Self-piercing rivet joint and self-piercing rivet 10) for producing a joining connection between at least two components (C1, C2, C3) comprising: a. a rivet head (12), a rivet free end and a rivet shank (14) extending between the rivet head and the rivet free end, the rivet shank (14) having a central shank bore (16) comprising a base (17), b. the rivet shank (14) comprises a cylindrical shank outer surface and a cylindrical shank inner surface (18) limiting the central shank bore, the rivet free end comprises an annular piercing end (22) facing away from the rivet head, c. the shank outer surface (20) has a first diameter (Ds), the central shank bore comprises a bore depth (T) between the base (17) of the central shank bore and the annular piercing end, wherein the rivet shank has a constant radial thickness (ts) and in cross-section a rivet shank surface which is at least 15.5 mm² and a rivet length (L) from the annular piercing end up to the top surface of the rivet head of at least 7 mm.
Self-piercing rivet Self-piercing rivet (10) for producing a joining connection between at least two components comprising a rivet head (12), a rivet free end (16) and a rivet shank (14) extending between the rivet head (12) and the rivet free end (16) along a longitudinal axis (X), the rivet shank (14) having a central shank bore (18) comprising a base (20), the rivet shank (14) comprises a cylindrical shank outer surface (22) and a cylindrical shank inner surface (24) limiting the central shank bore, the rivet free end comprises an outer portion (26), the outer portion (26) connecting the shank inner surface (20) by means of a profile (28) which comprises a cutting radius (R1), the outer portion forming, with the profile having the cutting radius R1, a piercing tip (30) facing away from the rivet head, the shank outer surface (20) has a first diameter (Ds), the central shank bore (18) comprises a bore depth (T) between the base (20) of the central shank bore (18) and the piercing tip (30). The rivet shank (14) has a substantial constant radial thickness (ts) and in cross-section a rivet shank surface which is at least 15 mm², and wherein a deflection angle (B) of the profile (28) is at least of 40 degrees.
The present invention discloses a hanger accessory for use with a rail based hanger system. The hangar accessory includes a bracket mountable on the rail and arranged to slide between a first rail position and a second rail position. The hangar element also includes a hanger element fixed to the bracket and arranged to hold an object when the hanger accessory is mounted on the rail. Also included is a locking mechanism mounted on the bracket and moveable between an unlocked position wherein the bracket is detachable from the rail and a locked position wherein the bracket is not detachable from the rail. The locking mechanism includes a first engagement surface configured to engage a bracket surface, and a second engagement surface configured to engage a rail surface when the locking mechanism is in the locked position such that the bracket is slidable between the first rail position and the second rail position.
A47F 5/08 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features secured to the wall, ceiling, or the likeWall-bracket display devices
A joining stud (10) for joining to a workpiece (11), comprising an axially extending shaft portion (12) and a head portion (14) connected to the shaft portion (12) at one axial end thereof, wherein the head portion (14) has a joining surface (22) located essentially in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis (16) of the shaft portion (12), wherein the joining surface (22) comprises a plurality of first protrusions (44) and a plurality of second protrusions (46), wherein the first protrusions (44) each have a first radial dimension (R1) and the second protrusions (46) each have a second radial dimension (R2), and wherein the first radial dimension (R1) is larger than the second radial dimension (R2).
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding
F16B 37/06 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates by means of welding or riveting
A fastening device (10) for fastening to a web portion of a component, comprising (i) a U-shaped fastener body (20) having a body base portion, a first body leg portion, and a second body leg portion, wherein the first and second body leg portions each extend from the body base portion such that a base receptacle (B) is defined between the first and second body leg portions (26, 30), and (ii) a U-shaped clamping portion (22) having a clamping base portion, a first clamping leg portion, and a second clamping leg portion, wherein the first and second clamping leg portions each extend from the clamping base portion such that a clamping receptacle (C) for receiving the web portion (16) is defined between the first and second clamping leg portions (62, 66), wherein the clamping portion (22) is configured to be inserted in an insertion direction (z) into the base receptacle (B) of the fastener body (20), so as to establish a clamping position (PC), wherein the first and second clamping leg portions (62, 66) are pressed together in the clamping position (PC) by the first and second body leg portions (26, 30), wherein the clamping portion (22) is held in the clamping position (PC) by a latch (42, 46) of a main latching arrangement (36), and wherein the latch (42, 46) is movable with regard to the fastener body (20) and is connected to the fastener body (20) by a hinge (44, 48).
Joining method for joining a workpiece arrangement and joining apparatus (10) for joining workpieces comprising a joining head (12) having: - a retaining device (14) for a joining element and by means of which the joining element can be guided along or arranged on a joining axis (X), - a punch (16) with which a setting movement of the joining element (24) can be executed, the punch (16) being movable along the joining axis by a drive unit (36), characterized in that the retaining device (14) is moved along the joining axis by the punch (16).
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B25B 23/04 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for feeding screws or nuts
B25B 23/06 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for feeding screws or nuts using built-in magazine
Process for removing a pin from an arrangement and pin for establishing a removable connection between at least two components comprising: a pin shaft extending along a longitudinal axis, a pin head, the diameter of the head being enlarged along other direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, wherein the pin head comprises an upper side, lateral edges and a transition portion is arranged between the lateral edges and the pin shaft, an ogival pin tip formed on one end side of the pin shaft, the pin head formed at an end portion on the other end side, wherein the pin shaft comprises a first portion having a constant cross-section and a second portion having an enlarged cross-section with regard to the first portion, wherein the second portion extends between the transition portion and the first portion, and wherein the first portion extends between the pin tip and the second portion, wherein a thread is provided on the first portion, the second portion being at least in part a smooth portion.
Method for fastening a fastening element (10) with a workpiece and fastening element (10), for example stud, with a joining surface (12) which has an application area (18) to which a fixation wax (20) is applied, wherein a protective foil (24) is arranged on the fixation wax (20). The joining element may thus be easily stored and transported in bulk and fixed or glued to a workpiece without removing the protective foil (24).
Feeding unit (16) for feeding fasteners from a first element to a second element comprising a feeding hose (20) having an inlet and an outlet, and a coupling body (22) arranged at the outlet of the feeding hose. The coupling body comprises a locking element (48) movable between a locking position and an open position, wherein in the locking position the locking element protrudes into the coupling channel, and wherein in the open position the second end is freely accessible from the coupling channel (34).
B21J 15/32 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
Method for joining components by means of a self-piercing rivet and self-piercing rivet (10) for a riveted connection, in particular self-piercing rivet, comprising: - a head (12) with a top surface (14), - a shaft (16) longitudinally extending along a longitudinal axis, - a transition portion (18) between the shaft and the head, wherein the rivet (10) is integrally made in a metal material and comprises a coating (B1, B2, B3) adapted to prevent corrosion of said rivet, and wherein at least one projection (20) is arranged on the top surface (14) of the head.
