinden von mindestens zwei Bauteilen mit selbstregelndem Auftrag eines Mediums

Um ein Verfahren zum Verbinden von mindestens zwei Bauteilen derart zu verbessern, dass einzelteilbezogene Abweichungen und Toleranzen der Bauteile während des Verbindungsverfahrens berücksichtigt werden können und entsprechend die benötigte Menge eines aufzutragenden Mediums angepasst werden kann, wird vorgeschlagen, nach dem Aufnehmen der beiden zu verbindenden Bauteile deren Randabschnitte zu vermessen, das mit dem Medium zu füllende Volumen und die Lage für den Auftrag des Mediums an jeder einzelnen Position entlang der Randabschnitte zu berechnen, das Medium entsprechend dieser berechneten Werte an diesen Positionen aufzutragen und anschließend die beiden Bauteile miteinander zu fügen.

Befestigungsanordnung zum Befestigen einer Komponente eines Luft- oder Raumfahrzeuges, Klebehalter einer derartigen Befestigungsanordnung und Luft- oder Raumfahrzeug mit einer derartigen Befestigungsanordnung und/oder einem derartigen Klebehalter

Die vorliegende Erfindung schafft eine Befestigungsanordnung (11) zum Befestigen einer Komponente, insbesondere einer Versorgungsleitung, eines Luft- oder Raumfahrzeuges, mit: einem Strukturelement (7) des Luft- oder Raumfahrzeuges; einem Klebehalter (12), welcher einen flexiblen Anbindungsabschnitt (13) mit einer Klebefläche (19) zum Auflegen auf das Strukturelement (7) und einen mit dem Anbindungsabschnitt (13) wirkverbundenen Halteabschnitt (14) zum zumindest abschnittsweisen Aufnehmen der Komponente aufweist; und einem adhäsiven Material (20), welches zwischen der Klebefläche (19) und dem Strukturelement (7) angeordnet ist. Die vorliegende Erfindung schafft ferner einen Klebehalter (12) einer derartigen Befestigungsanordnung (11) und ein Luft- oder Raumfahrzeug mit einer derartigen Befestigungsanordnung (11) und/oder einem derartigen Klebehalter (12).

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Bauteilverbindung sowie Bauteilverbindung

Bauteilverbindung, mit einem ersten Bauteil, das aus einem Metallwerkstoff besteht, einer ebenfalls aus einem Metallwerkstoff bestehenden Kugel, die auf das erste Bauteil aufgeschweißt ist, einem zweiten Bauteil, welches ein Durchgangsloch und einen von einer Oberseite des zweiten Bauteils abstehenden, aufgebogenen, sich umlaufend um das Durchgangsloch herum erstreckenden Kragen aufweist, wobei die beiden Bauteile derart aneinander gefügt sind, dass die von dem ersten Bauteil abstehende Kugel in das in dem zweiten Bauteil vorgesehene Durchgangsloch hinein ragt oder teilweise sogar durch das Durchgangsloch hindurch ragt, wobei das zweite Bauteil so angeordnet ist, dass der Kragen von dem ersten Bauteil weg steht, wobei das zweite Bauteil ein Sandwich-Bauteil ist, das eine aus einem Kunststoffmaterial bestehende Mittelschicht aufweist, die sich zwischen einer oberen Metallschicht und einer unteren Metallschicht befindet.

Verfahren zum Entfernen von Klebstoff von einer Oberfläche eines Bauteils, insbesondere eines Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Entfernen von Klebstoff (20) von einer Oberfläche (18) eines Bauteils (10) mittels eines Roboters, bei welchem ein Werkzeug (22) zum Entfernen des Klebstoffs (20) mittels des Roboters in Stützanlage mit dem Bauteil (10) gehalten und entlang der Oberfläche (18) bewegt wird, wobei mittels wenigstens eines in den Roboter integrierten Sensors eine aus der Stützanlage resultierende und über das Werkzeug (22) auf den Roboter wirkende Reaktionskraft erfasst wird.

BEFESTIGUNGSEINRICHTUNG ZUM BEFESTIGEN AN EINEM PLATTENFÖRMIGEN ELEMENT

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Befestigungseinrichtung (100) zum Befestigen an einem plattenförmigen Element, wobei die Befestigungseinrichtung (100) einen Kopf (110) und einen Fuß (120) aufweist, wobei der Fuß (120) Folgendes aufweist: einen Kern (121), der sich von dem Kopf (110) aus entlang einer Rotationsachse erstreckt; und mindestens eine Gruppe von zumindest bereichsweise elastischen Flügeln (122), die sich von dem Kern (121) aus nach außen erstrecken, wobei jeder der Flügel (122) eine schräge Schulter (123) oder eine Schulter mit einer insbesondere fein abgestuften Stufung aufweist, die an der Außenkante des entsprechenden Flügels (122) ausgebildet ist, die zu dem Kopf (110) hin angeordnet ist, wobei die schräge Schulter (123) oder die einzelnen Stufen der Stufung der Schulter bezüglich einer Ebene, die die Rotationsachse des Kerns (121) als Normale aufweist, mit einer Steigung geneigt ist, wobei die Schultern (123) der Flügel (122) jeweils auf voneinander verschiedenen Höhen ...

Befestigungsanordnung

Befestigungsanordnung mit einem Befestigungsteil, das über einen eine plane außenseitige Oberfläche aufweisenden Befestigungsabschnitt verfügt, und mit einem Schmelzkleber, der zum Befestigen des Befestigungsteiles mit einem Träger aufschmelzbar und flächig mit der planen außenseitigen Oberfläche des Befestigungsteiles sowie dem Träger verbindbar ist, wobei das Befestigungsteil eine in Richtung der planen außenseitigen Oberfläche offene Aufnahmevertiefung aufweist und wobei der Schmelzkleber als ein Presskörper ausgebildet ist, der in die Aufnahmevertiefung einfügbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Bereich der Aufnahmevertiefung (6) eine Haltestruktur (20, 21) ausgebildet ist, wobei die Haltestruktur eine Anzahl von an einer bodenseitigen Innenwand (7) der Aufnahmevertiefung (6) angesetzten Haltezungen (20) aufweist, und dass die Gestalt des Presskörpers (11) so an die Haltestruktur (20, 21) angepasst ist, dass der Presskörper (11) mit dem Befestigungsteil (1) durch bereichsweisen ...

Platte mit Stirnfläche und Mitteln zur Verklebung der Stirnfläche mit der Stirnfläche einer weiteren Platte

Platte, vorzugsweise aus Holz oder gepressten Holzfasern (Spanplatte), deren eine Stirnfläche mit der Stirnfläche einer anderen Platte verklebbar ist, und an einer oder beiden Stirnflächen ein erster Klebebereich und ein diesen ersten Klebebereich zumindest teilweise umgebender zweiter Klebebereich vorgesehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass (a) der erste Klebebereich (3) durch einen Klebstoff gebildet wird, der eine feste Verbindung der Stirnflächen herstellt und zum Aushärten eine erste Zeitspanne benötigt, und (b) der zweite Klebebereich (3) durch einen Klebstoff gebildet wird, der eine Abdichtung der zwischen den Stirnflächen entstehenden Fuge bewirkt und innerhalb einer zweiten Zeitspanne aushärtet, die größer als die erstgenannte Zeitspanne ist.

Klebeverbindung zum Verbinden von Bauteilen von Verkehrsmitteln sowie Verfahren zur Ermittlung eines in einer Klebeverbindung herrschenden mechanischen Belastungszustandes

Klebeverbindung (3, 11) zum Verbinden von Bauteilen (1, 2, 9, 10) von Verkehrsmitteln, wobei die Klebeverbindung (3, 11) mit einem Klebemittel (4, 12) gebildet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Klebemittel (4, 12) umfasst: – eine erste Vielzahl an Funktionselementen (6–8, 14–16, 19–24), die eingerichtet sind, um ein Steuersignal in eine mechanische Spannung innerhalb der Klebeverbindung (3, 11) umzuwandeln, und – eine zweite Vielzahl an Funktionselementen (6–8, 14–16, 19–24) umfasst, die eingerichtet sind, um eine mechanische Spannung in der Klebeverbindung (3, 11) in ein Messsignal zur Erfassung eines mechanischen Belastungszustandes in der Klebeverbindung (3, 11) umzuwandeln.

VORRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR REPARATUR VON BAUTEILEN

Eine Vorrichtung zur Reparatur eines Bauteils, welche folgendes umfasst: ein erstes Element, das zur Verbindung mit dem Bauteil ausgebildet ist und einen Flansch sowie eine Hülse umfasst, die sich vom Flansch aus erstreckt und in einer Öffnung des Bauteils angeordnet werden kann, wobei das erste Element einen Durchgang durch diese Öffnung umgrenzt; und ein zweites Element, das zur Verbindung mit dem Bauteil ausgebildet ist und einen Flansch sowie eine Hülse umfasst, die sich vom Flansch aus erstreckt und wobei die Hülse des zweiten Elements einen Durchgang umgrenzt.

Verfahren zum Abkleben einer Bandverbindung und Klebebandapplikator

Es handelt sich um ein Verfahren und einen Klebebandapplikator zum Abkleben einer Bandverbindung von zwei miteinander mittels Klebeband vorgegebener Breite verbundenen Metallbandenden. Die Oberseite und Unterseite der Bandverbindung wird mittels jeweils eines Klebebandabschnittes überklebt, wobei die Länge der beiden Klebebandabschnitte im Wesentlichen der Breite der Bandenden und bei ungleicher Bandbreite der Breite des breiten Bandendes entspricht.

VERBINDUNGSVORRICHTUNG, INSBESONDERE FUER METALLBAUELEMENTE, WIE PROFILE, ROHRE OD. DGL

Applying pressure to adhesive using CTE mismatch between components

Panel support system and method

An improved method of bonding together two members

... 705,569. Jointing; soldered joints. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES; Ltd. March 13, 1951 [March 13, 1950], No. 6212/50. Class, 83 (4): [Also in Groups VIII and XXVIII] In bonding two members, one of which is a plate comprising two or more layers bonded together by a bonding medium sand- wiched therebetween, at least one ofthe layers is provided with an apetture into which the other member is inserted and some of the medium is caused by heat and/or pressure to flow from between the layers to the space between the members. In an embodiment partially cured thermosetting resin 5 bonds two aluminium alloy sheets 3, 4, which form a header plate 2 of a heat exchanger and an aluminuim alloy tube is fitted in a hole drilled through the plate. The assembly is heated and pressure may be applied to the layers to force the resin about the tube. The resin is cured to complete the joint. Solder or brazing metal, 'e.g: copper, may be the bonding medium: Two members of dissimilar metal may be joined by thermosetting ...

Improvements relating to cabinets

METHODS OF SECURING TWO COMPONENTS BY MEANS OF AN ADHESIVE

... 1418483 Jointing LUCAS INDUSTRIES Ltd 26 June 1973 [22 April 1972] 18801/72 Heading B3V [Also in Division B4] A method of adhesively securing together two components 1, 3 comprises the steps of locating the components with adhesive therebetween within a chamber having at least one flexible wall 7 with one of the components resting against an abutment surface, and removing air from the chamber so as to cause the flexible wall to deform inwardly and thereby directly or indirectly hold the two components together until the adhesive has set. The components together with the chamber may be located within an oven to cure the adhesive, the pressure on the joint during curing being controlled by controlling the air pressure in the chamber.

Bolt, method and bolt arrangement for fastening a component to a base material

METHOD OF COVERING METAL SURFACES BY MEANS OF THERMOSETTING PLASTICS SHEET AND SURFACE COVERED METAL PRODUCED ACCORDING TO THIS METHOD

Method of forming bonded structures and bonded structures formed thereby

MAGNETICALLY SECURED ADHESIVE FASTENER

Method of joining fibre glass and aluminium components

A method of joining fibreglass and aluminium components comprises engaging the sealed end 9 of a tube 8 in a socket 5 sealed in a further tube 1, injecting a setting medium (eg. epoxy resin) into the socket 5 and applying pressure to medium to effect its distribution. The pressure may be applied by the introduction of the sealed end 9 into the socket 5. The socket 5 comprises an annulus with flared ends. ...

Connecting fibre composite rods end-to-end

A straight bar for transmitting longitudinal loads consists of two coaxial, thin walled tubes (4,6) butt joined and enclosed in a collar (16). The tubes (4,6) are made of FRP and have a high bending stiffness. The connecting collar (16) is also made of FRP and comprises a thin shell with an axially parallel slit bonded to both tubes (4,6). The shell (16) has an inner layer of axially parallel fibres and an outer layer of unidirectional fibres intersecting each other at more than 20 deg. to the axis. A woven or braided sheath (18) of high strength fibre impregnated with resin covers the outside of the collar (16) and extends beyond the ends where it is laminated to both bars (4,6). In a mfg. process the collar (16) is moulded around a foam core with the same dia as the tubes (4,6), the foam is removed and the shell (16) wall cut axially before being bent open for location around the bars (4,6).

CONICAL ADHESIVE CONNECTION

Adhesive system

Self piercing rivet

A self piercing rivet (16) has a head (18) and a shank (20). The periphery of the rivet (16) is configured to diverge toward the head (18) in at least one area outside of the transition between the shank (20) and the head (18).

ADHESIVELY SECURABLE FASTENER

A method of bonding parts together

Parts (1 and 2) which can be made of various materials are bonded together by applying sufficient adhesive to one of the parts (2) to enable the adhesive, when the parts (1 and 2) are offered to each other to pass around an edge of the other part (1) or through at least one opening provided in the other part to form a mass of the adhesive (3) which is deformed into a catch region (5) which provides after the adhesive has set, a mechanical portion to the joint. The adhesive is deformed into the catch region either by a fixed abutment on the other part or by a removable tool or gauge. ...

J-cup

Method for assembling impeller elements onto shafts

... 936,986. Securing impellers on shafts. FULLER CO. Aug. 11, 1961 [Oct. 6, 1960], No. 29102/61. Class 80 (2). [Also in Group XXVI] To assemble and bond an interference fit, shaft 7 in an impeller 5, a flanged extension 11, having a bore of slightly larger diameter than the shaft, and having a locating member 23, is bolted to the impeller, the bolts 15 having locating pins 20 and toe-pieces 16, and the shaft is located in the extension (as shown), while epoxy resin adhesive is injected through a fitting 21 around a relieved shaft portion. The shaft is then forced axially into the bore 2 of the impeller, where the adhesive is allowed to set, or is heat cured, to form a bond between the shaft and the impeller. Specification 936,987 is referred to.

Adhesive joining of articles

A method of joining articles comprises placing between the articles a flexible element comprising a length of electric conductor with a cover of heat-curable but incompletely cured synthetic resin, and applying an electric current to the ends of the conductor so that by the resultant heat the cover becomes completely cured and bonds the articles together. The element may comprise a metal wire having an initial coating of polytetrafluoroethylene coated with a B-stage epoxy resin, a polyester or a polyurethane; the coating may be in separate portions rotatable about the conductor so that by attaching the portions to separate articles a hinged joint is formed. Examples are given of using such devices to join building blocks of pressed and stamped cinders and/or concrete mixture; to join two lengths of pipe the end of one of which telescopes into an outwardly flared bell portion at the end of the other; to join sheet metal panels on stoves and refrigerators; to join the fender of a motor car ...

Low stress mounting configuration for optical component

A system 100 for mounting an optical component 102, such as a fibre optic cable, onto a mounting base 104. The system comprises; A first retention mechanism 106 comprises a layer of adhesive material between the optical component and base mount, which is separated into an upper band 106b and a lower band 106a, by means of a void 112; a second retention mechanism. The second retention mechanism may be a projection in the base 110, and a recess in the optical component 108, which are configured to engage each other as a means of retention. The void may be between 0.25mm and 2mm. The system may have a second gap in the adhesive layer. The optical component may have a substantially circular edge, and may be dome shaped. A heater 114 may be inside, and thermally coupled, to the optical component. The base may be metallic, and the optical component may be sapphire.

Assembly of sealed components

Metallic container having a circumferential bonded portion and process for production thereof

A metallic container composed of a first and a second section each composed of a metallic cup-like fabricated article having a primer coating, the two sections being lap-bonded at their circumferential open end portions by means of a thermoplastic film-like adhesive. A process for producing said metallic container is also provided which comprises a fabricating step of producing the first and second sections, an adhering step of heat-adhering a film-like adhesive to the peripheral surface of the open end portion of the second section to be laid inwardly, and a bonding step of bonding the open end portions of the first and second sections. In the metallic container, the film-like adhesive, forming a circumferential overlapping portion, is adhered to the edge of the open end portion of the second section and its inner circumferential surface following the edge.

Cap for a fastener

A cap 117 for forming a sealed cavity around an end 203 of a fastener 115 includes a cap body with an annular base 211 terminating at a first rim 213 surrounding an opening to a cavity. An annular skirt 217 terminates at a second rim 221 providing an annular pocket 229 between the skirt 217 and the base 211. An inlet hole 237 in the skirt 217 enables the flow of sealing material into the pocket 229. A contact adhesive layer 245 is provided on the first or second rim (213, 221) for forming an attachment surface.

