Method for joining at least two parts to be joined which are arranged so as to overlap at least in a joining zone using a joining element
US-2016332214-A1 · Nov 17, 2016 · US
Self-piercing rivet with a pre-perforated flat element, production method and joining method therefor
US9255597B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9255597-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314390219-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Publication date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2016 |
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The present invention discloses a self-piercing rivet ( 10 ), particularly a semi-hollow self-piercing rivet, with a head ( 12 ) and a shank ( 14 ) as well as a pre-perforated flat element ( 30 ) that is arranged on the shank ( 14 ) and at least part of which extends radially relative to the head ( 12 ) beyond a head radius. A production method and a joining method for said self-piercing rivet with pre-perforated flat element are also described.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A rivet, especially a self-piercing rivet, comprising the following features: a head and a shank as well as a pre-punched two-dimensional element which is arranged on the shank and which protrudes radially at least partly beyond a head radius with respect to the head wherein the pre-punched two-dimensional element is arranged captive between the head and an end of the shank facing away from the head so that the combination of the self-piercing rivet…
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- What does patent US9255597B2 cover?
- The present invention discloses a self-piercing rivet ( 10 ), particularly a semi-hollow self-piercing rivet, with a head ( 12 ) and a shank ( 14 ) as well as a pre-perforated flat element ( 30 ) that is arranged on the shank ( 14 ) and at least part of which extends radially relative to the head ( 12 ) beyond a head radius. A production method and a joining method for said self-piercing rivet …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Boellhoff Verbindungstechnik Gmbh
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F16B19/086. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Feb 09 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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