12122) of the workpiece arrangement (16), (iii) punching the rivet (22) with a punch force (FP) through the workpiece arrangement (16) in an axial direction (L), wherein the workpiece arrangement (16) is supported by a support surface (46) of the collar (40), and wherein the collar (40) is supported by a first engagement surface (56) the die (14); and (iv) modifying the collar (40) by applying a modification force (FM) to the collar (40), wherein the modification force (FM) is higher than the punch force (FP), and wherein the modification of the collar (40) allows a second engagement surface (58) of the die (14) to apply a radial swaging force (FSr) onto the collar (40) so that material of the collar (40) flows into the at least one radial recess (28) of the rivet (22).
A semi-tubular self-piercing rivet (10) comprising a head (12), and a shaft (14), wherein the shaft (14) comprises a shaft axial end face (16) opposite to the head (12), wherein the shaft (14) has a shaft blind cavity (18), wherein the shaft (14) comprises a shaft radial outer face (28) and a plurality of longitudinal projections (22) projecting from the shaft radial outer face (28), wherein the radial shaft outer face (28) defines a first shaft outer diameter (DA1), wherein the longitudinal projections (22) each have a radial height (HV) relative to the shaft radial outer face (28), and wherein the shaft (14) is configured to be radially widened when being punched into a workpiece arrangement. A ratio of the radial height (HV) of the longitudinal projections (22) to the first shaft outer diameter (DA1) defined by the radial shaft outer face (28) is in a range from 0.03 to 0.2.
Method for feeding joining elements into a holding arrangement of a joining apparatus, with the following steps: - providing a joining apparatus (10) comprising: - a supply unit (S), - a joining head (12) with the holding arrangement (16), - a compressed air source (30) configured to supply compressed air, and - a feeding hose (24) through which the joining elements are conveyed individually from the supply unit to the holding arrangement of the joining head via compressed air supplied by the compressed air source in the feeding hose, - providing at least one joining element (18) in the supply unit (S), - feeding one joining element (18) from the supply unit to the joining head (12) through the feeding hose, wherein a control unit (32) commands the compressed air source (30) to be successively turned on and off during the convoy of the fastening element (18) in the feeding hose (24) from the supply unit (S) to the joining head (12) such that a pulsed air flow is supplied in the feeding hose (24).
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B25B 23/04 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for feeding screws or nuts
B65G 51/02 - Directly conveying the articles, e.g. slips, sheets, stockings, containers or workpieces, by flowing gases
Method for feeding fasteners and joining system (10) for joining a fastener (18) to a workpiece comprising: - a head (12) having a nose (14) with a holding arrangement (16) for receiving the fastener destined to be joined to the workpiece, - a feeder for feeding fasteners from a magazine to the holding arrangement, wherein the feeder comprises a feeding tube adapted to receive fasteners from a magazine and into which the fasteners are driven to the nose (14); - an air supply mechanism (S) comprising a compressed air source (30) for delivering compressed air to the feeder (22) and driving the fastener within the feeding tube (24) from the magazine to the holding arrangement, wherein the air supply mechanism (S) further comprises a plurality of valves (V1, V2, V3) arranged such that a plurality of compressed air pulses is provided for moving the fastener (18) within the feeding tube from the magazine to the holding arrangement.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B25B 23/04 - Arrangements for handling screws or nuts for feeding screws or nuts
B65G 51/02 - Directly conveying the articles, e.g. slips, sheets, stockings, containers or workpieces, by flowing gases
A battery pack (100) includes a housing (106), at least one battery cell (108) mounted in the housing, a first cooler (112) in direct or indirect contact with the at least one battery cell, a control valve (114) moveable between a first position and a second position, and a second cooler (116) arranged closer to the housing of the battery pack than the first cooler. The first position of the control valve allows recirculation of coolant through the first cooler along a first coolant flow path, while the second position directs coolant to a second flow path and the second cooler. The second cooler is configured to transmit heat from the battery pack to an external environment. This configuration allows for efficient temperature-based cooling of the battery pack, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the battery cells.
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
Joining method and joining device comprising a joining head having: - a retaining device (16) by which the joining element can be moved along a joining axis toward the workpiece for joining the joining element to on a workpiece surface, - a supporting device (18) adapted to contact against the workpiece, - detection device (28) for determining the relative orientation of the joining axis with regard to the workpiece surface, - a control device (42) which is set up to control the orientation of the joining axis, wherein the detection device is arranged on the supporting device and automatically correct the orientation of the joining axis (x) with regard to the workpiece surface.
G05B 19/402 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for positioning, e.g. centring a tool relative to a hole in the workpiece, additional detection means to correct position
G05B 19/42 - Recording and playback systems, i.e. in which the programme is recorded from a cycle of operations, e.g. the cycle of operations being manually controlled, after which this record is played back on the same machine
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JOINING DEVICE WITH CLAMPING DEVICE AND JOINING METHOD
Joining method for joining at least two workpieces with a joining device (10) for joining workpieces comprising a joining head having: - a retaining device (14) for a joining element (20) and by means of which the joining element can be guided along or arranged on a joining axis (X), - a punch (16) with which a setting movement of the joining element can be executed, the punch being movable along the joining axis by a first drive unit (18), and - a clamping device (22) with which one or more workpieces can be compressed in a joining direction, wherein the clamping device (22) is movable through a second drive unit (24) different from the first drive unit (18).
Joining method for joining at least two workpieces with a joining device and joining device having: - a retaining device (14) for a joining element and by means of which the joining 5 element can be guided along or arranged on a joining axis, - a clamping device (22) with which one or more workpieces can be compressed in a joining direction, and - a thermal device (28), wherein the thermal device is arranged on the clamping device and moves together 10 with the clamping device.
Method for setting a self-piercing type rivet, device for thermally assisting the riveting process of a self-pierce riveting tool and self-pierce riveting tool (10) for setting a self-piercing type rivet comprising a setting assembly with: - a mount (14) in the form of a C-shaped frame having a first end and a second end, - a punch (20) disposed on the first end of the C-shaped frame, - a clamping device (26) mounted to the mount, - a die (22) disposed on the second end of the C-shaped frame and lying coaxially opposite the punch along a setting axis, - a drive unit (24) that effects a relative movement of punch and die and which moves the punch relative to the mount, wherein the self-pierce riveting tool (10) further comprises a plasma torch mounted to the clamping device and connected to the mount through the clamping device.
B21J 15/08 - Riveting by applying heat to the end parts of the rivets to enable heads to be formed
B21J 15/28 - Control devices specially adapted to riveting machines not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
B23P 19/06 - Screw or nut setting or loosening machines
B21D 39/03 - Application of procedures in order to connect objects or parts, e.g. coating with sheet metal otherwise than by platingTube expanders of sheet metal otherwise than by folding
A method (10) for joining components (20, 22), particularly metal components, by means of a joining element (12) which is deformed during the joining process, comprising the following steps: coating (S2, S3) a joining element (12) with a temperature-stable coating (B1,B2); preheating (S6) at least one of at least two components (20, 22) in an area of a joining location to a preheating temperature in the range from 90 °C to 1.400 °C, preferably by plasma-heating, laser-heating, electric arc heating and/or induction heating, wherein the components (20, 22) are stacked on top of each other; and driving the coated joining element (12) into the stacked components (20, 22).