Assembly, kit and method for securing a covering to an air intake face

An assembly suitable for installing a covering 298 with a plurality of aperture-defining grommets 296, comprises a plurality of fasteners 314. The fasteners 314 have a pedestal base and an extending post, and an enlarged head portion 322 which is deformable and compresses and expands on insertion through the grommets 296. The head portion 322 abuts against an exterior rim surface of the grommets 296 to retain the cover 298 in place over the intake opening. Also disclosed is a fastener suitable for installing a covering with a plurality of aperture-defining grommets, the fasteners having a pedestal base and an extending post. Adhesive material is incorporated into an underside of the pedestal base covered by peel away tape. Additionally there is disclosed an assembly kit suitable for installing a covering with a plurality of aperture-defining grommets comprising a plurality of fasteners, the fasteners having a pedestal base and an extending post, and a plurality of attachment accessories ...

TENSILE CONNECTIONS

... 1408671 Electrical insulator TRANSMISSION DEVELOPMENTS Ltd 20 Dec 1973 [13 Jan 1973] 1902/73 Heading H2C [Also in Division F2] In bonding a rigid mass 15 to a fibre reinforced rod 11 or tube, the number of fibres that need be cut, to provide keying slots, is minimized by making the slots extend longitudinally. As shown, glass fibres extend in parallelism in a rigid epoxy or polyester matrix to form the rod 11. A mass of bonding material is intruded into the slots of splined end 12 and given a frusto-conical shape or it may be moulded about the end 12, while this is held in a metal end fitting socket 16. The rigid mass 15 may include reinforcement in the form of separate or interconnected teeth or plates (17, Fig. 5, not shown). The arrangement may be used in the tesile core (11, Fig. 8, not shown) of an insulator supporting a high voltage overhead power line. In non- insulating applications, carbon fibres on to wires may be used in place of the glass fibres.

J-cup - holding down bolt cup

A secure mounting system for adhesive fasteners

Connector

A connector 1 for attaching an aircraft seat cushion to a frame, has a body 2; a first fastener 5; a second fastener 6; and a cushion attachment means 7a,7b to removably attach the cushion. The first fastener is mounted on the body facing the frame and the frame and the second fastener 6 at least partially surrounds the frame. Preferably, the first fastener is an adhesive pad, and the second fastener is a cable tie, securing the body against the frame. The body may be shaped to partially surround the frame and have an outer surface groove 8, accommodating the second fastener; apertures 9 at the ends of the groove hold the second fastener against the body. The cushion attachment means may be a pair of hook and loop strips either side of the groove. Also claimed is seat base cushion (fig.4D,3) with one or more receiving elements (fig.4E,13) for receiving the second fastener of the connector. The receiving elements may be one or more loops and the cushion may have channels (fig.3,10a,10b) ...

Fixing method

Bonding of metal workpieces

Improvements in or relating to coupling assemblies

Apparatus for securing together small parts by adhesive

Apparatus for securing together small parts, e.g. wire staples 6, assembled side by side, in which adhesive is applied continuously to a moving length of the assembled staples at a plurality of different places on their periphery, comprises a guide bar 5 on which the staples 6 are assembled, a counter guide 7 which, with the guide 5, constitutes a closed guideway which has closed ended grooves or passages 18, 20 which open towards the places, and a connection 15, 13, 16, 17 for supplying adhesive to the passages 18, 20. The bar 7 is an inverted U-member urged downwardly by springs 8 and enclosing bars 10 spring-urged laterally against the limbs 12 of the staples 6. Adhesive is supplied to a recess 13 in the member 7 from whence it passes through a hole 20 to the cross bars 19 of the staples 6 and through registering holes 16, 17 in the member 7 and bars 10 to the passages 18 and limbs 12. The bar 5 may be internally supplied with adhesive which passes through holes ...

Process for the bonding of metals

... 915,008. Jointing. DEUTSCHE GOLDUND SILBER-SCHEIDEANSTALT. Aug. 24, 1959 [Aug. 26, 1958], No. 28869/59. Class 83 (4). A process for the bonding of metals using known synthetic resin adhesives is characterized in that the parts to be bonded are heated to a temperature of 50‹ to 250‹ C. for a period of from 10 seconds to 5 minutes to produce a high initial bonding strength. Heat-curing or cold-curing types of adhesives are used for example (a) unsaturated polyester resins, monomeric acrylic or methacrylic acid esters, styrene and polyvinyl ethers, or (b) polystyrene with monomeric methyl methacrylate, or (c) polystyrene, monomeric methyl methacrylate, unsaturated polyester resins and minor amounts of polychloroprene, or (d) polystyrene, styrene and acrylic acid, or (e) adhesives based on epoxide resins. The heat treatment temperature is produced by high-frequency welding equipment of known type and is applied for approximately 3 minutes when using a heatcuring adhesive and approximately 10 ...

REINFORCED COMPOSITE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF

Assembly, kit and method for securing a covering to an air intake face

ENAMEL COATING COMPOSITION

Process of bonded assembly of metal aluminium strips or aluminium alloy.

STICKING ATTACHMENT CONSTRUCTION WITH HEAT SOURCE

ATTACHMENT SYSTEM OF INSERTION ILS OF MEANS OF A SEALING FOAM

SPLICING TAPE FOR CONNECTING CONSTRUCTION UNITS OF MEANS OF TRANSPORT, IN PARTICULAR FROM AIRCRAFT, AS WELL AS PROCEDURES TO THE DETERMINATION OF A MECHANICAL MINIMUM MAXIMUM STRESS AND/OR A MECHANICAL FIRMNESS OF A SPLICING TAPE

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ATTACHMENT MECHANISM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ANCHORAGE IN PARTICULAR PLATES CONSISTING OF GLASS

FASTENING PART FOR A INNENVERKEIDUNG AND PROCEDURE FOR USING THE SAME

STRUCTURAL UNIT AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A STRUCTURAL UNIT

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CONSTRUCTION DEVICE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE STABILITY OF A STRUCTURE REGARDING TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT EXPANSIONS

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Method of producing a stabilizer with a stabilizer bearing

In a method of producing a stabilizer for a motor vehicle, a stabilizer bearing portion of a stabilizer is chemically pre-treated by applying an adhesive. The stabilizer and two vulcanized elastomer-metal bearing half-shells are then placed in a joining apparatus for subsequent bonding of the bearing half-shells with the stabilizer bearing portion.

Device and system for illuminated apparel

A system for creating a lighted apparel design includes a light element and a securing member. The securing member has a base and a capture portion. The capture portion is located, at least in part, attached to the base and defines a capture region configured to releasably secure the light element therein. The securing member is secured to an associated apparel item and the light element secured in the capture region to create a lighted design on the apparel item. A lighted apparel item is also disclosed.

Method for bonding bodies and composite body

A method for bonding a first body ( 2 ) to a second, panel-shaped body ( 3 ) at bonding surfaces ( 2 a, 3 a ) lying opposite each other, the second body ( 3 ) projecting in at least one direction (X) beyond an edge ( 2 ′) of the first body ( 2 ). The method includes: producing a plurality of spacers ( 4 a to 4 e, 4 a ′ to 4 e ′) on at least one of the bonding surfaces ( 2 a ), applying adhesive ( 5 ) into intermediate spaces ( 6 a to 6 d ) between the spacers beyond an outer spacer ( 4 e, 4 e ′) as far as an adhesive periphery ( 5 a ), which is formed at an edge ( 2 ′) of the first body ( 2 ), and bonding the bodies ( 2, 3 ) by bringing the bonding surfaces ( 2 a, 3 a ) into contact at the spacers ( 4 a ′ to 4 e ′). A prescribed distance (d) between the adhesive periphery ( 5 a ) and the outermost spacer ( 4 e ) is set to provide a desired state of deformation of the panel-shaped body ( 3 ) after a shrinkage of the applied adhesive ( 5 ) (e.g. minimized bending of the body.) In an associated composite body ( 1 ), the prescribed distance (d) lies between 20 μm and 250 μm, preferably between 30 μm and 200 μm, in particular between 40 μm and 150 μm.

Adhesive assembly and assembly and reinforcement methods comprising the use thereof

An adhesive assembly is provided in particular for assembling a novel element on a structure or further for reinforcing a structure. The adhesive assembly includes a substrate, a rigid element placed with an interval relative to the substrate, at least one seal compressed between the substrate and the rigid element and defining a sealed space within said interval, and a hardened adhesive occupying said space. The seal is compressed by the rigid element that is held on the substrate by the hardened adhesive.

Quick method for building boats

Method for building boats comprising a plurality of panels ( 11, 12 ) attached at the bottom and at the side to a hull ( 13 ) and at the top to a deck ( 14 ) suitable for defining a plurality of watertight compartments in the underdeck area, the method comprising the steps of attaching together the panels ( 11, 12 ) according to predetermined angles through fitting elements ( 20, 20′, 20 ″) of the type provided with at least two pathways for receiving the panels ( 11, 12 ), mutually arranged according to predetermined angles, and a pathway for receiving adhesive from outside and for distributing it in the pathways for receiving the panels ( 11, 12 ), anchoring the panels ( 11, 12 ) to the deck ( 14 ) and to the sides ( 13 ′) of the hull ( 13 ).

Multi-piece snap clip fastener

A multi-piece snap-in fastener adapted to adjoin a surface element to a backing panel. The fastener includes a docking base of tray-like construction including a pair of opposing lateral sidewalls including at least one inboard protuberance element projecting in overlying relation to the interior surface. A displaceable clip head including at least one male projection element extending outwardly from one side of a support platform is configured for insertion in nesting relation between the lateral sidewalls. The support platform includes outboard protuberance elements projecting outwardly from lateral sides of the support platform such that upon insertion of the support platform between the lateral sidewalls, the outboard protuberance elements are disposed in underlapping relation to opposing inboard protuberance elements projecting from the lateral sidewalls.

Structure for installing insert nut in a panel

An insert nut is provided in a panel member made from a core member with a honeycomb structure, and a first and second surface plate and made from fiber reinforced plastic. A reinforcing member is provided at the location where the insert nut is provided in the core member. The insert nut is housed in a hole in the first surface plate, a hole in the first metal plate, and a hole in the reinforcing member, and fixedly attached with an adhesive. An inner circumferential surface of the hole in the first metal plate and an outer circumferential surface of the insert nut are in contact.

Method and Device for the Bubble-Free Bonding of Large-Surface Glass Panes

The invention relates to a method and a device for a bubble-free bonding of large-surface glass panes in an automatic production process. An embodiment of the device comprises: a) a pivoting bench plate having a securing device for receiving a glass pane, b) a barrier material application head having a camera for monitoring, at least one ventilation element being mounted by a mounting head, c) an adhesive metering and application head having a process control sensor for the application of adhesive, d) a gripping device having a covering plate gripper for receiving a covering plate, and e) a vacuum suction device and a closing device for the ventilation system.

Solar cell module

A solar cell module is disclosed. The solar cell module includes a solar cell panel, first and second holding members, a reinforcing member. The panel includes a light-receiving surface, a non-light receiving surface, a first side part and a second side part. The first and second holding members hold the first and second side parts respectively. The reinforcing member is laid across the first and second holding member on a non-light receiving surface side. The adhesive is disposed between the non-light receiving surface and the reinforcing member. The reinforcing member includes a supporting part that is disposed with a gap with the non-light receiving surface and that supports the non-light receiving surface via the adhesive. The supporting part includes a first main surface, a second main surface and a through hole. At least one part of the adhesive is located within the through hole.

Apparatus and methods for attaching objects to trees

Devices and methods for attaching objects to living trees. Various forms of the devices employ a flexible member and mounting member that are configured to be looped and secured around a tree portion at a beginning of a predetermined time period. The mounting member and flexible member are configured to slide relative to each other to accommodate growth of the tree portion such that the device remains secured to the tree portion for at least the duration of the predetermined period of time without the need for human intervention. In other embodiments, the mounting member is integrally formed with the object or no mounting member is employed.

STRUCTURAL MOUNTING INSERT

A structural mounting insert for sealing between and/or adhering to surfaces of members is described. The insert includes a base member and activatable material about the base material. 1. A vehicle assembly comprising:a first member;a second member; anda structural mounting insert comprising:a rigid base member configured for location in a connection region between the first member and the second member, the rigid base member including a plurality of openings extending therethrough;a sealant material encased over at least a portion of the rigid base member and in the plurality of openings formed therethrough, the sealant material being formed of a pliable material,wherein, upon joining of the first member and the second member, the sealant material is configured to displace and the rigid base member provides a space between the first member and the second member, andwherein the sealant material seals the connection region between the first member and the second member so that corrosion of the connecting region between the first member and the second member is substantially limited or prevented.215-. (canceled)16. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rigid base member resists deformation during joining of the first member and the second member claim 1 , and/or the sealant material is displaced into the plurality of openings in the rigid base member until the first member and the second member contact the rigid base member.17. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , further including a fastener claim 1 , the fastener producing a compressive force so that the first member and the second member are drawn into contact with the rigid base member.18. The vehicle assembly of claim 17 , wherein the rigid base member resists deformation due to the compressive force so that the compressive maintained on the rigid base member thereby inhibiting or preventing fastener loosening.19. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rigid base member is metal and is a structural ...

FASTENER

A fastener arrangement includes a main body that is made of a gas-tight and liquid-tight material to hold an object. The main body defines a cavity and is fixable to a support surface. A hydrophilic insert is attached to the main body inside of the cavity for facing the support surface and is adapted to receive a metered amount of moisture. An aerobic adhesive is applied to the hydrophilic insert so that the aerobic adhesive is encapsulated gas-tight and liquid-tight together with the hydrophilic insert in the cavity enclosed by the support surface and the main body when the main body is fixed on the support surface. 1. A fastener arrangement , comprising:a main body, including a gas-tight and liquid-tight material, to hold an object, the main body defining a cavity and being fixable to a support surface;a hydrophilic insert attached to the main body inside of the cavity for facing the support surface and adapted to receive a metered amount of moisture; andan aerobic adhesive for application to the hydrophilic insert so that the aerobic adhesive is encapsulated gas-tight and liquid-tight together with the hydrophilic insert in the cavity enclosed by the support surface and the main body when the main body is fixed on the support surface.2. The fastener arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the aerobic adhesive comprises silane MS polymers.3. The fastener arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic insert includes a plate-shaped insert is comprised of cotton or a composite fiber material.4. The fastener arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic insert comprises a sintered plate that includes one of plastic claim 1 , stainless steel or brass.5. The fastener arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic insert comprise a hydrophilic coating on an insert body.6. The fastener arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the main body includes a base plate and and has a circumference and an edge segment extending along the ...

Panel to panel bonding using a branched channel

A panel, a panel assembly having an adhesive bond and a method of adhesively bonding the panel assembly. The panel assembly includes a first panel and a second panel and at least one main adhesive channel formed in at least one of the first and second panels. At least one branched adhesive channel in fluid communication with the at least one main adhesive channel and an adhesive for joining the first and second panels to form an adhesive bond therebetween. By such structure, the placement of an adhesive into the main adhesive channel and subsequent joining of the first and second panels, any excess adhesive flows into the branched adhesive channel to avoid an over-filling or under-filling situation in the main adhesive channel.

Apparatus for Joining Members and Assembly Thereof

An apparatus for joining a first member and a second member includes means for joining the first member and the second member, means for transferring shear loads between the first member and the second member separate from the means for joining the first member and the second member, and means for providing a compression preload to the means for transferring shear loads between the first member and the second member. An assembly includes a first member, a second member, and means for joining the first member and the second member. The assembly further includes means for transferring shear loads between the first member and the second member separate from the means for joining the first member and the second member and means for providing a compression preload to the means for transferring shear loads between the first member and the second member. 1. A structural assembly , comprising:a first structural member;a second structural member;a fastener configured to mechanically join the first structural member and the second structural member; anda shear transfer layer adhesively bonded between the first member and the second member, the adhesive having a plurality of zones of varied compliancy to provide enhanced ultimate static strength.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fastener is disposed through a fastener hole defined by the first member and the second member.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the adhesive is localized to an area adjacent to the fastener.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fastener is at least one clip engaged with the first member and the second member.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fastener includes at least one fastening element extending from the first member and bent about the second member.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fastener includes a cable operably associated with the first member and the second member.7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer transfers shear loads between the first ...