A thermal barrier (100) for use in a battery module includes a barrier plate assembly configured to be positioned between a first battery cell and a second battery cell. The barrier plate assembly comprises one or more barrier plates configured to prevent or limit the transfer of heat between the first battery cell and the second battery cell. The thermal barrier also includes a elastically deformable spacer assembly comprising one or more elastically deformable spacer elements. A force exerted by the first battery cell and/or the second battery cell on the thermal barrier is configured to be transmitted through the elastically deformable spacer assembly. A packaging layer (106) surrounds the barrier plate assembly (128) and the elastically deformable spacer assembly (108). The thermal barrier can be used in various battery modules to improve thermal management and safety.
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
H01M 50/293 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material
H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
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FASTENING ELEMENT WITH ADHESIVE AND METHODS FOR USING AND MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Method for manufacturing a fastening element (10, 10'), method for using a fastening element (10, 10') and fastening element for gluing onto a workpiece (16), comprising: - at least one fastening section (12, 12'), and - a contact surface (14, 14'), wherein a permanent adhesive (24, 24') is applied to a first area (20) of the contact surface, and the contact surface also comprises a second area (22), different from the first area, wherein a fixation wax (26, 26') is applied on the second area (22), different from the first area and wherein anti-tack means (30) are applied to the fixation wax.
Thermal fin comprising a thermal barrier and thermal barrier (16) for a battery apparatus (10) configured to prevent or delay thermal propagation between battery pack subassemblies, the thermal barrier (16) comprising a spacer arrangement (24) with at least one intermediate plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a first plurality of spacers (28) extending from the first surface and a second plurality of spacers (30) extending from the second surface.
Thermal barrier (16) for a battery apparatus (10) configured to prevent or delay thermal propagation between battery pack subassemblies, the thermal barrier (16) comprising a spacer arrangement (24) with at least one intermediate plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a first plurality of spacers (28) extending from the first surface and a second plurality of spacers (30) extending from the second surface.
H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
H01M 50/471 - Spacing elements inside cells other than separators, membranes or diaphragmsManufacturing processes thereof
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
Leak testing arrangement comprising a ventilation device and ventilation device 12) for a battery system with a battery casing having a vent opening, comprising: - a housing (20) adapted to be attached to the battery casing, the housing comprising a flange (26) delimiting a central opening (28) and a wall (30) laterally extending from the flange, - a cap (22) assembled to the housing, the cap having a first surface and a second surface, opposite the first surface, the second surface facing the central opening of the housing, - a gas permeable sheet (24) installed on the cap and adapted to extend over the central opening, wherein the cap (22) is movably assembled to the housing (20) between a closed position and an open position, and the wall of the housing (20) comprises a fixation element (40) adapted to receive removably a leak testing device (42).
Battery module, battery subassembly and spacer for swelling compensation, wherein the spacer adapted to be arranged between a first and a second battery cell and comprises a flat body (20) and a plurality of ribs (22) projecting from the flat body toward the first and/or second battery cell, and wherein the surface covered by the ribs in the outer region of the spacer is greater than the surface covered by the ribs in the inner region of the spacer.
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
H01M 50/293 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
A battery pack is disclosed comprising a housing having a base extending in a plane, and first and second modules each having one or more battery cells, the first and second modules being at least partly surrounded by the housing and arranged above the base. A cooling element is arranged between the first and second modules, the cooling element is connected to the housing, and a heat conductor is arranged to extend across at least part of the first module and/or the second module, wherein the heat conductor is in contact with the cooling element to transfer heat to the cooling element.
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
28.
A BLIND RIVET FASTENER AND A FASTENING ARRANGEMENT
The present disclosure relates to a blind rivet fastener (1) for an electrical contact assembly, including a rivet shaft comprising an elongated, hollow sleeve extending coaxially to a longitudinal centre axis of the blind rivet fastener (1) and having an outer sleeve surface and a rivet head (13) extending radially at a first end of the sleeve; wherein the rivet shaft comprises at least one ridge (14) configured to scratch at least one component (103; 104), wherein the at least one ridge (14) projects from the rivet head (13) and extends along a portion of the outer sleeve surface. The disclosure also relates to a fastening arrangement (100') comprising such a blind rivet fastener (1).
Battery module and battery cell sub-assembly (12) comprising: - a first battery cell (16) and a second battery cell (18); - a first cartridge (12) surrounding the first battery cell (16), the first cartridge (12) comprising a top wall and two lateral walls extending between the top wall and the bottom wall, wherein the top wall and two lateral walls define the inside of the cartridge; - a second cartridge (20) surrounding the second battery cell (18), the second cartridge comprising a top wall and two lateral walls extending between the top wall and the bottom wall, wherein the top wall and two lateral walls define the inside of the cartridge; - at least one thermal fin (14, 22) contacting the first and/or the second battery cell (16, 18), wherein a rupture disk (46) is provided on a wall of the first and/or second cartridge (12, 20).
H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
30.
HOUSING SYSTEM AND BATTERY CELL COMPRISING THE SAME
Battery cell (10) and housing system (14) for a battery cell (10) comprising a housing body with a bottom and lateral walls, wherein the bottom and lateral wall comprise a conductive layer (22) comprising a metal material, and the lateral wall further comprises a barrier layer wherein the barrier layer surrounds and is in contact surface with the conductive layer, the bottom being devoid of the barrier layer, and wherein the thermal resistance of the barrier layer is higher than the thermal resistance of the conductive layer.
Busbar assembly for an electric vehicle having a busbar for electric power distribution and a connector, wherein the busbar comprises a body made of a first conductive material, the body defining a recess in which a plurality of graphene layers is arranged, and in which the graphene layers contact the body.
H01B 5/14 - Non-insulated conductors or conductive bodies characterised by their form comprising conductive layers or films on insulating-supports
H01B 3/52 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances fibrous materials woodInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances fibrous materials paperInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances fibrous materials pressboard
H01B 1/04 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
Battery apparatus (10) comprising a pouch cell (12) with a cell body (18), a first tab (20) and a second tab (22) adapted to provide electrical connections to the cell body (18), and a cell tab cooling system (16) configured to manage the temperature of the cell tabs, wherein the cell tab cooling system (16) is in facing contact with the first and/or the second tab (20, 22), and in that the cell tab cooling system (16) comprises a thermally conductive plate (24) made of high thermal conductivity material.
Battery system (10) comprising at least one battery cell (12, 14) and a busbar assembly (16) and busbar assembly (16) for an electric vehicle having a busbar (18) for electric power distribution and a connector (20), wherein the busbar (18) comprises a body made of conducting material, the body being at least partially hollow, such that the busbar (18) comprises at least one conductive inner surface (22) and an air gap adapted to increase cooling efficiency by natural convection, such that a passive cooling is realized.
H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
H01M 50/526 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the material having a layered structure
Battery system (10) comprising a battery casing with a vent opening (18) and a ventilation device (12, 12', 12") and ventilation device (12, 12', 12") comprising a first membrane (24, 24', 24") adapted to ensure pressure balance between the inside of the battery casing (14) and its environment during normal operation conditions of the battery system and a second membrane (26, 26', 26") adapted to ensure an emergency venting in case of technical defect within the battery system (10).
Transfer station (10) for storing a plurality of drive screws (14), wherein one drive screw (14) can be taken out of the transfer station by a joining tool (12) comprising a sleeve (15) adapted to receive the drive screw (14) to carry out at least one joining operation which uses the drive screw (14), said transfer station (10) comprising: - a housing (16) longitudinally extending in height along a vertical axis X, in width along a horizontal axis Y and in depth along a depth axis Z, - a sleeve holder (18) movably connected to the housing (16), the sleeve holder (18) being adapted to hold and release the sleeve (15) of the joining tool, - a magazine (36) adapted to store the plurality of drive screws, wherein the sleeve holder (18) is movable between an attachment position, a filling position and a release position.
B21J 15/14 - Riveting machines specially adapted for riveting specific articles, e.g. brake lining machines
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
F16B 37/06 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates by means of welding or riveting
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THERMAL FIN FOR A BATTERY APPARATUS AND BATTERY MODULE COMPRISING THERMAL FINS
Thermal fin (26) for a battery apparatus configured to prevent thermal propagation between battery pack subassemblies comprising a first and/or a second contact unit (28, 30) adapted to be in facing contact with a first and a second battery pack subassembly and a supporting unit (32) sandwiched between the first and the second contact unit (28, 30). The thermal fin (26) extends in a fin plane, has a fin length in cross section along a longitudinal axis and a fin thickness, and the thermal resistance within the fin plane is lower than the thermal resistance in a direction normal to the fin plane, such that the thermal fin ensures a thermal management function and a thermal safety function of the battery apparatus.
Cable-guide arrangement (10) for a motor vehicle sliding door and pivoting arrangement (20) comprising a pivoting arm (22) adapted to receive cables and a support member (68) adapted to be arranged on a vehicle body. The support member comprises a base plate (32) with a first and a second receiving portion (44, 46), the pivoting arm (22) being rotatably mounted to the support member. A cap (60) is connected to the base plate and defines with the base plate a protective chamber (64), in which the cables can extend. The pivoting arm (22) is a two-part piece having a first casing (36) and a second casing (38) with a sealing ring (40).
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
38.
BLIND FASTENER WITH IMPROVED STEM AND METHOD OF SETTING THE SAME
Method of setting a blind fastener (10) and blind fastener, comprising: a body (12) with a hollow shank (16) and a body head (22); a stem (14) with an elongated cylindrical shaft (32), a weakened portion and a stem head (34), wherein the shaft comprises two diametrically opposed depressions (42) provided between the weakened portion and the stem head, wherein the depressions extend from the underside of the stem head and are adapted to form an interlock with the body, wherein the depressions, in a cross-section, have a V-shape with an inclined flat first surface (44), a second surface (46) comprising a second radius of curvature (R2), the first and second surfaces being connected by an intermediate portion (48) having a first radius of curvature (R1), different from the second radius of curvature (R2).
Self-piercing riveted joint and self-piercing rivet comprising a recess delimited by a recess transition section (22) and a recess base (24), wherein the recess transition section (22) comprises a first portion (26) having a first transition radius (R1), a second portion (28) having a second transition radius (R2), wherein the recess base (24) is connected to the first portion (26), wherein the second portion (28) is connected to the flat shank end face (20), and wherein the first portion (26) is connected to the second portion (28) at an inflexion point, such that the recess transition section (22) does not comprise any straight surface.
Joining device, joining apparatus and method for joining a fastener to a workpiece comprising the steps of: - providing a workpiece (24); - providing a fastener (10) including an anchor section which extends between a first end section and a second end section along an anchor axis (X); a flange (18) formed on and extending radially to the first end section of the anchor section (12), the flange being radially delimited by an outer edge (20), and the flange at least partially forms an application section (22), the application section being at a non-zero distance from the outer edge, wherein the fastener (10) is a one-piece metal fastener (10); - applying an adhesive (28) on the application section, characterized in that the adhesive (28) is an UV-curing adhesive and the method further comprises the steps of - arranging the flange of the fastener (10) on the carrier surface of the workpiece (24) and pushing said flange (18) against the workpiece such that the adhesive is squeezed toward the outer edges until it reaches the outer edges of the flange (20); - curing the adhesive (28) at the outer edge (20) of the flange by applying an UV radiation, such that the fastener is pre-assembled to the workpiece; - finishing the curing of the adhesive (28) underneath the flange by anaerobical curing.
An air purifying device has a housing, a blower assembly disposed within the housing for blowing air, an electrically-charged electrostatic plate, and a thermal layer for heating the air to a temperature of at least 75 degrees Celsius, and preferably at least 180 degrees Celsius. The electrostatic plate is connected to a high voltage power supply providing a voltage of at least 3 kilovolts and preferably at least 30 kilovolts. The blower assembly moves the air through the thermal layer at a volume of at least 0.25 cfm and preferably at a volume of less than 15 cfm.
A62B 23/02 - Filters for breathing-protection purposes for respirators
F24F 3/16 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by purification, e.g. by filteringAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by sterilisationAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by ozonisation
F24F 8/192 - Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering by electrical means, e.g. by applying electrostatic fields or high voltages
A41D 13/11 - Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres
An air purifying device has a housing, a blower assembly disposed within the housing for blowing air, an electrically-charged electrostatic plate, and a thermal layer for heating the air to a temperature of at least 75 degrees Celsius, and preferably at least 180 degrees Celsius. The electrostatic plate is connected to a high voltage power supply providing a voltage of at least 3 kilovolts and preferably at least 30 kilovolts. The blower assembly moves the air through the thermal layer at a volume of at least 0.25 cfm and preferably at a volume of less than 15 cfm.
An orbital welder for welding together two pipes to be welded. The welder may include a fall brake for preventing a freefall of the welder. The welder may include a splatter shield for preventing dust from entering an outer housing and fowling sensitive machine components. The welder may include a weld torch assembly with manual adjustments. The welder may include an automatic lead/lag adjustment and control of that adjustment during a welding operation to automatically transition from a first weld zone to a second weld zone.
B23K 9/028 - Seam weldingBacking meansInserts for curved planar seams
B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
B23K 37/02 - Carriages for supporting the welding or cutting element
B23K 37/053 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work aligning cylindrical workClamping devices therefor
F16L 1/10 - Accessories therefor, e.g. anchors for aligning
B23K 9/095 - Monitoring or automatic control of welding parameters
METHOD FOR INSPECTING AN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENING SITE, METHOD FOR APPLYING A FASTENING ELEMENT TO AN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENING SITE, RADAR ASSEMBLY AND TOOL HEAD FOR A ROBOT
A method for inspecting and/or measuring a fastening site (14) with a fastening hole (42), by means of a radar assembly (32) which has a transmit antenna arrangement (92, 94) and a receive antenna arrangement (96, 98), the method including the steps of: positioning the radar assembly (32) in relation to the fastening hole (42) on which a fastening process has been conducted or on which a fastening process is to be conducted, such that the fastening hole (42) is located within a coverage of the transmit antenna arrangement (92, 94) and of the receive antenna arrangement (96, 98); emitting at least one radar signal (T) by the transmit antenna arrangement (92, 94); receiving at least one response signal (R) by the receive antenna arrangement (96, 98); and evaluating and/or recording the response signal (R).