Method for Temporarily Connecting Two Parts Together, such as Two Stages of a Space Launcher, and Assembly Including Two Temporarily Connected Parts

A method for making a temporary connection between two parts (), comprising the following successive steps: 114-. (canceled)151012. A method for making a temporary connection between two parts ( , ) , the method including at least the steps of:{'b': 36', '38', '10', '12, 'applying two layers (, ) of a curable adhesive to each of said parts (, ) respectively; and then'}{'b': 40', '40, 'placing a connecting element (, ′) into an operating position wherein said connecting element surrounds the assembly formed by said parts and is subjected to an internal deformation strain;'}{'b': 40', '40', '52', '50, 'locking the position of said connecting element (, ′) by stress-keeping means (′) with controlled stress relief, which connect two opposite ends (′) of said connecting element; and then'}{'b': 36', '38', '40', '40', '10', '12, 'curing said adhesive such that said layers of adhesive form attaching means (, ) connecting said connecting element (, ′) to each of said parts (, );'}{'b': 40', '40', '10', '12', '52, 'and wherein said internal deformation stress is at a sufficient level to enable the connecting element (, ′) to be unsecured from said parts (, ) by extending to a rest position, when said stress-keeping means (′) are controlled so as to release said ends from said connecting element.'}1610124040. The method according to claim 15 , wherein said adhesive incorporates mineral microbeads forming spacers between each of said parts ( claim 15 , ) and said connecting element ( claim 15 , ′).17524040301012. The method according to claim 15 , wherein said stress-keeping means (′) apply to said connecting element ( claim 15 , ′) strains substantially orthogonal to a main direction () of transmitting tensile strains between said parts ( claim 15 , ).1810124648301012. The method according to claim 17 , wherein each of said parts ( claim 17 , ) comprises a composite structure including a surface ply ( claim 17 , ) of reinforcing fibres embedded in a cured resin and extending ...

System for Mounting Objects to Polymeric Membranes

A mounting plate utilized to attach an object to a mounting system. The mounting plate includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the base is bonded to a membrane of the mounting system. A housing is raised from the top surface of the base, the housing creates a contact surface area to support the object. A first member is raised from the top surface; the first member has a surface at a height flush with the contact surface area of the housing. A hole extends through the thickness of the housing. 1. A mounting system configured to attach an object to a structure , comprising:an elastic membrane bonded to a structure, the elastic membrane being partially separable from a structure; and a base with a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface being bonded to the elastic membrane;', 'a housing raised from the top surface of the base; and', 'a plurality of members extending from the housing, the plurality of members having a raised surface flush with a raised surface area of the housing, the surface of the plurality of members and the surface of the housing forming a continuous surface area;, 'a mounting plate, havingwherein the object rests on the continuous surface area; andwherein the elastic membrane elastically extends in a direction away from the structure as a force is exerted against the mounting plate.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a hole extending through the housing;wherein the hole receives a fastener configured to secure the object to the mounting plate.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the housing forms a cavity configured to receive a head of the fastener; andwherein the fastener extends through the hole.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface is thermally fused to the membrane.5. The system of claim 1 , the plurality of members comprising:a second member;a third member;a forth member; anda fifth member;wherein the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth members have ...

Threaded Fastening And Repair Device

An apparatus and method for repairing stripped female thread holes in workpieces that form a support for a direct screw connection. A female thread connector is formed from a pop rivet modified with a rotation-preventing outer surface or layer, and installed in the stripped hole with its inner end protruding from the inner side of the support and enlarged into a secondary head in conventional fashion. The rotation-preventing outer surface engages the hole so that a self-tapping screw can be threaded through the connector rivet to make a solid, durable, blind screw connection between an outer workpiece and the support.

Lineally Adjustable Molds, Molding Methods, And Products Therefrom

A mold for producing a variety of fenestration members having different predetermined lengths is disclosed. Generally, the mold has a first lineal mold part that has an extended length and a second lineal mold part also having an extended length. The mold may also have mold end parts that are adapted to form end features of the fenestration member. In use, the first lineal mold part and the second lineal mold part fit together to define a profile. The first and second mold end parts can be positioned in a range of positions to define the lengths of a variety of different molded fenestration members. 1. A method for molding a variety of fenestration members having different predetermined lengths comprising the steps of:providing a mold comprising:a first lineal profile mold part having an extended length;a second lineal profile mold part having an extended length;a first mold end part adapted to form a first end feature of the member, and the first lineal profile mold part and the second lineal mold part fit together to define a lineal profile, and', 'at least one of the first mold end part and the second mold end part can be positioned in a range of positions along the first lineal mold part and the second lineal mold part to define the lengths of a variety of molded fenestration members;', 'assembling the mold parts into a closed mold defining a molded shape;', 'filling the mold with a reaction injection molding material;', 'allowing the molding material to at least partially cure; and', 'opening the mold and removing the molded member., 'a second mold end part adapted to form a second end feature of the member, wherein'}2. The method of further comprising the step of removing mold end parts from the molded member.3. The method of wherein the reaction injection molding material further comprises a foaming agent.4. The method of further comprising the step of painting selected portions of the mold parts prior to assembly.5. The method of comprising the further step ...

Low Profile Cabinet Organizer

The present disclosure provides a low profile organizer that attaches to the interior surface of a cabinet door. In some embodiments, the low profile organizer includes a main body, at least one backing plate, and connection means of the organizer to the interior surface of the cabinet door. In other embodiments, the low profile organizer may include a main body and connection means of the organizer to the interior surface of the cabinet door. The main body has specified, predetermined dimensional ranges. With the overall construction and predetermined dimensional ranges, the low profile organizer is slender enough as to not protrude, or not substantially protrude, into the shelving storage space of a cabinet, yet provide adequate storage room to accommodate a variety of articles of interest within a cabinet, optimizing cabinet storage space. 1. A low profile cabinet organizer comprising: i. a front side and a rear side in a with a main body depth dimension extending from the rear side to the front side;', 'ii. a left side and a right side, with a main body length dimension extending from the left side to the right side;', 'iii. wherein said front side extends in a general perpendicular orientation between, and is connected to, said right side and the left side, and said rear panel extends in a general perpendicular orientation between and is connected to said right side and left side;', 'iv. wherein said rear panel is comprised of an interior surface facing said front panel, and an exterior surface facing an opposing direction of said interior surface of the rear panel, as to not face said front panel', 'v. wherein the main body includes at least one bottom side, said bottom side a primary shelf for supporting articles', 'vi. wherein said main body length dimension has a predetermined length of at least 2.75 inches', 'vii. wherein said main body depth dimension range is within a predetermined, range of approximately 0.95 inches to 2.0 inches', 'viii. wherein said ...

Method for adhering parts and device for implementing said method

A method is provided of bonding together at least two parts. The method includes assembling together at least two parts and at least one adhesive layer, the adhesive being configured so that its adhesive power increases on heating as a result of it polymerizing, at least one of the parts being made of composite material or of metal, the adhesive layer being present, after assembly, between the parts, the assembled together parts and the adhesive being present in a chamber defined by a wall, the wall having an inside face situated facing a first part present between the adhesive layer and the wall, the first part being intended to be bonded to a second part and only a fraction of the second part being present inside the chamber; and applying a liquid against the wall on its side opposite from the chamber.

BATTERY PACK, BATTERY CHARGING STATION, AND CHARGING METHOD

Various techniques described herein relate to battery packs of electric vehicles, batteries, and battery charging systems. Batteries may comprise a plurality of battery modules, wherein each battery module may be provided with one or more battery cells, and the plurality of battery modules may be connected in series when providing electric power output. Battery charging systems described herein may comprise a charging circuit that connects a plurality of battery modules in series, and may be used for charging the plurality of battery modules in the battery in series. Additional charging circuits may be connected respectively to the plurality of battery modules, and the additional charging circuits may be used for charging at least one battery module in the plurality of battery modules. 1. A battery pack for an electric vehicle , comprising:a battery comprising a plurality of battery modules connected in series, the battery modules including a first battery module and a second battery module; a first charging circuit configured to charge the plurality of battery modules in series to a first preset voltage;', 'a plurality of second charging circuits each corresponding one or more of the plurality of battery modules, each of the second charging circuits being configured to charge a corresponding battery module to a second preset voltage individually, the plurality of second charging circuits including a second charging circuit connected to the first battery module and the second battery module; and, 'a battery charging system, comprising charging the plurality of the battery modules to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit;', 'detecting whether the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit; and', 'when it is detected that the plurality of battery modules have been charged to the first preset voltage through the first charging circuit, switching off the first charging circuit and, ...

Automotive vehicle floor assembly and vehicle equipped with such floor assembly

The vehicle floor assembly comprises a floor and at least one attachment device for attachment of a vehicle safety component to the floor, the attachment device comprising a anchoring part for anchoring the attachment device to the floor and an attachment part for attaching a safety component to the attachment device. The anchoring part is received and sandwiched between two opposed walls of a box structure of the floor, the attachment part being accessible through an opening provided in one of the two walls.

Assembly for Storing and Deploying for Use a Handheld Digital Device

An assembly for storing and deploying for use a handheld digital device, the assembly incorporating a case adapted for nestingly receiving the handheld digital device; a pin and socket combination having upper and lower halves, the upper half being fixedly attached to or formed wholly with the case; a flexible lanyard; a pair of loops interconnecting the flexible lanyard and the pin; a base; a socket; and a hinge mount interconnecting the socket and the base; the pin and socket combination's socket being slotted for passage of the lanyard. 1. An assembly for storing and deploying for use a handheld digital device , the handheld digital device having upper and lower ends and having front and back sides , the assembly comprising:(a) a case adapted for nestingly receiving the handheld digital device;(b) a pin and socket combination, said combination having upper and lower halves, said upper half being fixedly attached to or formed wholly with the case;(c) a flexible lanyard;(d) a fastener interconnecting the flexible lanyard and the pin and socket combination's upper half; and(e) a base, the pin and socket combination's lower half being fixedly attached to the base.2. The assembly of wherein the case has a lower end which claim 1 , upon the case's nesting receipt of the handheld digital device claim 1 , underlies said device's lower end claim 1 , the pin and socket fastener's upper half being positioned at the case's lower end.3. The assembly of wherein the pin has a lower end configured as a lanyard engaging loop.4. The assembly of wherein the lanyard comprises a distal end loop claim 3 , and wherein the fastener comprises a combination of the pin's lanyard engaging loop and the lanyard's distal end loop.5. The assembly of wherein the pin and socket fastener's socket opens upwardly for pin receipt claim 4 , and further comprising a lanyard passage slot claim 4 , said slot further opening said socket.6. The assembly of wherein the lanyard passage slot is positioned at ...

Strip and slot bonded joint

Embodiments of a slot bar configured to secure one or more sheet materials are disclosed herein. The slot bar being configured to receive one or more retaining strips. The slot bar includes a base section and a first slot base extending substantially perpendicularly from the base section. The base section and first slot base define a first ledge region. The slot bar also includes a first slot wall extending from the first slot base and a first slot arm extending from the first slot wall. The first slot arm is also substantially parallel to and spatially disposed from the first slot base. The first slot base, the first slot wall, and the first slot arm define a first slot configured to receive the first retaining strip so as to secure a first sheet material between the first retaining strip and the first ledge region.

SEALING AND SHIMMING OF STRUCTURAL JOINTS

A method of producing a sealed structural joint between two components () and such a sealed joint are provided. The method includes the steps of applying a layer of sealant () to the first component (), applying liquid shim () to the second component (), inserting an intermediate layer () between the sealant () and the liquid shim (), the intermediate layer () having a series of raised structural features () to engage the first component (). The features () are positioned to allow the sealant () to extend across the joint between the raised features () to form a continuous seal. The joint is then closed and cure of the liquid shim () and sealant () takes place to solidify the shim () to the desired thickness within the joint. 1. A method of producing a sealed structural joint between two first and second components , the method including the steps of:determining that a joint requires a liquid shim, wherein the joint is between the first and second components,applying a layer of sealant to a faying surface of the first component,applying liquid shim to a faying surface of the second component,inserting an intermediate layer between the faying surface of the first component and the liquid shim, wherein the intermediate layer being formed with a series of raised structural features thereacross whereby upon joint closure to engage the faying surface of at least the first component, wherein the series of raised structural features being positioned to allow the sealant to extend across the joint between said raised features and form a continuous seal across the joint face,closing the joint to achieve a desired separation of the faying surfaces, andallowing cure of at least the liquid shim to take place to solidify the shim to the desired thickness within the joint.2. The method according to claim 1 , in which the intermediate layer is formed as a continuous layer whereby to prevent either sealant or liquid shim passing therethrough.3. The method according to claim 1 , in ...

FLOOR JOIST

A floor joist including a first piece of lumber including a first set of fingers and a first set of grooves is provided. A second piece of lumber including a second set of fingers and a second set of grooves is also provided. A finger joint is formed by a combination of the first second of fingers with the second set of grooves and a combination of the second set of fingers with the first set of grooves. A first set of pockets are formed between the combination of the first second of fingers with the second set of grooves, and a second set of pockets are formed between the combination of the second set of fingers with the first set of grooves. 1. A floor joist comprising:a first piece of lumber including a first set of fingers and a first set of grooves;a second piece of lumber including a second set of fingers and a second set of grooves; anda finger joint formed by a combination of the first set of fingers with the second set of grooves and a combination of the second set of fingers with the first set of grooves,wherein a first set of pockets are formed between the combination of the first second of fingers with the second set of grooves, andwherein a second set of pockets are formed between the combination of the second set of fingers with the first set of grooves.2. The floor joist according to claim 1 , wherein the first set of pockets and the second set of pockets contain an adhesive.3. The floor joist according to claim 2 , wherein the adhesive is a heat resistance adhesive.4. The floor joist according to claim 1 , wherein the pockets span an entire width of the first piece of lumber and the second piece of lumber.5. A method of manufacturing a floor joist claim 1 , the method comprising:performing an optical inspection of a package of lumber;separating the package of lumber into three groups of lumber based on engineering grade;performing a mechanical inspection of each of the three groups of lumber;sorting each piece of lumber of the three groups of lumber ...

FISHING LINE GUIDE, FISHING ROD HAVING THE FISHING LINE GUIDE, AND GUIDE RING FOR USE IN THE FISHING LINE GUIDE

One object of the present invention is to provide a guide ring less prone to break due to an impact or wear. A fishing line guide according to one aspect of the present invention is to be used on a fishing rod and includes a guide body with a through hole formed therein and a guide ring fitted into the through hole of the guide body. The guide ring has a top portion that is most distant from the fishing rod in a vertical direction extending vertically with respect to an axial direction of the fishing rod, and the guide ring is configured such that a thickness of a guide rear portion on a rear side relative to the top portion is larger than that of a guide front portion on a front side relative to the top portion. 1. A fishing line guide to be mounted to a fishing rod , comprising:a guide body with a through hole formed therein; anda guide ring fitted into the through hole of the guide body,wherein the guide ring has a top portion that is most distant from the fishing rod in a vertical direction extending vertically with respect to an axial direction of the fishing rod, andthe guide ring is configured such that a thickness of a guide rear portion on a rear side relative to the top portion is larger than that of a guide front portion on a front side relative to the top portion.2. The fishing line guide according to claim 1 , wherein the guide ring is configured such that the thickness of the guide rear portion is larger than that of the top portion.3. The fishing line guide according to or claim 1 , wherein the guide ring is configured such that the thickness of the top portion is larger than that of the guide front portion.4. The fishing line guide according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the guide ring is curved so that a front surface of a rear edge portion thereof comes in contact with a rear surface of the guide body.5. The fishing line guide according to any one of to claim 1 , whereinthe guide ring is curved so that a gap is formed between an outer ...

ADHESION-TYPE HOLDING STRUCTURE MOUNTED ONTO WALL

The present invention provides an adhesion-type holding structure mounted onto a wall comprising: a main attaching member including a holding portion for bearing an external object, and an adhering portion for adhering to a wall; a backup attaching member including an adhering portion for adhering to a wall; and a safety mechanism including a replacement device disposed between the main attaching member and the backup attaching member. When the main attaching member and the backup attaching member are attached to a wall on positions close to each other and the main attaching member comes loose from the wall and falls down, the backup attaching member can prevent, by means of the replacement device, the main attaching member from falling down, and timely replaces the main attaching member to hold the holding portion. 1. An adhesion-type holding structure mounted onto a wall , comprising:a main attaching member, comprising a holding portion for bearing an external object and an adhering portion for adhering to a wall;a backup attaching member, comprising an adhering portion for adhering to a wall; anda safety mechanism, comprising a replacement device disposed between the main attaching member and the backup attaching member, wherein when the main attaching member and the backup attaching member are attached to a wall on positions close to each other, and the main attaching member comes loose from the wall and falls down, the backup attaching member can prevent, by means of the replacement device, the main attaching member from falling down, and timely replaces the main attaching member to hold the holding portion.2. The adhesion-type holding structure mounted onto a wall according to claim 1 , wherein the safety mechanism further comprises a guiding device for enabling the holding portion to keep an upright posture when the holding portion comes loose from the wall and falls down; ora buffer device for reducing a falling speed of the main attaching member that comes ...

Insulation sealing system

An insulation insert comprises a hollow cylinder formed of a closed cell foam, a first adhesive layer on a first face of the hollow cylinder, a flange of the closed cell foam extending from the hollow cylinder, and a second adhesive layer on a second face of the flange.

Vehicle information panel interface

Provided are systems and methods for facilitating a user to configure and retrieve personalized settings for an information panel in a driving apparatus. The information panel system may be configured to store a plurality information panel configurations. Different information panel configurations may correspond to different users of the driving apparatus. Users may be identified when inside the driving apparatus by capturing their biometric information. Following identification, an information panel configuration corresponding to the identified user may be retrieved and configured on a display device. The displayed information panel configuration may include an arrangement of display items. The display items may have been previously selected by the identified user, and the selection may have included choosing an information panel template with one or more partitioned areas and selecting one or more display items to place in different partitioned areas.

Harness for clip

A harness system for a clip. The clip has a base portion and a pair of elongated members, the elongated members folded over the base portion, thereby defining a gap configured to receive portions of a harness. The elongated members are separated from one another by a longitudinal opening for accommodating a rib between the portions of the harness. A gate is securably engaged to a first one of the elongated members and rotatable between an open position in which the gate does not obstruct said longitudinal opening and a closed position in which said gate obstructs said longitudinal opening. The harness is fashioned from a strip of webbing secured to a base along its midline and edges. The webbing thereby forms two pockets, each sized to accommodate one of the elongated members of the clip.

On-board audio system for a model vehicle

A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.

ON-BOARD AUDIO SYSTEM FOR A MODEL VEHICLE

A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.

JOINING FILMS/FOILS OF INTERMEDIATE LAYERS

The invention generally relates to intermediate layers (shim-type stacked foils/films) as adjusting elements for mechanical structures. 1. Edge-bonded or laminated shims comprising a plurality of sheets of the same or different kinds , characterized in that the sheets are bonded to one another by welding.2. The shims according to claim 1 , characterized in that several sheets are bonded together on at least one edge on one or several sites by welding.3. The shims according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sheets are bonded together on at least one edge by at least one weld line.4. The shims according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sheets are bonded together on at least one edge by a plurality of weld lines.5. The shims according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sheets are further bonded together with an adhesive on part of the area claim 1 , the full area claim 1 , and/or peripherally.6. The shims according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sheets comprise metal foils claim 1 , polymer sheets claim 1 , fabrics claim 1 , fiber composite materials claim 1 , especially of glass claim 1 , carbon claim 1 , ceramic or aramid fibers claim 1 , or mixtures of the above mentioned materials.7. A process for preparing edge-bonded or laminated shims comprisingproviding a plurality of sheets of the same or different kinds, characterized in that the sheets are bonded to one another by welding;cutting or punching individual sheets out at first in the form of the end product;stacking said individual sheets on one another or in the form of a staircase;fixing the layers; andwelding said sheets together at the front surface or peripheral edge.8. The process according to claim 7 , characterized in that the areas and/or edges are welded together using a radiation source.9. (canceled)10. (canceled) The present invention generally relates to shims (tolerance compensation layer sheets) as adjusting elements for mechanical constructions.In detail, the invention ...

DAMAGE TOLERANT PATTERNED BOND

A bond is provided and includes a substrate having a first surface, a bond structure having a second surface and a bonding assembly adhesively disposed between complementary portions of the first and second surfaces. The bonding assembly includes discrete bond elements configured to form first and second adhesive zones with local sections of the complementary portions of the first and second surfaces. The discrete bond elements are displaced such that the respective first and second adhesive zones are correspondingly displaced and define discontinuous bond lines. 1. A bond , comprising:a substrate having a first surface;a bond structure having a second surface;a bonding assembly adhesively disposed between complementary portions of the first and second surfaces,the bonding assembly comprising discrete bond elements configured to form first and second adhesive zones with local sections of the complementary portions of the first and second surfaces, andthe discrete bond elements being displaced such that the respective first and second adhesive zones are correspondingly displaced and define discontinuous bond lines.2. The bond according to claim 1 , wherein the bond structure comprises a section of a primary airframe structure.3. The bond according to claim 1 , further comprising an intermediate material disposed between the discrete bond elements.4. The bond according to claim 1 , wherein the discrete bond elements comprise film adhesive.5. The bond according to claim 1 , wherein the discrete bond elements have a patterned polygonal structure.6. The bond according to claim 1 , wherein the discrete bond elements comprise:a first group of discrete bond elements comprising high strength, high modulus adhesive material; anda second group of discrete bond elements comprising high strain adhesive material.7. The bond according to claim 6 , wherein the first and second groups are respectively disposed to form a compliance buffer zone in the bonding assembly.8. A method of ...

FASTENING SYSTEM FOR CONNECTING TWO FRAME ELEMENTS OF A BED FRAME AND BED FRAME

The invention relates to a fastening system for connecting two frame elements of a bed frame, in particular for an adjustable bed, wherein the two frame elements each comprise a hollow profile, the fastening system comprising: a mounting element, which is firmly attachable to an end of the first frame element, and a connector part, which is insertable into the hollow profile at an end of the second frame element and firmly connectable to second frame element, wherein the mounting element comprises at least one mounting hole, the connector part comprises at least one mounting spigot corresponding to the at least one mounting hole, which is designed to be plugged into the at least one mounting hole, the connector part comprises at least one mounting mechanism for a detachable, firm connection of the mounting element and the connector part. 1. Fastening system for connecting two frame elements of a bed frame , in particular for an adjustable bed , wherein the two frame elements each comprise a hollow profile , the fastening system comprising:a mounting element, which is firmly attachable to an end of the first frame element, anda connector part, which is insertable into the hollow profile at an end of the second frame element and firmly connectable to second frame element, the mounting element comprises at least one mounting hole,', 'the connector part comprises at least one mounting spigot corresponding to the at least one mounting hole, which is designed to be plugged into the at least one mounting hole,', 'the connector part comprises at least one mounting mechanism for a detachable, firm connection of the mounting element and the connector part., 'wherein'}2. The fastening system of claim 1 , comprising a cover element claim 1 , which—in an connected state of the first and the second frame element via the fastening system—is detachably attachable to the first frame element and/or the second frame element and covers the mounting element and the connector part.3. The ...

Shelf Cover System Configured To Releasably Attach To Wire Frame Shelves

In some embodiments, an apparatus may include a shelf cover including a plurality of openings and an attachment mechanism configured to extend through selected ones of the plurality of openings to secure the shelf cover to a wire shelf. In an example, the attachment mechanism may include at least one of a clip, a threaded fastener, a flange, and a fabric tie, such as a hook and loop fabric tie. The apparatus may further include a cap having a depth corresponding to a depth of the shelf cover and including an adhesive configured to adhere the cap to at least one of the wire shelf and the shelf cover. The cap may be configured couple the shelf cover to a second shelf cover. 1. An apparatus comprising:a shelf cover including a plurality of openings;an attachment mechanism configured to extend through selected ones of the plurality of openings to secure the shelf cover to a wire shelf; anda cap having a depth corresponding to a depth of the shelf cover and including an adhesive configured to adhere the cap to at least one of the wire shelf and the shelf cover, the cap configured to couple the shelf cover to a second shelf cover.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the shelf cover comprises:a horizontal surface portion; anda front portion configured to extend over a front edge of the wire shelf3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the front portion includes a front mounting apparatus configured to secure at least one of a decorative element and an organizational element to the front edge of the wire shelf.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the shelf cover further comprises a rear portion configured to extend over a rear edge of the wire shelf.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the shelf cover comprises:a rigid upper layer; anda compressible lower layer, the compressible lower layer configured to engage wires of the wire shelf6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a c-shaped clip configured to couple the shelf cover to a wire of ...

Assembly and method of pretreating localized areas of parts for joining

An assembly and a method of joining a first part with a second part at an attachment area that includes a localized area on the first part. The localized area is cleaned and activated by a plasma jet. An organosilicon composition is applied by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition to the localized area. An adhesive is applied to the localized area and the second part is mechanically fastened to the first part in the localized area.

CABINET FOR AIR HANDLER UNITS

A plurality of panels affixed to one another used for construction of an air handler unit including a first panel member having first circumference affixed to a second panel member having a second circumference; wherein the second circumference is smaller than the first circumference to form a first flange. 1. A cabinet for containing air handling equipment comprising:a plurality of panels affixed to one another to form an enclosure, the plurality of panels comprising at least two side wall panels, at least one end wall panel, at least one bottom wall panel, and at least one top wall panel; a first panel member having a first panel member first side, a first panel member second side, a first circumferential side, and a first circumference; and', 'a second panel member having a second panel member first side, a second panel member second side, a second circumferential side, and a second circumference;', 'wherein the second panel member is affixed to the first panel member via an adhesive., 'wherein each panel comprises2. The cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the first panel member and the second panel member contain an insulation material.3. The cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the first panel member second side is selected from the group consisting of flat and pitched.4. The cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the second circumference is smaller than the first circumference claim 1 , thereby forming a first flange.5. The cabinet of claim 4 , further comprising a gasket affixed to the first flange.6. The cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising at least two base rails claim 1 , each having a second flange claim 1 , a distal end claim 1 , and a proximal end.7. The cabinet of claim 6 , wherein each side wall panel further comprises:at least one panel affixed to one of the at least two base rails, wherein a portion of the first flange is affixed to an outside portion of the second flange.8. The cabinet of claim 7 , wherein the bottom wall panel comprises:a first portion of the first ...

Interconnected deflectable panel and node and methods for producing same

Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus including an additively manufactured node having a socket. The apparatus includes a panel interconnected with node. The panel includes opposing surface layers and a core between at least a portion of the surface layers. The socket engages an end portion of the panel and shapes the surface layers on the end portion of the panel.

CONNECTING ELEMENT FOR GLUING ONTO A COMPONENT SURFACE AND PRODUCTION METHOD AND ATTACHMENT METHOD THEREFOR

The connecting element for gluing onto a component surface B comprises a retaining pin having a pin section, to which a structural component can be attached. An anchor of the retaining pin is attached in a disk made of a material which can be penetrated by light such that due to the rotation-inhibiting and removal-inhibiting shape of the anchor, a reliable connection is established between the retaining pin and the disk. 1. An attachment method for a connecting element on a component surface , wherein the connecting element comprises:a retaining pin having a pin section, to which the part can be fastened, and an anchor, and a disk made of material, which can be penetrated by light, in which the retaining pin is fastened via the anchor, having a rotation-inhibiting and removal-inhibiting shape, such that due to the anchor, the retaining pin is arranged in the disk secured against rotation and removal, or wherein a) applying glue onto the disk of the connecting element and/or onto the component surface (B),', 'b) placing the connecting element onto the component surface (B), and', 'c) exposing the glue to light, wherein incident light is scattered by a surface roughness of the disk and/or is diverted to the component surface (B) due to a concave surface shape of the disk., 'the connecting element is composed of a material which can be penetrated by light for gluing onto a component surface (B), such that a part can be fastened thereto, having the following features: a retaining pin with a pin section, to which the part can be fastened, and a disk, which has a top surface adjacent to the retaining pin and an attachment surface for placement on the component surface (B), wherein the top surface has a surface roughness for scattering incident light and/or a connecting surface formed concave, which connects the top surface and the attachment surface with each other, the attachment method comprising the steps of2. An attachment method for a connecting element on a ...

SYSTEM FOR APPLYING AN ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER TO A FASTENER

Low cost transducer bonding tooling and techniques are provided which can be used to duplicate the quality of factory manufactured load indicating members, and to allow transducers to be attached to fasteners irrespective of their orientation. The bonding tooling and techniques can also be used to bond other small objects requiring precise placement and reliable bonding such as, for example, the bonding of identification labels to manufactured components or structures. 1. A transducer for use with a fastener to produce a load indicating member , wherein the transducer comprises an electrode and additional layers temporarily attached to top surface portions of the electrode to facilitate bonding of the transducer to the fastener.2. The transducer of which further includes a bar code applied to the top surface of the transducer.3. The transducer of which is formed as a laminate of polyvinylidene fluoride and a metallic foil.4. The transducer of wherein the additional layers attached to the top surface portions of the electrode include an adhesive backed tape layer having a plastic film layer and a pressure adhesive layer.5. The transducer of which further includes a low tack adhesive layer applied to top surface portions of the adhesive backed tape layer.6. Tooling for placing a transducer on a fastener to produce a load indicating member claim 4 , comprising a transducer placement tooling mounted above a self-centering vise for clamping the fastener in position during placement of the transducer on the fastener.7. The tooling of wherein the self-centering vise includes opposing clamping jaws for actuation during clamping claim 6 , for locating an axis of the fastener in a selected position irrespective of the diameter of the fastener.8. The tooling of wherein the self-centering vise receives fasteners having different sizes claim 7 , from 6 mm in diameter to 40 mm in diameter.9. The tooling of wherein the transducer placement tooling includes a pressure tip coupled ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING NODE TO PANEL JOINTS

A node to panel interface structure for use in a transport structure such as a vehicle is disclosed. In an aspect, the node includes a base, first and second sides protruding from the base to form a recess for receiving a panel, ports for adhesive injection and/or vacuum generation, one or more adhesive regions disposed on a surface of each side adjacent the panel, and at least one channel coupled between the first and second ports and configured to fill the adhesive regions with an adhesive, the adhesive being cured to form a node-panel interface. The node may be additively manufactured. In an exemplary embodiment, the node may use sealant features for including sealants that border and define the adhesive regions, and that may hermetically seal the region before and after adhesive injection. In another embodiment, the node may include isolation features for including isolators for inhibiting galvanic corrosion. In another aspect, adhesive may be filled serially on the adhesive regions on the first side and then on the adhesive regions on the second side. Adhesive may alternatively may be filled in parallel, or concurrently, on the adhesive regions of both sides. 1. A node comprising:a base comprising at least a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side forming a recess in the base;a first port and a second port coupled to the base;at least one adhesive region disposed on a first surface of the first side and a second surface of the second side; andat least one channel coupled between the first port and the second port and configured to fill the adhesive regions with an adhesive.2. The node of claim 1 , wherein the channel runs serially from the first port to the second port through the at least one adhesive region on the first side and the second side by using apertures arranged on opposing sides of each adhesive region.3. The node of claim 2 , wherein the channel is configured to enable transmission of the adhesive in parallel through the ...

LASER NANOSTRUCTURED SURFACE PREPARATION FOR JOINING MATERIALS

A joined article includes a first component having a laser-treated surface portion and a second component having a laser-treated surface portion. An adhesive joins the first component to the second component at the treated surface portion. A method of making a joined article form components and a system for making joined articles are also disclosed. 1. A joined article , comprising:a first component having an interference laser-treated surface portion;a second component having an interference laser-treated surface portion;an adhesive joining the first component to the second component at the treated surface portion.2. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein the interference laser-treated surface portions comprise features comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of depressions claim 1 , channels and holes.3. The joined article of claim 2 , wherein the features have a periodicity.4. The joined article of claim 3 , wherein the periodicity is between 0.5-50 μm.5. The joined article of claim 3 , wherein the periodicity varies by no more than ±5%.6. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein the interference laser is a multiple-beam interference laser claim 1 , wherein an original laser beam is split into at least 2 beams which are then refocused over the same spot on the component surface.7. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein the joined article treated according to the invention has a tensile strength that is at least 10% greater than a baseline tensile strength of an untreated article.8. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein the joined article treated according to the invention has a ductility that is at least 100% greater than a baseline joint of an untreated article.9. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein the interference laser-treated surface portion of the first component and the interference laser-treated portion of the second component are dissimilar materials.10. The joined article of claim 1 , wherein one of the interference laser- ...

System and Methods for Bonding a Structural Component Within a Channel of a Rail

The present disclosure provides a method for bonding a structural component to a rail. The method includes (a) positioning a bonding agent in a plurality of blind holes defined in a bottom surface of the rail, (b) positioning a spacer in each of the plurality of blind holes, (c) positioning the structural component into the channel such that the structural component rests on each spacer, wherein a first gap is defined between the structural component and the bottom surface of the rail, a second gap is defined between the structural component and a first sidewall of the rail, and a third gap is defined between the structural component and a second sidewall of the rail, and (d) injecting the bonding agent into the channel such that each of the first gap, the second gap, and the third gap includes the bonding agent. 1. A method for bonding a structural component to a rail , the rail including a bottom surface , a first sidewall extending from the bottom surface , and a second sidewall extending from the bottom surface to thereby define a channel , the method comprising:positioning a bonding agent in a plurality of blind holes defined in the bottom surface of the rail;positioning a spacer in each of the plurality of blind holes, wherein each spacer has a stem and a top portion extending substantially perpendicular to the stem, and wherein the stem of the spacer is positioned in each of the plurality of blind holes such that a longitudinal axis of the top portion of each spacer is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the channel;positioning the structural component at least partially into the channel such that the structural component rests on each spacer, wherein a first gap is defined between the structural component and the bottom surface of the rail, wherein a second gap is defined between the structural component and the first sidewall of the rail, and wherein a third gap is defined between the structural component and the second sidewall of the rail; andinjecting the ...