G01S 13/34 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal
G01S 13/88 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications
G01S 13/89 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
G01S 7/02 - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
A hydraulic tool with a protective box assembly including a control circuit and hydraulic pressure sensors is used to operate a prime mover. The control circuit and the hydraulic pressure sensors are used to monitor performance of the hydraulic tool. Systems and methods implemented in a cloud monitor the performance of the hydraulic tool. The systems and methods utilize data collected by the hydraulic pressure sensors, processed by the control circuit, and transmitted via an antenna from the hydraulic tool to the cloud. A first set of systems and methods detect and predict a jam condition in blades associated with the hydraulic tool using statistical analysis of the data. A second set of systems and methods detect faults associated with the hydraulic tool including hydraulic leakage, mechanical wear, and friction.
A rail drill drive train (20) can include a common drive end between a single drive motor (32) and a common gear. A speed train end can extend from the common gear to rotate the drill spindle. A feed train end can independently extend from the common gear to advance and retract the drill spindle. The speed train end can include a sprag gear so that, without unmeshing any gears, the drill spindle is not unnecessarily rotated in the reverse direction when the drive motor is reversed to retract the drill spindle. A rail drill control circuit and related sensors can enable automatic operation throughout the complete drilling cycle without any manual input from the user other than starting the cycle. Such a fully automatic drilling cycle can minimize overall cycle time to preserve battery life and can free the user to perform other tasks between drill moving and clamping operations.
Method for sensing the presence of a fastener in a feeder and fastening system for joining a fastener to a workpiece comprising a head with a receiving element for receiving the fastener destined to be joined to the workpiece, a joining drive element and a feeder for feeding fasteners from a magazine to the receiving element, wherein the feeder comprises a feeding tube adapted to receive fasteners from a magazine and into which the fasteners are driven to the receiving element by compressed air, wherein the feeder is provided with a pressure sensor for sensing the pressure of compressed air flowing through the feeding tube and a microprocessor is provided for processing and computing the pressure to detect the presence or passage of a fastener in the feeding tube.
B23K 11/00 - Resistance weldingSevering by resistance heating
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B21J 15/28 - Control devices specially adapted to riveting machines not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
B21J 15/32 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements
B65G 51/36 - Other devices for indicating or controlling movements of carriers, e.g. for supervising individual tube sections, for counting carriers, for reporting jams or other operating difficulties
Self-piercing riveted joint and self-piercing rivet (10) with a head (12) and a shank (14) which has a shank diameter (Ds), wherein, at a foot end opposite the head (12), the shank (14) has an axial recess (16) which has an axial depth (LB), wherein the recess has a recess volume, wherein a ratio of recess volume to volume of the shank (14) and the head (12) is between 0.06 and 0.08.
Setting tool (10) for blind fasteners comprising a first electric motor (36) with a first drive shaft, which is arranged in a first housing portion (28) and is connected to a tool housing portion (26) via a first transmission device; a tool shaft (32) arranged in the tool housing portion (26), with which a screw tool (34) is connected, wherein the screw tool (34) is rotationally and translationally movable along and around a longitudinal axis (X) between a retracted position and an extended position; a feeder (18) with a fastener delivery tube (66) and a blind fastener supply, the delivery tube (66) being connected at a first end to the blind fastener supply and at a second end to the tool housing portion (26) for delivering the blind fastener in the tool housing portion (26) in front of the screw tool (34) when the screw tool is in the retracted position. The setting tool for blind fasteners further comprises a second electric motor (38) with a second drive shaft, which is arranged in a second housing portion (30) and is connected to the tool housing portion (26) via a second transmission device. The delivery tube (66) merges with the tool housing portion through a receiver assembly (68), the receiver assembly comprising an interface channel (70) connecting directly the delivery tube with the tool housing portion, such that the screw tool (34) can engage with a blind fastener within the tool housing portion.
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
Setting tool (10) for blind rivet nuts comprising a first electric motor (36) with a first drive shaft, which is arranged in a first housing portion (28) and is connected to a tool housing portion (26) via a first transmission device; a tool shaft (32) arranged in the tool housing portion (26), with which a screw tool (34) is connected, wherein the screw tool (34) is rotationally and translationally movable along and around a longitudinal axis (X) between a retracted position and an extended position; a feeder (18) with a fastener delivery tube (66) and a blind rivet nut supply, the delivery tube (66) being connected at a first end to the blind rivet nut supply and at a second end to the tool housing portion (26) for delivering the blind rivet nut in the tool housing portion (26) in front of the screw tool (34) when the screw tool is in the retracted position. The setting tool for blind rivet nuts further comprises a second electric motor (38) with a second drive shaft, which is arranged in a second housing portion (30) and is connected to the tool housing portion (26) via a second transmission device. The delivery tube (66) merges with the tool housing portion through a receiver assembly (68), the receiver assembly comprising an interface channel (70) connecting directly the delivery tube with the tool housing portion, such that the screw tool (34) can engage with a blind rivet nut within the tool housing portion.
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
Method of manufacturing a ground apparatus and ground apparatus comprising an aluminum nut (16) having an internal thread and adapted to clamp an eyelet (28) of an electrical conductor on a corresponding contact area of the stud (12), wherein the nut (16) has at least one coating (30) which contains at least zinc, characterized in that the coating further comprises tin, in that the coating consists of an acid tin-zinc electroplating on the aluminum nut (16) and is such that the tin is between 60 and 80% by weight of the coating and the tin-zinc coating forms a layer with an average thickness of from about 5 to 16 microns
C25D 3/60 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of alloys containing more than 50% by weight of tin
C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated
H01R 4/00 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
F16B 33/06 - Surface treatment of parts furnished with screw-thread, e.g. for preventing seizure
52.
BLIND RIVET NUT, BLIND RIVET NUT ARRANGEMENT AND SETTING METHOD
The present invention relates to a blind rivet nut, a blind rivet nut arrangement and a setting method. More particularly, the present invention relates to a blind rivet nut allowing an easy automated setting comprising a head (12) forming a flange, a shank (14) comprising a head end (16), a foot end (18) and a cylindrical bore (20) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) from the head end (16) to the foot end (18), the bore having a first bore segment near the foot end (18) and a second bore segment near the head end (16), the wall surrounding the second bore segment forming a deformable region of the shank and having an external wall diameter (D1), the foot end (18) having a foot end diameter (D2), wherein the foot end (18) of the shank comprises a tapered chamfer (22) making a foot end angle (A) of 21 to 25 degrees with the longitudinal axis (X), and wherein the ratio of the foot end diameter (D2) to the external wall diameter (D1) is between 0.65 and 0.82.
Self-piercing rivet joint and self-piercing rivet (10) for producing a joining connection between at least two components (C1, C2, C3) comprising a rivet head (12) and a rivet shank (14) having a central shank bore comprising a base, the rivet shank (14) comprises a cylindrical shank outer surface and a shank inner surface limiting the central shank bore, the rivet shank (14) comprises an annular piercing end (22) facing away from the rivet head (12), the shank outer surface has a first diameter (Ds), the central shank bore comprises a bore depth (T) between the base (17) of the central shank bore and the annular piercing end (22), wherein a ratio of the first diameter (Ds) to the bore depth (T) is in the range of 0.50≦Ds/T≦0.67.
Method for setting a blind rivet nut (20) in a workpiece (32) and blind rivet nut setting device (10) comprising: - a housing (12) having a nose (14) defining a longitudinal axis (X), - an actuator (16) fixed to the housing (12), - a feeding assembly (18) comprising a feeding channel adapted to receive a blind rivet nut (20) provided with an internal thread, wherein an end of the channel cooperates with the nose, - a load assembly (22) cooperating with the actuator (16), wherein the load assembly extends along the longitudinal axis and is adapted to emerge out of the housing through the nose, wherein the load assembly comprises a threaded insert (40) having a shank (42) with an external threaded portion, wherein the shank (42) is a hollow shank defining an internal aperture and the shank is movable between engaged positions and release positions, wherein in the engaged positions the threaded portion is adapted to cooperate with the internal thread of the blind rivet nut (20), wherein in the release positions, the threaded portion is adapted to extend at a non-zero distance from the internal thread of the blind rivet nut and the shank (42) can be removed from the blind rivet nut in a translational motion.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
B21J 15/26 - Drives for riveting machinesTransmission means therefor operated by rotary drive, e.g. by electric motor
B21J 15/32 - Devices for inserting or holding rivets in position with or without feeding arrangements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Push buttons made of plastic, other than for use in building
materials; push buttons made of plastic for automotive
assembly; bus bars made partially of plastics, other than
for use in building materials; bus bars made partially of
plastics for automotive assembly. Plastic clips for automotive assembly; pins of plastic for
automotive assembly; glove box door fasteners; bumper
spacers made of plastics or partially of plastics, other
than for use in building materials; fasteners of plastic for
automotive assembly; retainers made of plastics or partially
of plastics for automotive parts. Fasteners of plastic, other than for use in building
materials; plastic clips, other than for use in building
materials; retainers, other than for use in building
materials; carpet retainers, door trim fasteners, trim
component fasteners, inner fender fasteners, door trim pad
fasteners, door trim panel fasteners, interior trim panel
fasteners, exterior trim molding fasteners, all the
aforesaid goods made of plastics or partially of plastics,
none of the aforesaid goods for use in building materials;
electrical connector plastic fasteners, other than for use
in building materials; straps, tie straps, straps for
attaching to a hole, straps for attaching to a stud, straps
to secure a wire bundle, wire bundle clips, wire routing
clips, tube routing clips, hose routing clips, routing
clips, vibration damping routing clips, all the aforesaid
goods made of plastics or partially of plastics, none of the
aforesaid goods for use in building materials; collars of
plastic for fastening pipes, other than for use in building
materials; pins of plastic, other than for use in building
materials; grommets, grommet fasteners, all the aforesaid
goods made of plastics or partially of plastics, none of the
aforesaid goods for use in building materials; plastic
fasteners for electrical connector used in automotive
assembly; plastic straps used in automotive assembly;
plastic collars used for fastening pipes in automotive
assembly; grommet fasteners for automotive assembly made of
plastics or partially of plastics; non-metallic sealing
plugs used in automotive assembly.
56.
FASTENER MADE OF ALUMINIUM ALLOY COMPRISING SCANDIUM
Fastener for securing at least a first component and a second component together, the fastener comprising: - a securing portion (12) adapted to be secured to the first and/or the second component, and - a guiding portion (14) adapted to be guided by a manipulator or a tool in order to set the securing portion in the first and/or the second component, wherein the securing portion and the handling portion form a one-piece element made of one unique aluminium alloy having a composition between 0.03 and 0.55 wt% Scandium.
The present application relates to a joining device comprising a protective gas mouthpiece (26) adapted to carry out a joining process of a stud to a workpiece (14), the device comprising a main body (28) having an opening (34) extending along a stud axis (X) and adapted to receive a stud (12), and a supporting surface (36) adapted to be arranged on the workpiece (14), wherein the main body (28) delimits an internal space (40), into which a protective gas can be introduced for carrying out the joining process when the supporting surface (36) rests on the workpiece (14), a channel (30) adapted to feed the protective gas from a feed unit into the internal space (40). The protective gas mouthpiece (26) further comprises a cleaning unit (32) having a plasma torch (48) and adapted to locally supply a plasma jet (50) on the surface of the workpiece (14), such that the plasma jet (50) is adapted to clean the surface of the workpiece (14) before the joining process, the cleaning unit (32) being attached to the main body (28) and connected to the internal space (40).
A portable power source can be used during the assembly of a vehicle. The portable power source includes a housing with a docking port and a rechargeable battery pack removably received in the docking port. The rechargeable battery pack is configured to provide electrical power for programming one or more electrical control systems of the vehicle. The example portable power source also includes a pair of cables connected to the housing and electrically coupled to the rechargeable battery pack. The pair of cables are configured to removably connect to battery leads of the vehicle.
Method for setting a plug and device (10) for setting plugs in openings in a vehicle body component, comprising a magazine unit (12) adapted to receive a plurality of plugs, setting unit (14) with a housing having a collar (74) configured to hold a plug (18), a spindle (70) cooperating with the housing and configured to drive the plug toward an opening, and a punch (76) operately configured to drive a plug from a pre-mounted position to a locked position, wherein the device (10) further comprises a delivery unit (16) with a slider (46) and a drawer (50) adapted to isolate a plug (18) from the plurality of plugs in the magazine unit (12) and to transfer said plug from the magazine unit to the setting unit (14).