MULTI-LAYER ENCAPSULATION SYSTEM FOR JOINT SEALING OF VACUUM INSULATED CABINETS

An appliance includes an outer wrapper, an inner liner, a trim breaker having a channel that receives at least one of a wrapper edge of the outer wrapper and a liner edge of the inner liner, and a composite encapsulation system that hermetically seals an insulating cavity defined between the outer wrapper and the inner liner. The composite encapsulation system includes a base adhesive and an outer adhesive, wherein the base adhesive defines a structural adhesive component and the outer adhesive defines a sealing adhesive component. 1. A method for forming an insulating cabinet for an appliance , the method comprising steps of:delivering a base adhesive in an uncured state into a channel of a trim breaker;disposing a wrapper edge of an outer wrapper into the channel so that the base adhesive in the uncured state surrounds both sides of the wrapper edge within the channel;disposing a liner edge of an inner liner into the channel so that the base adhesive in the uncured state surrounds both sides of the liner edge within the channel;curing the base adhesive;disposing an outer adhesive over the base adhesive, wherein the outer adhesive covers the base adhesive and engages the outer wrapper and inner liner at the trim breaker; andcuring the outer adhesive such that the base adhesive and the outer adhesive cooperate to define structural and sealing components of a composite encapsulation system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein after the base adhesive is cured claim 1 , a medial buffer layer is disposed over the cured base adhesive and the outer adhesive is disposed directly onto and over the medial buffer layer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the medial buffer layer at least partially separates the base and outer adhesives.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising steps of:disposing an insulation material within an insulating cavity defined between the inner liner and the outer wrapper; andexpressing gas from the insulating cavity and the insulation material ...

MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND OBJECTS

An adjustable mounting apparatus for mounting electronic devices and objects of various sizes on a flat surface comprises a first bracket and a second bracket. Each of the first and second brackets comprise a substantially horizontal plate, a substantially vertical plate, a back plate extending substantially vertically from a second transverse edge of the substantially horizontal plate, and a reusable adhesive layer disposed at a rear portion of the back plate. The substantially horizontal plate of each of the first and second brackets comprise a first retaining abutment extending substantially vertically from a first transverse edge of the substantially horizontal plate. The substantially vertical plate of each of the first and second brackets comprise a second retaining abutment extending substantially laterally from a first transverse edge of the substantially vertical plate. 1. An adjustable mounting apparatus , comprising:a first bracket and a second bracket; and a substantially horizontal plate, wherein the substantially horizontal plate comprises a first retaining abutment extending substantially vertically from a first transverse edge of the substantially horizontal plate;', 'a back plate extending substantially vertically from a second transverse edge of the substantially horizontal plate;', 'a substantially vertical plate extending from a second longitudinal edge of the horizontal plate, wherein the substantially vertical plate comprises a second retaining abutment extending substantially laterally from a first transverse edge of the substantially vertical plate; and', 'a reusable adhesive layer disposed at a rear portion of the back plate., 'the first bracket and the second bracket each comprising2. The adjustable mounting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second brackets further comprises a plurality of holes defined through the substantially vertical plate.3. The adjustable mounting apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of ...

Stemware Stabilizer

A stemware stabilizer apparatus engages a piece of stemware between the stem and foot of the stemware to prevent tipping over. The stabilizer apparatus includes a stabilizer body having an upper side and a lower side. A contact surface is defined on the lower side of the stabilizer body. The contact surface is positioned to contact the upper side of a foot on stemware. A stem receiver slot is defined in the stabilizer body allowing passage of the stem. The stem protrudes upwardly through the slot when the apparatus is installed on the stemware. A concave chamber is defined by the lower side of the stabilizer body shaped to at least partially receive the foot. The stabilizer body applies a downward force against the foot and includes a sufficiently heavy material to prevent the stemware from tipping over under some conditions.

Process for bonding two parts subjected to tensile forces, bonded parts obtained

A process for producing a bonded connection between a first and a second part, with a length of superposition around a longitudinal axis, these parts being subjected to forces in at least one longitudinal direction, includes producing a bonded connection having at least one interior and/or exterior adhesive joint, over a portion of the length between the parts, the joint having a closed or semi-closed cross-section around the longitudinal axis, the thickness of the joint varying from a free edge on the end-fitting side, to the other free edge on the tube side, and following the direction of forces to which the parts are subjected so as to better distribute the overstresses over at least one part of the length. At least one adhesive joint is produced, having in the longitudinal direction a large thickness facing each of its two free edges relative to the thickness in its median part.

STEPPED INTERMEDIATE LAYER (LAMINATED TOLERANCE COMPENSATION SHEET)

The present invention relates, in general, to stepped intermediate layers (laminated tolerance compensation sheets), having a thickness that can be adapted by splitting layers, for adjusting elements for mechanical constructions. 1. A laminated intermediate layer for tolerance compensation with several individual sheets , characterized in thatthe respective individual sheet is separated into individual ribbed surface elements, the separation of the surface elements runs perpendicular to the plane of the sheets, whereinthe lower side of the lowermost individual sheet is laminated over its full area with a cover sheet, which extends in the form of a book spine to the top side of the topmost individual sheet, with which it is adhesively bonded over its full area or in parts.2. The intermediate layer according to claim 1 , characterized in that the individual sheets have a thickness of from 0.1 mm to 0.025 mm.3. The intermediate layer according to claim 1 , characterized in that the individual sheets to one another claim 1 , and the cover sheet to the topmost and/or lowermost individual sheet claim 1 , are adhesively bonded over their full area or in parts.4. The intermediate layer according to claim 1 , characterized in that the cover sheet and the individual sheets have one or more congruent bores.5. A process for preparing an intermediate layer according to claim 1 , characterized in that a cover sheet is provided with an adhesive on one side thereof claim 1 , a first sheet element is laid on the adhesive area claim 1 , pressing is performed claim 1 , the exposed surface of the first sheet element is provided with an adhesive over its full area or in parts on its exposed surface claim 1 , a third sheet element is laid on the adhesive area claim 1 , pressing is performed claim 1 , the now exposed surface of the third sheet element is provided with an adhesive by analogy with the second sheet element claim 1 , and these process steps are repeated until the total ...

Wall Mounting Bracket

A wall mounting bracket is provided. The wall mounting bracket is configured to allow a user to suspend an item thereon to be displayed from a wall surface. The wall mounting bracket includes a base portion configured to be placed flush against a wall surface and removably adhered thereto via any suitable fastening method. The base portion includes an adjustable shaft that is configured to be bent to a user's desire and maintain a bent shape. The adjustable shaft includes a fastener configured to removably fasten to the desired display item. Preferably, the fastener is a C-shaped clamp that allows for the item to be displayed from the wall surface. 1) A wall mounting bracket , comprising:a base portion having an interior face and an exterior face; wherein said interior face is configured to be placed flush against a support surface and removably adhered thereto via an adhesive;an adjustable shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end is affixed to said exterior face of said base portion and said adjustable shaft extends outwardly therefrom, wherein said adjustable shaft is configured to be bent by a user and maintain a bent shape;said second end includes a fastener thereon configured to removably clamp an item thereon.28) The wall mounting bracket of claim wherein said first end is centrally disposed on said exterior face of said base portion.38) The wall mounting bracket of claim , wherein said fastener includes a C-shaped clamp.48) The wall mounting bracket of claim , wherein said base portion is rectangular in shape. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/030,813 filed on Jul. 30, 2014. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.The present invention relates to wall mounting devices. More particularly, the present invention provides a wall mounting bracket that allows items to be displayed from a wall surface. The wall ...

Chassis link for a motor vehicle

A chassis link for a motor vehicle having load introduction elements connected by a straight profile portion of fiber-reinforced plastic. The profile portion and load introduction elements are connected via an adhesive connection in a common connection portion in which an end portion of the load introduction element and an end portion engage another in positive engagement. On both sides of a profile portion neutral fiber plane, the adhesive connection has longitudinal adhesive layers extending in a longitudinal direction of the profile portion and parallel to one another in a vertical. In vertical direction of the profile portion the longitudinal adhesive layers have a cross-sectional area becoming larger with increasing distance from the neutral fiber plane so that a relief is brought about in regions of the adhesive connection which have a relatively large distance from the neutral fiber plane in vertical direction of the profile portion.

APPARATUS FOR SECURING A SIDE MIRROR TO A VEHICLE

An apparatus for securing a side mirror to a vehicle includes a solid body having base and top surfaces. The base surface has a contour complementary to that of an exterior surface of the vehicle. First and second holes are formed through the solid body from the base surface to the top surface. Positioning the base surface face-to-face with the exterior surface of the vehicle aligns the first hole with a first threaded hole in the vehicle and aligns the second hole with a second threaded hole in the vehicle. Each of the first and second holes has a counterbore that opens to the top surface of the rigid body. A third hole in the solid body opens to the top surface between the counterbores of the first and second holes, wherein the third hole is threaded to receive a threaded screw that attaches a mirror. 1. An apparatus for securing a side mirror to a vehicle , comprising:a solid body having a base surface and a top surface, wherein the base surface has a contour that is complementary to a contour of an exterior surface of the vehicle;first and second holes through the solid body from the base surface to the top surface, wherein positioning the base surface face-to-face with the exterior surface of the vehicle enables a central axis of the first hole to be aligned with a central axis of a first threaded hole in the vehicle and enables a central axis of the second hole to be aligned with a central axis of a second threaded hole in the vehicle, and wherein each of the first and second holes has a counterbore that opens to the top surface of the rigid body; anda third hole that opens to the top surface in an area between the counterbores of the first and second holes, wherein the third hole is threaded to receive a threaded screw that attaches a mirror, and wherein the threaded screw is a threaded end of an arm that extends laterally to secure a mirror.2. (canceled)3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the threaded hole in the top surface is a blind threaded hole that ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SLOT JOINING USING SLOT CASES

Provided are methods of attaching parts using slot cases and assemblies comprising these slot cases. A slot case is inserted into a slot or slid on a tab of a first part prior to attaching it to a second part. The first part may have pores that are partially open at the surface of the slot or tab. These pores may receive adhesive while attaching the two parts. The adhesive volume going into these partially open pores may vary among different first parts. To ensure that enough adhesive is supplied between the slot case and first part, the adhesive is introduced in between these components before attaching the second part and while the slot case and first part are more accessible. The adhesive may be supplied through the bottom of the slot case and continue until the adhesive appears at the top edges of the slot case. 1. An assembly comprising:a first part, comprising a slot and a first pore fluidically connected to the slot;a slot case, inserted into the slot of the first part; anda first adhesive, disposed in a space between the first part and the slot case and adhering the first part to the slot case.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a second part, comprising a tab inserted into the slot cases; anda second adhesive, disposed in a space between the second part and the slot case.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first adhesive is different than the second adhesive.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least a first portion of the first pore is filed with the first adhesive.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein a second portion of the first pore is free of the first adhesive.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first part is a material structure selected from the group consisting of a honeycomb and a foam.7. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein the first part is a honeycomb structure claim 6 , and wherein the first pore is a cell of the honeycomb.8. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein a bottom of the slot case comprises a fill port.9. The assembly ...

Functional element for attachment to a plastic component and a component assembly

A functional element of metal having a flange of larger diameter from an attachment surface and a centering section arranged inside the attachment surface and extending away from the flange, characterized in that an adhesive is arranged around the cylindrical section and adjacent to the attachment surface.

SHELVING SYSTEM CONSTRUCTED USING BONDING

A shelving system includes a frame including a pair of spaced apart riser members and at least one shelf extending between the riser members. The at least one shelf is adhesively bonded to the riser members. The at least one shelf may be substantially L-shaped and may include a first surface extending outwards from the riser members and a second surface angled with respect to the first surface and bonded to the riser members. 1. A shelving system , comprising:a frame including a pair of spaced apart riser members, and at least one shelf extending between the riser members, whereinthe at least one shelf is adhesively bonded to the riser members.2. The shelving system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one shelf is substantially L-shaped and includes a first surface extending outwards from the riser members and a second surface angled with respect to the first surface and bonded to the riser members.3. The shelving system of claim 1 , wherein the first surface is substantially perpendicular to the riser members.4. The shelving system of claim 1 , wherein the first surface includes a tilt along a horizontal direction.5. The shelving system of claim 1 , wherein the frame is made of metal.6. The shelving system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one shelf is made of metal.7. The shelving system of claim 1 , wherein the frame and the at least one shelf are made of metal.8. The shelving system of claim 1 , wherein the frame is one of metal and plastic and wherein the at least one shelf is the other of metal and plastic.9. The shelving system of claim 2 , wherein the first surface includes rounded edges.10. The shelving system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one shelf includes a plurality of shelves and the shelves are substantially parallel to each other.11. The shelving system of claim 1 , wherein the frame is formed of a single integral piece.12. The shelving system of claim 1 , wherein the shelving system is mountable to a wall.13. The shelving system of claim 1 , ...

PIPE RACKS

A structure includes at least one foundation, two legs, a horizontal support, and an adhesive. The two legs are supported by the at least one foundation. Each of the two legs includes at least one aperture. The horizontal support has two ends. A first end is located in an aperture in a first leg of the two legs and a second end of the horizontal support is located in an aperture in a second leg of the two legs. The first end of the horizontal support has a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the aperture in the first leg and the second end of the horizontal support has a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the aperture in the second leg. The adhesive is within each aperture and in contact with the horizontal support. 1. A structure comprising:at least one foundation;two legs supported by the at least one foundation, each of the two legs including at least one aperture;a horizontal support having two ends, a first end located in an aperture in a first leg of the two legs and a second end of the horizontal support being located in an aperture in a second leg of the two legs, the first end of the horizontal support having a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the aperture in the first leg and the second end of the horizontal support having a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the aperture in the second leg; andan adhesive within each aperture and in contact with the horizontal support.2. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one foundation claim 1 , the two legs claim 1 , and the horizontal support are all made of pre-stressed concrete.3. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein a cross-sectional area of the first end of the horizontal support is 40-75% of a cross-sectional area of the aperture in the first leg.4. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a grout.5. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein ...

ADHESIVE RETAINER FOR FIXING TO A STRUCTURE

An adhesive retainer for fixing to a structure has at least one adhesive foot which has a supporting base region formed on the adhesive foot and is provided with receiving openings which extend like capillaries through the supporting base region into the interior of the adhesive foot. The receiving openings are configured to form an integral bond with the structure such that when the adhesive foot is placed on the structure covered for this purpose with a liquid, solidifiable bonding substance, the receiving openings receive bonding substance due to capillary ascension. 1. An adhesive retainer for fixing to a structure with at least one adhesive foot which has a supporting base region formed on the adhesive foot and is provided with receiving openings which extend like capillaries through the supporting base region into the interior of the adhesive foot.2. The adhesive retainer according to claim 1 , wherein the receiving openings are configured to form an integral bond with the structure claim 1 , such that when the adhesive foot is placed on the structure claim 1 , which is covered for this purpose with a liquid claim 1 , solidifiable bonding substance claim 1 , the receiving openings receive bonding substance due to capillary ascension.3. The adhesive retainer according to claim 2 , wherein the receiving openings are configured to receive lacquer and/or paint and/or adhesive and/or synthetic resin as the liquid bonding substance.4. The adhesive retainer according to claim 1 , wherein the supporting base region is substantially planar.5. The adhesive retainer according to claim 1 , wherein the receiving openings extend substantially vertically from the supporting base region into the interior of the adhesive foot.6. The adhesive retainer according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive retainer comprises plastics material.7. The adhesive retainer according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive retainer is formed in one piece.8. The adhesive retainer according to claim 1 , ...

Tubular Novelty Container

A tubular novelty container, comprising: a preferably configured element to resemble a tubular cylindrical member; a removable cap element; a built-in accessible storage chamber element; a attachments member area; a tubular novelty container element with interchangeable designs, prints, and advertisements to reflect; camouflage; a cause; sports; valentines; holidays; Native American art; culture; religion; employment; tools; cars; finance; real estate; retail; manufacturing; construction; politics; political; hunting; vegetables; fruits; tamales; food; restaurant; flowers; cactus; the likes; and, a tubular novelty container configured so that it is attachable, wherein when a cap is openable and closable via a user, a stored item is easily accessible to the user. 2. A tubular novelty container as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a removable member is a cap element configured to facilitate access to a storage chamber element by a user. Regular tubular novelty container novelties do not allow the novelty to be attached to caps, hats, backpacks, or just about anything that comes to mind; and, tubular novelty containers do not have a attachment area allowing it to be held on a magnetically metal surface, such as a refrigerator and other things.Presently there is no solution for people to carry around a tubular novelty container; and, there is no solution to have easy access to stored items in another convenient way held on a magnetically metal surface.The present invention seeks to provide a solution to this problem by providing shown a tubular novelty container, comprising: a preferably configured element to resemble a tubular cylindrical member; a removable cap element; a built-in accessible storage chamber element; a attachments member area; a tubular novelty container element with interchangeable designs, prints, and advertisements to reflect; camouflage; a cause; sports; valentines; holidays; Native American art; culture; religion; employment; tools; cars; finance; real ...