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B23P 19/02 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for connecting objects by press fit or for detaching same
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
26 - Small items for dressmaking; artifical flowers; false hair
Goods & Services
(1) Bus bars made partially of plastics, other than for use in building materials; electrical connector plastic fasteners, other than for use in building materials in the nature of plastic connectors for fastening wires which prevent wire rotation
(2) Fasteners of plastic, other than for use in building materials and furniture, namely, non-metal fastener bolts, nuts, screws, and rivets; plastic clips, other than for use in building materials and furniture, namely, cable clips of plastic and pipe clips of plastic, and plastic clips adapted to securely receive bolts; retainers, other than for use in building materials and furniture, in the nature of non-metal fastener bolts, nuts, screws, and plastic retainers adapted to securely receive bolts; carpet retainers, door trim fasteners, door trim pad fasteners, door trim panel fasteners, all the aforesaid goods made of plastics or partially of plastics, none of the aforesaid goods for use in building materials; electrical connector plastic fasteners, other than for use in building materials in the nature of cable clips of plastic; wire bundle clips, wire routing clips, tube routing clips, hose routing clips, routing clips, vibration damping routing clips, all the aforesaid goods made of plastics or partially of plastics, none of the aforesaid goods for use in building materials; bumper spacer brackets made of plastics or partially of plastics, other than for use in building materials; collars of plastic for fastening pipes, other than for use in building materials; cotter pins of plastic, other than for use in building materials; grommets, grommet fasteners, all the aforesaid goods made of plastics or partially of plastics, none of the aforesaid goods for use in building materials or furniture
(3) Tie straps, straps for attaching to a hole, straps for attaching to a stud, straps to secure a wire bundle
(4) Fasteners of plastic, other than for use in building materials and furniture, namely, snap fasteners
Fasteners of plastic, other than for use in building materials; plastic clips, other than for use in building materials; retainers, other than for use in building materials; carpet retainers, door trim fasteners, trim component fasteners, inner fender fasteners, door trim pad fasteners, door trim panel fasteners, interior trim panel fasteners, exterior trim molding fasteners, all the aforesaid goods made of plastics or partially of plastics, none of the aforesaid goods for use in building materials; electrical connector plastic fasteners, other than for use in building materials; bus bars made partially of plastics, other than for use in building materials; push buttons made of plastic, other than for use in building materials; straps, tie straps, straps for attaching to a hole, straps for attaching to a stud, straps to secure a wire bundle, wire bundle clips, wire routing clips, tube routing clips, hose routing clips, routing clips, vibration damping routing clips, all the aforesaid goods made of plastics or partially of plastics, none of the aforesaid goods for use in building materials; bumper spacers made of plastics or partially of plastics, other than for use in building materials; collars of plastic for fastening pipes, other than for use in building materials; pins of plastic, other than for use in building materials; grommets, grommet fasteners, all the aforesaid goods made of plastics or partially of plastics, none of the aforesaid goods for use in building materials; fasteners of plastic for automotive assembly; plastic clips for automotive assembly; retainers made of plastics or partially of plastics for automotive parts; glove box door fasteners; electrical connector plastic fasteners for automotive assembly; bus bars made partially of plastics for automotive assembly; push buttons made of plastic for automotive assembly; straps for automotive assembly; collars of plastic for fastening pipes for automotive assembly; pins of plastic for automotive assembly; grommet fasteners for automotive assembly made of plastics or partially of plastics; fitting parts made of plastics or partially of plastics for automotive assembly; sealing plugs for automotive assembly; all the aforesaid goods excluding hanging supports for domestic curtains, especially curtain rods, curtain rails, curtain holders, holders for curtain rods, curtain ring, cable tension regulators for curtains; None of the aforesaid for use in relation to, or including, domestic window covers, domestic window covering products, domestic curtain rails, domestic curtain runners or domestic curtain fittings.
Closing plug (10, 100) for closing an opening (20, 120), in particular in a body structure of an automobile, having: - an insert component (12, 112) adapted to be mounted in the opening, wherein the insert component comprises: a tubular body (22, 122) with pre-mounting element and/or a locking element, a sealing element (24, 124) surrounding the outer surface of the tubular body and destined to be arranged in the opening, a circumference collar (26, 126), - a lid component (14, 114) for cooperating with the insert component (12, 112), wherein the lid component comprises a top side (70, 170) and a lateral side, wherein the lateral side has an outer locking contour and an outer pre-mounting contour, wherein the lid component (14, 114) is movable relative to the insert component (12, 112) between a pre-mounted position and a locked position, in which the locking contour cooperates with the locking element and the lateral side of the lid component (14, 114) is entirely inserted into the hole and urges the sealing element radially outward.
Method for producing a blind rivet (32), fastening arrangement (68), and stamping tool (44) for producing a blind rivet (32), comprising: - a rivet sleeve (10) comprising a sleeve head and a sleeve shank, the sleeve shank comprising a first portion that adjoins the sleeve head and a second portion that adjoins said first portion and extends as far as the tail, and - a rivet mandrel (30) comprising a mandrel shank, the mandrel shank being arranged in a longitudinal bore of the rivet sleeve, the second portion being designed to deform to a blind head at least in part during a setting process, and the first portion (24) comprising an outer surface that is offset radially towards the outside, relative to the second portion (26), such that a shoulder (28) is arranged between the outer surfaces of the first and second portion (24, 26), and the first portion being plastically deformed at the outer periphery of the sleeve shank in order to increase the strength of said first portion.
Welding element (10), which is suitable for being connected to a workpiece using a welding method and comprises: - a head (14) 14 having a welding surface (22) and a stop surface (24) that is remote from the welding surface (22), - a shaft-like anchor portion (12) which extends along a longitudinal axis (Xa) between a first end region (18) and a second end region (20), the first end region (18) being connected to the stop surface (24), characterised in that the welding surface (22) comprises a plurality of evenly and uniformly distributed pointed projections (26).
B23K 11/00 - Resistance weldingSevering by resistance heating
B23K 11/16 - Resistance weldingSevering by resistance heating taking account of the properties of the material to be welded
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding
B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
F16B 37/06 - Devices for fastening nuts to surfaces, e.g. sheets, plates by means of welding or riveting
65.
METHOD FOR EVALUATING A WELDED JOINT AND WELDED-JOINT EVALUATION DEVICE
Method for evaluating a welded joint (18) between a first component (12) and a second component (14), comprising the steps of: bringing a first electrical pole (20) into contact with the first component (12) and bringing a second electrical pole (22) into contact with the second component (14) such that the welded joint (18) is arranged between the first and the second pole (20, 22); applying a first electrical quantity (28) to the welded joint (18) such that an electrical current (i) flows through the welded joint (18); measuring a second electrical quantity (30) at the first and the second pole (20, 22); comparing a measured value (ΩF; UF) of the second electrical quantity (30) with a reference value (Ω0; U0); and evaluating the welded joint (18) on the basis of the comparison step.
B23K 31/12 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to investigating the properties, e.g. the weldability, of materials
66.
JOINING METHOD AND JOINING DEVICE WITH A PREPARATION STEP FOR THE FIRST AND/OR THE SECOND JOINING SURFACES OF THE COMPONENT AND THE JOINING ELEMENT
The present application relates to a method for joining joining elements (24) to components (32), in particular for stud welding, comprising the steps of: providing a joining element (24) having a first joining surface (30), and providing a component (32) having a second joining surface (34); preparing the first and/or the second joining surface (30, 34), wherein the preparation step includes detecting the state of the first and/or the second joining surface (30, 34); joining the joining element (24) to the component (32); wherein the preparation step includes carrying out at least one of the following detection methods on the first and/or on the second joining surface (30, 34): (i) an electrical contact resistance measurement on the joining surface (30, 34), (ii) an electrical conductivity measurement on the joining surface (30, 34), (iii) a fluorescence measurement on the joining surface (30, 34) and (iv) a laser measurement on the joining surface (30, 34). A correpsonding joining device is also defined.
Method for joining joining elements (24) to components (28), particularly for stud welding, with the following steps: preparation of a joining element (24), which comprises a first joining surface (26), and preparation of a component (28), which comprises a second joining surface (30); preparation of the first and/or second joining surface (26; 30); and carrying out the joining process, in which the joining element (24) is joined to the component (28); wherein the preparatory step comprises at least one of the following cleaning methods for cleaning the first and/or second joining surface: a TIG arc method, a plasma gas cleaning method and a snow jet method.
A magazine assembly (30) for temporarily receiving joining elements (22) has a housing (32) defining a longitudinal axis (34), within which a plurality of joining elements (22) can be accommodated axially in sequence, and a conveyor (54), which is configured for conveying joining elements (22) from a first axial end (36) of the housing (32) to an opposite second axial end (38) of the housing. A plurality of housing nests (46) is formed within the housing (32), which are arranged in sequence along the longitudinal axis (34) and which are each configured for receiving a joining element (22), wherein the conveyor (54) is configured for conveying a single joining element (22) or several joining elements (22) in cycles from an infeed housing nest (48) at the first axial end (36) of the housing (32) to a dispensing housing nest (50) at the opposite second axial end (38) of the housing (32).