BONDED STRUCTURE

A bonded structure includes a first fiber part () and a second fiber part () arranged between a first member () and a second member (). The first fiber part () and the second fiber part () are bonded so as to connect the first member () and the second member () to each other. The first fiber part () and the second fiber part () are arranged so that the fibers constituting the first fiber part () and the second fiber part () are oriented in a direction from the first member () toward the second member (). 1. A bonded structure in which a first member and a second member are bonded together in an opposing state , the bonded structure comprising a crack growth prevention part arranged between the first member and the second member ,wherein the first member has a first bonding surface and the second member has a second bonding surface, andwherein the crack growth prevention part is provided so as to connect the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface to each other.2. The bonded structure according to claim 1 , wherein the crack growth prevention part includes fibers and is arranged so that the fibers are oriented in a direction from the first bonding surface toward the second bonding surface.3. The bonded structure according to claim 2 ,wherein the crack growth prevention part includes a first fiber part and a second fiber part,wherein the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface each include a first region, a second region, and a third region provided between the first region and the second region,wherein the first fiber part is provided so as to connect the first region of the first bonding surface and the second region of the second bonding surface to each other,wherein the second fiber part is provided so as to connect the second region of the first bonding surface and the first region of the second bonding surface to each other, andwherein the first fiber part and the second fiber part are arranged to cross each other when the third region ...

INJECTABLE CAP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE

An injectable cap assembly is provided that includes a cap housing with a cover portion having a base that extends substantially therearound, and an inner chamber positioned therein, a sealant flow channel extending along the base, a sealant input tube in fluid communication with the sealant flow channel and extending upwards from the base, a sealant output tube in fluid communication with the sealant flow channel and extending upwards from the base. The assembly further includes a cap insert securable within the inner chamber of the cap housing, the insert having a plurality of insert fingers for engagement with a fastener, and a plurality of outer walls interconnected with the insert fingers, the outer walls securably engageable with the inner chamber. 1. An injectable cap assembly comprising: a cover portion having a base that extends substantially therearound, and an inner chamber positioned therein;', 'a sealant flow channel extending along the base;', 'a sealant input tube in fluid communication with the sealant flow channel and extending upwards from the base;', 'a sealant output tube in fluid communication with the sealant flow channel and extending upwards from the base; and, 'a cap housing comprising a plurality of insert fingers for engagement with a fastener; and', 'a plurality of outer walls interconnected with the insert fingers, the outer walls securably engageable with the inner chamber., 'a cap insert securable within the inner chamber of the cap housing, the insert comprising2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cap housing further includes a plurality of outer cap deflection restriction tabs extending downward inside the inner chamber positioned for abutment with the plurality of outer walls of the cap insert.3. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of chamber alignment tabs in the inner chamber of the cap housing;anda plurality of insert restriction slots in the plurality of outer walls of the cap insert; wherein the chamber ...

Method for Producing an Adhesive Screw Connection Using a Flow Drill Screw, and Flow Drill Screw Usable Therefor

A method for producing an adhesive screw connection between at least one upper component and at least one lower component using a flow drill screw, and a corresponding flow drill screw are provided. In the method an adhesive is applied to at least one of the upper and lower components, the flow drill screw penetrates the upper component at the joining point through a pre-drilled hole, and the flow drill screw is screwed into the lower component to form a flow-drilled hole and to join the upper and lower components. A protective ring through which a screw shank of the flow drill screw passes during the screwing-in operation is located in the pre-drilled hole. The protective ring may be capitvely held on the screw shank of the flow drill screw. 1. A method for producing an adhesive screw connection between an upper component and a lower component , comprising the acts of:applying an adhesive to at least one of the upper component and the lower component;inserting a flow drill screw through a hole in the upper component into contact with the lower component; andscrewing the flow drill screw into the lower component to form a flow-drilled hole;wherein in the act of screwing the flow drill screw into the lower component a screw shank of the flow drill screw passes through a protective ring located in the hole.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , whereinin the inserting act the protective ring is inserted together with the flow drill screw into the hole in the upper component.3. The method as claimed in claim 2 , whereinthe protective ring is held on the screw shank of the flow drill screw during the inserting act.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , whereinan axial length of the protective ring is less than or equal to a thickness of the upper component.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , whereinan axial length of the protective ring is greater than a thickness of the upper component, andin the screwing act the protecting ring is compressed between the lower ...

Guitar Storage and Display Rack

A storage and display rack for various guitar types that also allows a user to easily add and remove said guitars. The rack includes a backboard, a first cleat, a second cleat, a wall mounting mechanism, an elongated gap, a locking mechanism, and a stop. The backboard acts as the support structure and includes a front surface and a rear surface. The first cleat and the second cleat are adjacently connected to the front surface, parallel and offset from each other. The first cleat, the second cleat, and the front surface delineate an elongated gap that is designed to receive guitar hangers. The wall mounting mechanism is attached to the rear surface and fastens the backboard to a wall surface. The locking mechanism and the stop contain the guitar hangers within the elongated gap and are positioned within the elongated gap, opposite to each other along the elongated gap. 1. A guitar storage and display rack comprises:a backboard;a first cleat;a second cleat;a wall mounting mechanism;a locking mechanism;an elongated gap;a stop;the backboard comprises a front surface and a rear surface;the first cleat and the second cleat being adjacently connected onto the front surface, along the backboard;the first cleat and the second cleat being oriented parallel to each other;the first cleat and the second cleat being positioned opposite to each other across the front surface;the wall mounting mechanism being attached onto the rear surface;the elongated gap being delineated between the first cleat, the second cleat, and the front surface;the locking mechanism and the stop being positioned within the elongated gap;the locking mechanism and the stop being positioned opposite to each other along the elongated gap; andthe locking mechanism and the stop being integrated onto the front surface.2. The guitar storage and display rack as claimed in comprises:the locking mechanism comprises a barrier, a slot, and a mechanical lift;the slot traversing normal into the backboard from the front ...

Assembly, kit and method for securing a covering to an air intake face

An assembly for installing a covering over an air intake opening in engagement with a surrounding perimeter extending face. A plurality of elongated supports attached to the perimeter extending face at locations around the intake opening, each of the supports exhibiting a forwardly projecting support surface within which is configured a slot. A plurality of fasteners install through an accessible end location of each support such that a base of each fastener is retained within and traversable along an interior channel defined in said support, a projecting portion of each fastener extending from said base and through said slot. A rigid mesh exhibits a generally rectangular outline which generally matches the arrangement of the elongated supports, an aperture pattern defined in the mesh permitting the projecting portions of the fasteners to extend through the mesh to retain the mesh over the forwardly projecting support surfaces. The covering has a flexible material with perimeter defined apertures for receiving the projecting fastener portions to affix the material against an exterior surface of the mesh in engagement with the perimeter extending supports and to extend over the intake opening.

Load introduction device and method for adhesive bonding of a load introduction device

A load introduction device and a method for adhesive bonding of a load introduction device for fiber composite materials is disclosed. A sealant, particularly a first adhesive is used in the creation of a cavity and in the creation of a secured arrangement for the injection of adhesive into the cavity.

Method for Creating a High Tensile Strength Joint for Connecting Rods and Fittings

A joint exhibits high tensile strength. The joint includes a solid rod having a slit or opening into which a wedge is inserted. The rod and wedge are inserted into a fitting. The internal surface of the fitting has a contour which continuously and nonlinearly varies with distance along the fitting. The wedge has a dimension having a similar contour. The shape of the contour can be described by a polynomial of order two or higher. The joint can be used to construct a sucker rod for an oil well, or it can be used in other applications. The joint can support high tensile loads, over long distances, while occupying a very narrow tubing bore.

Different-material panel structure

An outer panel of a different-material panel structure has a hem part in which a peripheral edge part of an inner panel is held via a resin layer on a folded part formed in the peripheral edge part. A rivet has a shaft part passing through the outer panel, and a rivet shaft recess is formed in the tip of the shaft part. An inner protrusion is provided in the inner panel, and the inner protrusion is disposed in the rivet shaft recess. A fused nugget is formed in the location where the rivet shaft recess and the tip of the inner protrusion come into contact, and a first heat-insulating part including at least the resin layer is formed in the gap formed with the resin layer in between the inner protrusion and the outer panel.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINING NODE AND TUBE STRUCTURES

Connections between nodes and tubes are provided. An apparatus can include additively manufactured first and second nodes, a tube, and an interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes. An apparatus can include a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween, and a tube having an end portion extending into the gap. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an additively manufactured first node;an additively manufactured second node;a tube; andan interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interconnect comprises a base and a shaft extending from the base.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first and second nodes are adhered to the base and the tube is adhered to the shaft.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the base comprises a first portion adhered to a complementary portion of the first node and a second portion adhered to a complementary portion of the second node.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the shaft extends into the tube and is adhered to the inner surface of the tube.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interconnect comprises a first element adhered to the first node and the tube claim 1 , and a second element adhered to the second node and the tube.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first and second elements are arranged to form a slot claim 6 , and wherein the tube extends through the slot.8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first node comprises a first bracket supporting the first element and the second node comprises a second bracket supporting the second element.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a spacer structure arranged between two or more of the first node, second node, tube, and interconnect.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the spacer structure includes a seal.11. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the spacer structure includes adhesive.12. An apparatus claim 9 , comprising:a ...

APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING A MEMBER TO A CORE-STIFFENED STRUCTURE AND A COMBINATION THEREOF

An apparatus for attaching a member to a honeycomb core-stiffened structure includes a body and one or more elements extending from the body configured to be adhesively bonded to one or more walls of a honeycomb core of the honeycomb core-stiffened structure. The apparatus further includes a fitting for attaching the member to the apparatus. A honeycomb core-stiffened structure includes a honeycomb core and an apparatus for attaching a member to the honeycomb core. The apparatus includes a body and one or more elements extending from the body configured to be adhesively bonded to one or more walls of the honeycomb core of the honeycomb core-stiffened structure. The apparatus further includes a fitting for attaching the member to the apparatus. 1. An apparatus for attaching a member to a core-stiffened structure , comprising:a housing being configured for the attachment of the member; anda fitting coupled to the housing, the fitting being configured for the attachment of the member;wherein the housing is located at least partially in an interior of a core portion of the core-stiffened structure.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing is coupled to the interior of the core with an adhesive.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing is coupled to a first skin of the core-stiffened structure.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing is coupled to the interior of the core with structural filler.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fitting is recessive.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a flange claim 1 , the flange being coupled to a first skin of the core-stiffened structure.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the flange defines a rim for regulating a volume of adhesive between the flange and the first skin.8. An apparatus for attaching a member to a core-stiffened structure claim 6 , comprising:a housing coupled to the interior of the core with an adhesive; anda fastener located through a lower portion of the ...

Fatigue Resistant Structural Connection

One embodiment of a fatigue resistant structural connection that has a primary member coupled to a baseplate with a circumferential weld The connection employs the use of a plurality of stiffeners with elongated, contoured tails coupled to the primary member with a longitudinal weld and coupled to the baseplate with a weld These stiffeners are oriented along the longitudinal axis of the primary member and are laid out radially from this longitudinal axis. The present embodiment: mitigates stress concentrations due to discontinuous connection geometry and therefore improves fatigue resistance, adds a degree of structural redundancy to otherwise non-redundant structures, and provides a means of retrofitting existing tall cantilevered structures. Other embodiments are described and shown. 1. A structural connection , comprising:2. (a) a primary member of closed cross-section where the wall thickness is thin relative to any gross cross-sectional dimension , and3. (b) a baseplate coupled to said primary member at an orientation approximately transverse to the longitudinal axis of said primary member , and4. (c) a plurality of stiffeners with elongated , contoured tails which are coupled to said primary member and said baseplate ,5. whereby longitudinal stresses within the thin wall of said primary member can transfer directly into said baseplate without inducing stress concentrations in said thin wall of said primary member , and a degree of structural redundancy is added to the connection.6. The method of wherein said structural connection is assembled by welding or adhesion.7. The method of wherein said structural connection is comprised of a monolithic assembly manufactured by an additive or subtractive process.8. A structural connection claim 1 , comprising:9. (a) a plurality of primary members of closed cross-section where the wall thickness is thin relative to any gross cross-sectional dimension claim 1 , and10. (b) a plurality of stiffeners with symmetric ...

LOW-PROFILE, AFTER-ALIGNED, UNIVERSAL POINT MOUNT

An anchor for lightning protection systems includes a base and pad that extend over a sufficient area and a sufficient bearing length to hold in shear and in tension against the weight, shear force, and moment of cables, points, and other components of a lightning protection systems. A universal point mount may be forged to optimize cross sectional area and contact surface area throughout the mounting system. Drilled and tapped to receive a point oriented arbitrarily, the head mounts easily on a horizontal or vertical mounting surface. Apertures and fasteners provide arbitrary positioning of a point at any necessary orientation. 120.-. (canceled)21. An apparatus operable to ground a lightning strike , the apparatus comprising:a base capable of being anchored to a structure to be protected from lightning by securement directly to a surface oriented as one of nominally horizontal and nominally vertical;a head, formed of a solid material in a single, integral piece having an inner face and an outer face, the inner face positionable proximate the base to be securable mechanically thereto and the outer face formed to receive therein a point capable of attracting the lightning strike;the head, provided with a relief channel formed in the inner face and sized to partially surround a conductor, holding the conductor in contact against the base, the head being tiltable about the circumference of the conductor; anda fastener capable of extending between the base and head to “trim” the head to position the point in a vertically plumb orientation and fix the head thereafter.22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the head is formed in a single claim 21 , integral piece.23. The apparatus of claim 22 , wherein the piece is formed of a homogeneous material.24. The apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the head is forged of a metal.25. The apparatus of wherein the head comprises lugs surrounding corresponding apertures shaped to receive and secure the point claim 21 , in one of at least ...

FLOATING SHELF APPARATUS

A floating shelf apparatus that includes a mounting bracket and a shelf. The mounting bracket is coupled directly to a support surface such as a wall and the shelf is mounted to the support surface to hang the shelf from the support surface. The mounting bracket includes a first portion that is coupled to the wall, a second portion having an S-shape that extends from a first end of the first portion, and a third portion having a linear shape that extends from a second end of the first portion. The shelf includes a ledge portion upon which items may be supported and a mounting portion that facilitates mounting the shelf to the mounting bracket. The mounting portion has a mounting element that interacts with the second portion of the mounting bracket to mount the shelf to the mounting bracket. 1. A floating shelf apparatus comprising:a shelf comprising a ledge portion and a mounting portion, the mounting portion comprising a mounting element and a mounting cavity having an open rear end; a first portion having a front surface and a rear surface opposite the front surface, the first portion extending from a first end to a second end along a longitudinal axis, wherein the first portion is configured to couple the mounting bracket to a wall with the rear surface of the first portion facing the wall;', 'a second portion having a first leg that extends from the first end of the first portion in an upward direction that is oblique to the front surface of the first portion; and', 'a third portion extending from the second end of the first portion in a downward direction that is oblique to the front surface of the first portion; and, 'a mounting bracket comprisingwherein the second and third portions of the mounting bracket are located within the mounting cavity of the mounting portion of the shelf and the mounting element of the mounting portion of the shelf interacts with the second portion of the mounting bracket to mount the shelf to the mounting bracket and hang the ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING OBJECTS TO TREES

Devices and methods for attaching objects to living trees. Various forms of the devices employ a cable that is sized to be wrapped around a circumference of a portion of the living tree and engaged by at least one friction generating member to retain the cable attached to the portion of the living tree without human intervention until another circumference of the portion of the living tree exceeds a length of the cable to enable the cable to automatically disengage the portion of the living tree without the human intervention. 1. A kit for suspending an object from a portion of a living tree , wherein said kit comprises:a cable comprising a length that is longer than an initial circumference of the portion of the living tree to enable said cable to be wrapped around the portion of the living tree;a friction generating member, wherein when said cable is wrapped around the portion of the living tree, said friction generating member is configured to engage a first portion of said cable in sliding frictional engagement therewith and a second portion of said cable in other sliding frictional engagement therewith to retain said cable wrapped around the portion of the living tree without human intervention until another circumference of the portion of the living tree exceeds the length of said cable, wherein said friction generating member automatically disengages at least one of said first portion of said cable and said second portion of said cable to enable said cable to disengage the portion of the living tree without the human intervention; anda hanger configured to be supported by said cable.2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein said hanger comprises:a substantially planar body portion with at least one cable receiving passage therethrough; andmeans for securing the object to the substantially planar body portion.3. The kit of claim 2 , wherein said means for securing the object to the planar body portion comprises double-sided adhesive tape.4. The kit of claim 1 , wherein ...

METHOD OF JOINING MULTIPLE COMPONENTS AND AN ASSEMBLY THEREOF

A method of joining multiple components is disclosed. The method includes arranging a first component having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a feature, in contact with a second component having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and defining an aperture. When so arranged, the first surface of the first component is adjacent to the second surface of the second component. The method also includes positioning a fastener on the first surface of the second component and in contact with the feature of the first component, such that at least a portion of the fastener overlaps the aperture on the first surface of the second component. The method additionally includes abutting and fusing the fastener to the feature of the first component to thereby affix the first component to the second component. 1. A method of joining multiple components , the method comprising:arranging a first component having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a feature in contact with a second component, wherein the second component has a first surface, an opposing second surface, and defines an aperture, such that the first surface of the first component is adjacent to the second surface of the second component;positioning a fastener on the first surface of the second component and in contact with the feature of the first component, such that at least a portion of the fastener overlaps the aperture on the first surface of the second component; andabutting and fusing the fastener to the feature of the first component and thereby affixing the first component to the second component via the fastener.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first component is constructed from plastic and the second component is constructed from metal.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plastic is a carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) and the metal is steel.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the fastener is a one-sided rivet constructed from plastic.5. The method of ...

HINGE POCKET FOR GLASS WINDSHIELD

A hinge system for a glass windshield with a receiving cut includes a protective flange with an opening therein secured adjacent the receiving cut on one side of the glass windshield. A stiffener is positioned adjacent the receiving cut on an opposite side of the glass windshield. A hinge member including a hinge tab is disposed in the opening of the protective flange and is secured to the stiffener. 1. A hinge system for a glass windshield , the glass windshield including a receiving cut , the hinge system comprising:a protective flange including an opening therein secured adjacent the receiving cut on one side of the glass windshield;a stiffener positioned adjacent the receiving cut on an opposite side of the glass windshield; anda hinge member including a hinge tab disposed in the opening of the protective flange and secured to the stiffener.2. A hinge system according to claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive securing the protective flange to the glass windshield.3. A hinge system according to claim 2 , wherein the protective flange comprises a channel on a side thereof facing the glass windshield claim 2 , and wherein the adhesive is disposed in the channel.4. A hinge system according to claim 1 , wherein the hinge tab is shaped corresponding to the opening in the protective flange.5. A hinge system according to claim 1 , further comprising a connector extending through the stiffener and into the hinge tab.6. A hinge system according to claim 1 , wherein the stiffener is formed of aluminum or steel.7. A hinge system according to claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive securing the stiffener to the glass windshield.8. A windshield assembly comprising:a glass windshield that is pivotable between a first position and a second position by a hinge assembly, the glass windshield including a receiving cut, wherein the hinge assembly comprises:a protective flange including an opening therein secured adjacent the receiving cut on one side of the glass windshield,a ...

Method for producing a sealed folded connection

Systems and methods produce or provide a folded connection, sealed by means of an adhesive composition, between a first sheetlike element and a second sheetlike element. The systems and methods bond a second flange of the second sheetlike element with at least one layer of an adhesive composition to a first flange of the first sheetlike element, in such a way that an end of the second flange of the second sheetlike element is indented by a distance relative to an end of the first flange of the first sheetlike element. The systems and methods bead the first flange of the first sheetlike element around the second flange of the second sheetlike element and, after the beading, an adhesive-composition part is placed around an edge of the first flange of the first sheetlike element and bonded to a second surface of the first flange of the first sheetlike element.

Method for Producing an Adhesive Screw Connection Using a Flow Drill Screw, and Composite Component Produced Thereby

A method is provided for producing an adhesive screw connection between at least one upper component and at least one lower component using a flow drill screw, which penetrates the upper component at a joining point through a pre-drilled hole and is screwed together with the lower component, forming a flow-drilled hole. The pre-drilled hole in the upper component is covered by a secured cover which is first perforated by the flow drill screw before the latter penetrates into the pre-drilled hole and is then screwed together with the lower component. 1. A method for producing an adhesive screw connection between an upper component and a lower component using a flow drill screw that penetrates the upper component at a joining point through a pre-drilled hole in the upper component and it screwed together with the lower component while forming a flow-drilled hole , the method comprising the acts of:covering the pre-drilled hole in the upper component via a fastened cover; andfirst perforating the fastened cover by the flow drill screw before the flow drill screw penetrates into the pre-drilled hole and is then screwed to the lower component.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cover has a diameter at least two millimeters larger than a screw head of the flow drill screw.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cover is formed of sheet metal material having a sheet metal thickness of no more than 1.2 mm.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the cover is a stamped sheet metal part.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the upper component is made of metal.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the upper component has a thickness of no more than 1.2 mm.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the upper component is a steel plate.8. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the act of covering the pre-drilled hole comprises welding the cover together with the upper component.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the act of ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINING NODE AND TUBE STRUCTURES

Connections between nodes and tubes are provided. An apparatus can include additively manufactured first and second nodes, a tube, and an interconnect connecting the tube to the first and second nodes. An apparatus can include a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween, and a tube having an end portion extending into the gap. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a node having an end portion with inner and outer concentric portions forming an annular gap therebetween; anda tube having an end portion extending into the annular gap.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the annular gap has a depth from a surface of the end portion of the node claim 1 , and wherein a diameter of the annular gap increases with distance from the surface over at least a portion of the depth.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a section of the end portion of the tube flares outward along the annular gap over said at least the portion of the depth.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the section of the end portion of the tube that flares outward comprises dry carbon fiber.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the node comprises a channel extending from an exterior surface of the node to the annular gap for resin injection.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the section of the end portion of the tube that flares outward comprises carbon fiber and resin from the channel.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the node further comprises a second channel extending from an exterior of the node to the annular gap for applying a vacuum during resin injection.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a spacer structure arranged between the node and the tube.9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the spacer structure includes a seal. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/671,894, filed Aug. 8, 2017, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present disclosure relates ...

Clip and Mounting System

A mounting system includes a male portion and a female portion, each for attaching to one of two different objects (e.g. devices, accessories, walls). In one embodiment, each of the portions are produced entirely by one-piece injection molding. The male portion is substantially planar and has concave indentation or detent areas. The female section has a planar back side and inwardly facing walls on each side forming a channel. One or both sides has an extension member that is spring biased such that as the male portion is slid into the female portion, the extension member moves into the concave indentation or detent areas to hold the male member in the channel until sufficient force is exerted in an opposite direction to overcome the spring bias and slide the male section out of the channel of the female section. 1. A mounting system for removably connecting a device to an accessory , the mounting system comprising:a male portion having two opposing sides, each of the opposing sides having an edge shelf and at least one of the opposing sides having a detent area;a female portion having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front, a back surface, side edges, and a channel formed between two inwardly facing walls of the side edges, each inwardly facing wall having a guide for retaining a corresponding edge shelf of the male portion, and at least one inwardly facing wall having an extension member that is inwardly spring-biased; andwhereas upon sliding the male portion into the channel of the female portion, the extension member of the female portion moves into the detent area of the male portion, thereby holding the male portion within the female portion until acted upon by a force of sliding the male portion out of the channel of the female portion.2. The mounting system of claim 1 , the female portion further comprising a stop on the top edge claim 1 , the stop for preventing the male portion from exiting the female portion at the top edge of the female portion.3. The ...

Rotor Pole Support Ribs in Gearless Drives

A support rib for securing a rotor pole to a flange in a gearless drive is described. The support rib is undivided and passes through an opening of the flange. The support rib can be joined with the flange and/or the rotor pole using an adhesive. The rib preferably has at least one notch that engages an edge of the flange opening to establish mechanical connection between the rib and flange. An insert with two ends that slideably engages a rib edge and rotor pole channel can be used to couple the rib to the rotor pole. 1. An insert for coupling a rib to a rotor pole in a gearless drive , comprising:a first engaging end configured to slideably engage a rotor pole notch; anda second engaging end configured to slideably engage a rib edge.2. The insert of claim 1 , further comprising a first through-hole that is sized and dimensioned to receive a cotter pin.3. The insert of claim 1 , wherein the first engaging end comprises a t-shaped protrusion.4. The insert of claim 1 , wherein the second engaging end comprises a t-shaped channel.5. An insert for coupling a rib to a rotor pole in a gearless drive claim 1 , wherein the rib has a t-shaped edge and the rotor pole has a t-shaped channel claim 1 , the insert comprising:a first engaging end comprising a t-shaped edge that is sized and dimensioned to slidably engage the t-shaped channel of the rotor pole;a second engaging end comprising a t-shaped channel that is sized and dimensioned to slidably engage the t-shaped edge of the rib.6. The insert of claim 5 , wherein the insert further comprises a first through-hole that is sized and dimensioned to receive a pin.7. The insert of claim 6 , wherein the t-shaped edge of the rib has a second through-hole that is sized and dimensioned to receive the pin.8. The insert of claim 7 , wherein the first engaging end of the insert is coupled with the t-shaped edge of the rib such that the first through-hole is aligned with the second through-hole.9. The insert of claim 8 , wherein the ...

COMPOSITE MATERIAL STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE MATERIAL STRUCTURE

Provided are a composite material structure obtained by joining composite materials with resin-impregnated reinforcing fibers, for which appropriate lightning proofing measures are taken, and a method for manufacturing the composite material structure. The composite material structure includes a first composite material, a second composite material, and a low-conductivity material. The first composite material includes a conductive first reinforcing fiber and a first resin impregnated into the first reinforcing fiber. The second composite material is integrated with the first composite material, and has a conductive second reinforcing fiber and a second resin impregnated into the second reinforcing fiber. The low-conductivity material has an electrical resistance that is lower than that of the first resin and the second resin and a low conductivity that is greater than or equal to the first reinforcing fiber and the second reinforcing fiber, and electrically connects the first reinforcing fiber to the second reinforcing fiber. 1. A composite material structure comprising:a first composite material having a conductive first reinforcing fiber and a first resin impregnated into the first reinforcing fiber;a second composite material integrated with the first composite material, the second composite material having a conductive second reinforcing fiber and a second resin impregnated into the second reinforcing fiber; and less than an electrical resistance of the first resin and less than an electrical resistance of the second resin and', 'no less than an electrical resistance of the first reinforcing fiber and no less than an electrical resistance of the second reinforcing fiber, the low-conductivity material electrically connecting the first reinforcing fiber to the second reinforcing fiber; and, 'a low-conductivity material having an electrical resistance'}an electrically-insulating adhesive layer that has electrically-insulating properties and that is configured to ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONNECTING PART USING AN INJECTION FOAM MOLDING PROCESS

The invention relates to a method for producing a connecting part () using an injection foam molding process. In a first step, a fastening part with adhesive and/or hooking elements (), said fastening part forming a component of a contact fastener, is produced and introduced into an injection mold () as an insert part (), wherein a support part () is formed in the mold in a second step using a foamed plastic material (), said support part being connected to the insert part, thereby forming the connecting part (). 12818162262228. A method for producing a connecting part () using an injection foam molding process wherein , in a first step , a fastening part having adhesive and/or hooking elements () , said fastening part forming a component of a contact fastener , is produced and introduced as an insert part () into an injection mold () , in which mold a support part () is formed in a second step by means of a foamed synthetic material () , which support part is connected to the insert part , thereby forming the connecting part ().2261816. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the foamed support part () is designed as a damping layer in such a way as to allow higher injection pressures without resulting in damage to the adhesive and/or hooking elements () of the insert part ().322. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , for the injection foam molding process claim 1 , at least one foaming agent is admixed with the synthetic material () in a physical manner claim 1 , wherein carbon dioxide (CO2) or nitrogen (N2) gas is preferably admixed as a foaming agent of a polymer melt claim 1 , preferably comprising polyamide (PA); polypropylene (PP) claim 1 , polyethylene (PE) or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).416261626. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that a coating is introduced between the insert part () claim 1 , also as a component thereof claim 1 , and the foamed support part () claim 1 , the insert ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING TUBES IN TRANSPORT STRUCTURES

Apparatus and methods for joining tubes in transport structures are presented herein. A part having an attached node with a socket can be joined with tubes. The tubes can be placed along nonparallel axes within the socket; and a wedge can be used to secure the tubes to the socket. The wedge can be secured between the tubes by using a fastener, such as a blind fastener; alternatively, or additionally, the wedge can be secured between the tubes using an adhesive. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a part;a node comprising a first portion attached to the part and a second portion having a socket; andfirst and second tubes extending from the socket along non-parallel axes.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the part is additively manufactured.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the part is an extrusion.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the extrusion is hollow.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the node is additively manufactured.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second tubes are additively manufactured.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a wedge between the first and second tubes to secure the first and second tubes to the socket.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the wedge is removable.9. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the wedge is additively manufactured.10. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the wedge is tapered.11. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the wedge comprises opposing concave surfaces claim 7 , each of the concave surfaces being engaged with a different one of the first and second tubes.12. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein at least one spacer is inserted between the first and second tubes and the socket claim 7 , the at least one spacer separating a surface of the first and second tubes and a surface of the socket.13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the surface of the first and second tubes is separated from the surface of the socket so as to reduce galvanic corrosion.14. The apparatus of ...

Bonding of composite materials

A composite bonding process is disclosed. At least one of two curable, resin-based composite substrates is partially cured to a degree of cure of at least 10% but less than 75% of full cure. The composite substrates are then joined to each other with a curable adhesive there between. Co-curing of the joined substrates is carried out to form a bonded composite structure, whereby the adhesive is chemically bonded to and mechanically diffused with the resin matrix of the composite substrates, resulting in a chemically bonded interface between the adhesive and each composite substrate. Furthermore, bonding can occur with the presence of contaminants on the joined surfaces.

Insert and Method of Attaching Insert to Structure

Example embodiments relate to an insert and a method for attaching the insert to a structure. In example embodiments the structure may be comprised of a composite material, a metal, and a ceramic. 1. A method of securing an insert to a structure having a cavity , the method comprising:inserting an insert into the cavity, the insert including a body through which a suction tube and an adhesive delivery tube pass;creating a vacuum in the cavity by drawing air out of the cavity through the suction tube; anddelivering adhesive into the cavity via the adhesive delivery tube while the hole is under a vacuum.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the structure is a root of a wind turbine blade.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive includes at least one of an epoxy claim 1 , a polyester claim 1 , a vinyl ester claim 1 , a thermoplastic claim 1 , and a thermosetting plastic.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein inserting the insert into the cavity includes sandwiching a sealing member between the structure and a bearing structure associated with the insert.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein inserting the insert into the cavity includes inserting a foot of a sealing member in the cavity.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the operation of drawing air out of the hole through the suction tube is terminated before the operation of delivering adhesive into the hole.7. An assembly comprising:an insert body,a sealing member near an end of the insert body; andan applicator unit in the insert body, wherein the applicator unit includes a first tube configured to provide a vacuum and a second tube configured to provide an adhesive.8. The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the applicator unit includes a sealing body configured to seal an end of the insert body and the sealing body includes one of rubber claim 7 , cork claim 7 , and expandable foam.9. The assembly of claim 8 , wherein the sealing member surrounds the insert body.10. The assembly of claim 9 , wherein the sealing member is ...

SANDWICH PANEL JOINTS AND METHODS FOR JOINING SANDWICH PANELS

Joints for joining panels together, such as for joining honeycomb sandwich panels used in aerospace applications, and methods of joining said panels are disclosed. In some examples of disclosed joints, a first panel and a second panel can be joined together to form a joint. The first panel can be a flat panel that includes a rabbet formed along a first longitudinal edge, and the second panel can be a curved panel that includes a notch formed along a second longitudinal edge. In forming the joint, a portion of the rabbet can be positioned within the notch, and the flat panel and curved panel can be oriented at a non-parallel and non-perpendicular angle to one another. Adhesive can be applied along the rabbet and/or the notch in order to secure the joint. 1. A joint , comprising:a first panel having a first honeycomb core having a first thickness, the first honeycomb core being sandwiched between a first skin and a second skin, wherein a first longitudinal edge of the first panel has a rabbet formed along a majority of an entire length of the first longitudinal edge;a second panel having a second honeycomb core having a second thickness, the second honeycomb core being sandwiched between a third skin and a fourth skin, wherein a second longitudinal edge of the second panel has a notch formed along a majority of an entire length of the second longitudinal edge, wherein the notch is formed in the second honeycomb core, between the third skin and the fourth skin, and wherein at least a portion of the rabbet is positioned within the notch such that the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge are aligned to form the joint; andan adhesive applied to at least one of the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge.2. The joint according to claim 1 , wherein the second skin of the first panel and the third skin of the second panel are oriented at a joint angle with respect to one another claim 1 , the joint angle being non-parallel and non- ...

FASTENING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR USE

The present disclosure provides an insert of a fastening system. The insert includes (a) a flange, (b) a sidewall extending from the flange and defining a first through-hole, (c) a nut including a first end and a second end and defining a second through-hole, wherein the second end of the nut comprises two or more gripping fingers extending longitudinally from the first end of the nut and separated by two or more slots, and wherein the two or more gripping fingers are flexible in a radial direction and biased to converge inward such that the second through-hole is tapered from the first end of the nut to the second end of the nut, and (d) a stopper coupled to an interior surface of the sidewall and positioned between the first end of the nut and the flange. 1. An insert comprising:a flange including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface;a sidewall extending from the first surface of the flange and defining a first through-hole, wherein the sidewall includes a first end and a second end;a nut including a first end and a second end and defining a second through-hole, wherein the first end of the nut is positioned at least partially in the first through-hole such that the first through-hole is coaxial with the second through-hole, wherein the second end of the nut comprises two or more gripping fingers extending longitudinally from the first end of the nut and separated by two or more slots, wherein each of the two or more gripping fingers include a protrusion extending radially outward, and wherein the two or more gripping fingers are flexible in a radial direction and biased to converge inward such that the second through-hole is tapered from the first end of the nut to the second end of the nut; anda first stopper coupled to an interior surface of the sidewall and positioned between the first end of the nut and the second surface of the flange, wherein an outer diameter of the first end of the nut is greater than an inner diameter of the ...

Method of securing a fingerprint sensor onto a cover member incorporated within a host device panel

A method of securing a fingerprint sensor into a host device panel comprises, in one embodiment, securing a cover panel to the fingerprint sensor assembly and then securing the covered fingerprint sensor into a hole formed in the host device panel. In another embodiment, the cover panel is secured within a hole formed in the host device panel, and then the host device panel is placed over the fingerprint sensor assembly with the cover member aligned with the sensor assembly.

Adhesive Connection Of A Support Component Between The Ends Of A Frame Member In A Packaging Machine

A food processing apparatus has a frame assembly in which frame members are joined using adhesive, such as an epoxy. The frame members are comprised of stainless steel and the adhesive is applied so that exterior surfaces of the stainless steel frame members are free of any adhesive residue. Adhesive may be used to join exterior frame members as well as interior frame members, such as those used to support mechanical components of the processing apparatus. 1. A frame for a food processing machine comprising:a frame member defining first and second ends; anda support member secured to the frame member between the first and second ends of the frame member, wherein the support member includes an opening extending therethrough and wherein the frame member extends through the opening; anda bonding agent disposed within the opening at an interface between the frame member and the support member.2. The food processing machine frame of wherein the bonding agent is an adhesive.3. The food processing machine frame of claim I wherein the frame member includes a transverse passage that opens onto opposite surfaces defined by the frame member and that are located at the interface between the frame member and the support member within the opening.4. The food processing machine frame of further comprising a pin positioned within the transverse passage.5. The food processing machine frame of wherein the pin extends into the transverse passage through a passage defined by the support member that is aligned with the transverse passage when the frame member is positioned within the opening of the support member.6. The food processing machine frame of claim 5 , wherein the frame member includes a peripheral groove having a transverse dimension less than a thickness of the support member claim 5 , wherein the transverse passage opens into the peripheral groove and wherein the bonding agent is located within the peripheral groove.7. The food processing machine frame of wherein the food ...

FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT

An apparatus and a method for attaching functional elements, e.g. composed of metal, to a component, in particular to a component comprising fiber-reinforced plastic, while using a setting head, wherein the functional element has a contact surface provided with adhesive and wherein the adhesive can be supplied to the setting head in individual depots adapted to the functional elements on a carrier band is characterized in that the functional elements are taken over by a guide device and are each pressable to an adhesive depot and are subsequently guidable with the adhering adhesive depots and separately from the carrier band in the setting head to the setting position in front of a setting die. 1. An apparatus for attaching functional elements to a component while using a setting head , wherein the functional element has a contact surface provided with adhesive and wherein the adhesive is suppliable to the setting head in individual depots adapted to the functional elements on a carrier band ,wherein the functional elements are taken over by a guide device and are each pressable to an adhesive depot and are subsequently guidable with the adhering adhesive depots and separately from the carrier band in the setting head to the setting position in front of a setting die.2. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the functional elements are composed of metal.3. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the component comprises fiber-reinforced plastic.4. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the carrier band is present in the form of a band carrying the adhesive depots and covered by removable protective film and wound up to form a roll.5. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the guide device comprises a rotatable wheel that has receivers for the functional elements and that takes over the functional elements from a guide track.6. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 ,wherein the guide device comprises a revolving conveyor ...

SEALANT CAPS INCLUDING INTERNAL BARRIER RINGS

Sealant cap assemblies comprise a cap shell having an interior volume and a recess adjacent to a bottom opening thereof, a sealant barrier ring at least partially inserted in the recess in the cap shell, and sealant located radially outside the sealant barrier ring adjacent to the bottom opening of the cap shell. The sealant barrier ring may retract into the recess in the cap shell. The sealant may be uncured or partially cured, and is prevented from flowing inside the barrier ring when the sealant cap assemblies are installed on fasteners. Methods of making and using such seal cap assemblies are disclosed. Fasteners sealed by such sealant cap assemblies are also disclosed. 1. A sealant cap assembly comprising:a cap shell comprising an interior volume, a bottom opening, and a recess adjacent to the bottom opening;a sealant barrier ring at least partially inserted in the recess in the cap shell; andsealant located radially outside the sealant barrier ring adjacent to the bottom opening of the cap shell.2. The sealant cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sealant barrier ring is axially movable in the recess in the cap shell.3. The sealant cap assembly of claim 2 , wherein the sealant barrier ring comprises a substantially cylindrical outer diameter claim 2 , and the recess in the cap shell is annular and comprises a substantially cylindrical inner diameter.4. The sealant cap assembly of claim 3 , wherein the sealant barrier has a height H claim 3 , the annular recess has a depth D measured from a bottom rim of the cap shell claim 3 , and the height H is less than or equal to the depth D.5. The sealant cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sealant barrier ring is partially inserted in the recess of the cap shell and extends downward past a bottom rim of the cap shell.6. The sealant cap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cap shell comprises a bottom rim and a recessed sealant reservoir claim 1 , and the recessed sealant reservoir is located radially inside the bottom ...

METHODS FOR SECURING AN OPTICAL FIBER TO A FERRULE AND OPTICAL CONNECTORS FORMED BY SUCH METHODS

A method of securing an optical fiber to a ferrule includes: heating an adhesive composition that is disposed within the ferrule to melt the adhesive composition; inserting the optical fiber into a fiber-receiving passage defining an inner surface of the ferrule and into contact with the melted adhesive composition; and cooling the melted adhesive composition. The adhesive composition is a solid material disposed within the fiber-receiving passage of the ferrule and in contact with the inner surface of the ferrule prior to the heating step. Additionally, the adhesive composition comprises a partially cross-linked resin and a coupling agent that covalently bonds the partially cross-linked resin to respective inorganic surfaces of the optical fiber and the ferrule following the cooling step. 1. A method for securing an optical fiber to a ferrule , wherein the ferrule is part of ferrule adhesion system that also includes an adhesive composition disposed within the ferrule , the method comprising the steps of:heating the adhesive composition to a temperature sufficient to melt the adhesive composition;inserting the optical fiber into a fiber-receiving passage defining an inner surface of the ferrule and into contact with the melted adhesive composition; andcooling the melted adhesive composition; the adhesive composition is a solid material disposed within the fiber-receiving passage of the ferrule and in contact with the inner surface of the ferrule prior to the heating step;', 'the adhesive composition comprises a partially cross-linkable resin prior to the heating step;', 'the adhesive composition comprises a partially cross-linked resin following the cooling step; and', 'the adhesive composition further comprises a coupling agent that chemically bonds the partially cross-linked resin to an inorganic surface of at least one of the optical fiber and the ferrule following the cooling step., 'wherein2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heating step further comprises ...

Artifical aluminum layers for fastening magnesium castings

A self-piercing rivet (SPR) joint includes a top layer including at least one steel material or at least one aluminum material, a middle layer including at least one magnesium material, and a bottom artificial aluminum layer including at least one aluminum material.

METHOD OF GLUING METAL PARTS

A method of gluing a metal part to another part for use in a personal care device such as an electric toothbrush. The method includes steps of providing a metal, such as steel, part, and another, metal, part; treating a surface portion of the metal part with ultra-fast laser pulses having a pulse length in the femtosecond range, e.g., from about 1 femtosecond to about 990 femtoseconds, so that a surface layer of the metal surface is removed; applying an adhesive to the treated surface of the metal part or to a surface of the other part; and gluing the metal part and the other part together. 1. A method of gluing a metal part to another part , the metal part and the other part being structured and configured for use in an electric toothbrush , the method comprising the steps of:providing a first metal part and a second part;treating a surface portion of the first metal part with ultra-fast laser pulses having a pulse length in the femtosecond range of from 1 femtosecond to 990 femtoseconds, so that a surface layer of the metal surface is removed;applying an adhesive to the treated surface of the first metal part or to a surface of the second part; andgluing the first metal part and the second part together.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of applying an adhesive includes applying an epoxide adhesive comprising a two-component claim 1 , room-temperature-curing epoxide adhesive.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second part is another metal part claim 1 , and the method includes the step of treating a surface portion of the second part that is intended for being glued to the first metal part with laser pulses comprising ultra-fast or fast laser pulses having a pulse length in the femtosecond or picosecond or nanosecond range.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first metal part is at least partially cylindrical and wherein the method includes rotating the first metal part while applying the ultra-fast laser pulses.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

A SPLICING FRAME OF FLAT PANEL DISPLAY

A splicing frame of flat panel display, comprising a plurality of splicing members, the splicing frame is assembled by the splicing members, wherein a gap is limited between the adjoining splicing members, for inserting an elastic member, an adhesive layer is attached between the elastic member and the splicing member for seamless combining with each other. The elastic members are interference fit with the splicing members by its' own elasticity. In addition, an adhesive layer could be attached on the any side of the splicing member for combining the splicing member with the elastic member more stability. For the surface of the elastic member to be more beautiful, some decorative patterns could be formed on the surface of the elastic member. 1. A splicing frame of flat panel display , comprising a plurality of splicing members , the splicing frame assembled by the splicing members , wherein a gap is limited between the adjoining splicing members for inserting an elastic member , an adhesive layer is attached between the elastic member and the splicing member for seamless combining with each other.2. The splicing frame of flat panel display of claim 1 , wherein at least two fasteners are provided for connecting and buckling the adjoining splicing members with each other claim 1 , the gap is limited between the adjoining splicing members.3. The splicing frame of flat panel display of claim 2 , wherein the fastener is a hook-like shape.4. The splicing frame of flat panel display of claim 3 , wherein the fastener is extended from the end of the splicing member.5. The splicing frame of flat panel display of claim 3 , wherein the shape of the elastic member is the same as that of the gap between the splicing members.6. The splicing frame of flat panel display of claim 5 , wherein the size of the elastic member is great than the width of the gap.7. The splicing frame of flat panel display of claim 5 , wherein the shape of the elastic member is selected from Z shape claim 5 ...

VEHICLE OPERATING SYSTEM USING MOTION CAPTURE

Vehicle operating systems for operating a vehicle having a driving seat for a vehicle driver and at least one passenger seat for passengers are described. The vehicle operating system may include one or more camera devices for shooting images of hand actions of the driver or images of hand actions of a passenger, and a storage device for storing operating signals corresponding to hand actions. A processing device may be configured to select the driver or the passengers as a gesture command operator, and to control the camera device to shoot hand action images of the selected gesture command operator. The command system may also be configured to convert the shot hand action images into corresponding operating signals according to hand action indicia stored in the storage device. The operating signals may be sent to execution devices, that execute the corresponding operations. 1. A vehicle operating system for operating a vehicle including a driving seat for a vehicle driver and at least one passenger seat for passengers , the vehicle operating system comprising:camera devices for capturing at least one of images of gestures of the driver and images of gestures of a passenger; control the camera devices to capture gesture action images of multiple of users in the vehicle simultaneously or substantially simultaneously, the multiple users including a first user and second user, wherein a first action image of the first user and a second action image of the second user are captured simultaneously or substantially simultaneously,', 'convert the captured gesture action images into corresponding operating signals such that the first action image is converted into a first operation signal and the second action image is converted into a second operation signal;', 'determine the first operational signal is from a gesture by the first user and determine the second operational signal is from a gesture by the second user, the first and second operational signals both for ...

Laminate of Mutually Bonded Adhesive Layers and Metal Sheets, and Method to Obtain Such Laminate

Described is a laminate, including a stack of mutually bonded adhesive layers and metal sheets. The laminate includes abutting and/or overlapping metal sheet edges that extend along a length direction within a splicing region. A splice strap is bonded to the laminate at an outer surface of the laminate across said splicing region and has a smaller thickness than a thickness of a metal sheet, positioned adjacent to the splice strap in the stack. A method to manufacture the laminate is also disclosed, which involves deforming metal layers in the laminate before consolidating the laminate. The laminate has an improved strength and fatigue behavior over known laminates.

MULTI-LAYER ENCAPSULATION SYSTEM FOR JOINT SEALING OF VACUUM INSULATED CABINETS

An appliance includes an outer wrapper, an inner liner, a trim breaker having a channel that receives at least one of a wrapper edge of the outer wrapper and a liner edge of the inner liner, and a composite encapsulation system that hermetically seals an insulating cavity defined between the outer wrapper and the inner liner. The composite encapsulation system includes a base adhesive and an outer adhesive, wherein the base adhesive defines a structural adhesive component and the outer adhesive defines a sealing adhesive component. 1. An insulating member for an appliance cabinet , the insulating member comprising:an outer metallic panel;an inner metallic panel;a trim breaker having a channel that receives at least one of the outer metallic panel and the inner metallic panel; anda composite encapsulation system that seals an insulating cavity defined between the outer metallic panel and the inner metallic panel, the composite encapsulation system including a base adhesive and an outer adhesive, wherein the base adhesive defines a structural adhesive component and the outer adhesive defines a sealing adhesive component wherein the base adhesive is an epoxy adhesive.2. The insulating member of claim 1 , wherein the channel includes an outer channel that receives the outer metallic panel and a separate inner channel that receives the inner metallic panel.3. The insulating member of claim 1 , wherein the outer adhesive is capable of being applied after the base adhesive defines a cured state.4. The insulating member of claim 1 , wherein the base adhesive and the outer adhesive are separated by a medial buffer layer and the medial buffer layer prevents contact between the base adhesive and the outer adhesive.5. The insulating member of claim 4 , wherein the outer adhesive is injected over the medial buffer layer.6. The insulating member of claim 5 , wherein the medial buffer layer is a solid member that is disposed over the base adhesive.7. The insulating member of claim ...

FASTENING ELEMENT

The invention relates to a fastening element for fastening to a workpiece, said fastening element comprising at least a first workpiece element having a first opening and a second workpiece element having a second opening aligned with the first opening, wherein the fastening element has a first contact section having a first contact surface for contact with a region of the first workpiece element surrounding the first opening and a second contact section having a second contact surface for contact with a region of the second workpiece element surrounding the second opening, with the first contact section and the second contact section being connected to one another by means of a reshaping section, and with a rivet section extending from the second contact section in a direction facing away from the reshaping section. The invention further relates to a corresponding component assembly and to a method of manufacturing such a component assembly. 1. A fastening element for fastening to a workpiece , said fastening element comprising:at least a first workpiece element having a first opening anda second workpiece element having a second opening aligned with the first opening,wherein the fastening element has a first contact section having a first contact surface for contact with a region of the first workpiece element surrounding the first opening and a second contact section having a second contact surface for contact with a region of the second workpiece element surrounding the second opening,wherein the region of the second workpiece element faces the first workpiece element, and wherein the first workpiece element and the second workpiece element are arranged spaced apart from one another at least in the regions surrounding the first and second openings,with the first contact section and the second contact section being connected to one another by means of a reshaping section extending in a longitudinal direction of the fastening element, andwith a rivet section ...

MAGNETIC OBJECT SUSPENSION APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Apparatuses for magnetically suspending an object within a space are provided with associated methods and systems. One example apparatus includes a carrier including a chamber and a focusing member coupled to the carrier. The apparatus may further include a magnet disposed in contact with the focusing member such that an attraction surface of the magnet is exposed by the chamber to permit direct contact between the magnet and the item. The focusing member may be formed to focus a magnetic field of the magnet towards the attraction surface. Additional example apparatuses, as well as systems and methods are also provided. 1. An apparatus for suspending an item comprising:a carrier including a chamber;a focusing member coupled to the carrier and the focusing member being comprised of a ferrous material; anda magnet disposed in physical contact with the focusing member such that an attraction surface of the magnet is exposed by the chamber of the carrier to permit direct contact between the magnet and the item;wherein the focusing member is formed to focus a magnetic field of the magnet towards the attraction surface.2. The apparatus of wherein the magnet is magnetized axially about a center point of the attraction surface of the magnet.3. The apparatus of further comprising an adhesive applied to the carrier for attaching the apparatus to a ceiling surface within a space.4. The apparatus of wherein the adhesive is further applied to the focusing cup to secure the focusing member in engagement with the carrier.5. The apparatus of wherein the focusing member comprises a focusing cup having a cavity and the attraction surface of the magnet is exposed by an opening of the cavity; wherein the focusing cup defines a lip about the opening of the cavity claim 1 , and wherein the attraction surface of the magnet is recessed into the cavity relative to the lip of the focusing cup.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the focusing member comprises a focusing cup having a cavity ...