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
The invention relates to a joining method for connecting at least one first component (1) to a second component (2) without pre-punching, wherein the first component and the second component are positioned relative to one another prior to the production of the connection and in any case are placed against one another in part by means of an auxiliary joining element (7), which is joined via a joining device to the components positioned relative to one another, wherein the auxiliary joining element firstly passes through the first component in the region of a joining area without pre-punching and is then connected to the second component, also without pre-punching, wherein, before the components are connected by means of the auxiliary joining element, the first component is thermally pre-treated locally in the region of the joining area via an electric arc (9), which is formed between the first component (1) on the one hand and an electrode (3) of the joining device on the other hand, in such a way that in any case a heat-affected zone (10) is formed on the first component in the joining area, in which heat-affected zone the first component is heated in such a way that a strength of the first component in the heat-affected zone is reduced and/or the first component is melted in the heat-affected zone.
Method (50) for joining a joining element (18) onto a workpiece (20), in particular for stud welding or stud gluing, characterized by the steps: provision of a joining element (18) and a workpiece (20) onto which the joining element (18) is to be joined; detection (52) of at least one characteristic variable of the workpiece (20) and/or of the joining element (18); evaluation (54) of the at least one characteristic variable and classification of the at least one characteristic variable into one of at least a first and a second variable class; performance of the joining process (58; 64) if the at least one characteristic variable is classified into the first variable class; and performance of a cleaning process (66) on the workpiece (20) and/or on the joining element (18) and performance of the joining process (68) after the cleaning process (66) if the at least one characteristic variable is classified into the second variable class.
A joining head (101; 1011) for the joining of a joining element (12) to a workpiece (14), wherein the joining head (101; 1011) has a fluid cylinder (16) that acts in an axial direction for actuating a loading pin (18), wherein the fluid cylinder (16) has a cross-sectional area and defines a dimension of the joining head (101; 1011) in a predetermined radial direction, wherein the cross-sectional area of the fluid cylinder (16) deviates from a circular shape in order to reduce the dimension of the joining head (101; 1011) in the predetermined radial direction or wherein the loading pin (18) of the joining head (101; 1011) is arranged offset in the predetermined radial direction in relation to a centre of the associated fluid cyl-inder (16), in order to make joining in closer proximity to an end wall of a workpiece (14) possible.
Joining element (12) for joining to a component (16), having a flange portion (24) and a shank portion (26) which extends from the flange portion (24) along a longitudinal axis (28), wherein the shank portion (26) comprises an external thread (34), wherein the external thread (34) has a pitch (P), a core diameter (d1) and a nominal diameter (d2) as well as a lower flank (38) which faces the flange portion (24) and an upper flank (36) which faces away from the flange portion (24). In this case, the lower flank (38) of the external thread (34) comprises a radial inside portion (62) and a radial outside portion (64), wherein an inner lower flank angle (γ) between the radial inside portion (62) and a reference plane (66) which extends transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (28) is smaller than an outer lower flank angle (δ) between the radial outside portion (64) and the reference plane (66).
Testing apparatus (10) for testing a joining connection (17) between a stud (12) and a workpiece (14) from which the stud (12) projects axially, having a supporting sleeve (24), which is designed to be supported axially on the workpiece (14) in a manner concentric to the stud (12); a rotary connecting member (64), which can be displaced axially on the supporting sleeve (24) and is designed to establish an axial connection to the stud (12) by way of a rotary movement (a); and a tension sleeve (34), which is coupled to the supporting sleeve (24) and to the rotary connecting member (64) such that rotation of the tension sleeve (34) results in the first instance in an axial connection between the rotary connecting member (64) and the stud (12) and results thereafter in an axial movement (s) of the rotary connecting member (64), in order for the stud (12) to be subjected to an axial testing force (F).
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G01N 3/16 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying steady tensile or compressive forces applied through gearing
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
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SELF-PIERCING RIVET AND SELF-PIERCING RIVETED JOINT
Self-piercing riveted joint with a self piercing rivet and self-piercing rivet (10') for joining workpieces having a head (12') which comprises a head diameter, and having a shank (14') which comprises a shank diameter. The shank (14'), on the foot end (18') located opposite the head (12'), comprises an axial recess (22') which has an axial depth (LB'). The shank (14') comprises a flat surface portion (20) or a circular cutter on the foot end (18'). An axial circular recess is realized in a region of a transition portion (16') between the head (12') and the shank (14').
Joining tool (10) for inductively heating an, at least in some portions, inductively heatable joining member (18), wherein the joining tool (10) has a joining head (12) having a holding device (28) for holding the joining member (18). The joining tool (10) further has an inductive heating device (36), wherein an electric coil (40) of the inductive heating device (36) is arranged such that a joining member (18) held in the holding device (28) can be inductively heated. The inductive heating device (36) here has a heat exchanger tube (50).
A method for producing a closed-end blind rivet (1) comprising the following steps: providing a mandrel (2) having a mandrel head (4) and having a breakneck portion (6) located between said head and a stem (5), which breakneck portion has an initial breaking strength, inserting the mandrel head (4) into an opening in a preformed blank (13), and extruding the blank (13) over the mandrel (2) to form a rivet body (3) in such a manner that a first, closed end of the rivet body (3) closely surrounds the mandrel head (4) and the interior of the rivet body (3), wherein the tensile stress on the breakneck portion (6) during extrusion of the rivet body (3) is less than the initial breaking strength of the breakneck portion (6), and forming a flange (9) at a second, open end of the rivet body (3), reducing the tensile strength of the mandrel (2), and thus of the initial breaking strength of the breakneck portion (6), by heat treatment of the blind rivet (1) composed of the rivet body (3) and mandrel (2). The invention also relates to a closed-end blind rivet produced by such a method.
A fastener (1) for two operating states has a receptacle part (2) with a receiving aperture (3) and fastening means for attachment to a first component. An insertion part (4) with a pin-like plug-in section (45) that has, at a fastening end opposite the insertion end (49), fastening means for attaching a second component can be inserted into the receiving aperture (3) of the receptacle part (2). In a first fastening state, the plug-in section (45) of the insertion part (4) is inserted deep into the receiving aperture (3) and releasably connected to the receptacle part (2) by latching first retaining means (53, 54, 55), which are designed such that the insertion part (4) can be displaced by a release force into a second fastening state. In the second fastening state, the insertion part (4) engages with the plug-in section (45) less deeply in the receiving aperture (3) and is secured in the receiving aperture (3) by second retaining means (30, 51).
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F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
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METHOD FOR INJECTION MOLDING A FASTENING ELEMENT, AND FASTENING ELEMENT
In a method for injection molding a fastening element (1, 21) from plastic by means of an injection mold that encloses a cavity and that molds a fastening element (1, 21) having a body (2, 22) extending along an axis with a wall (3) that encloses a hole (4, 24) extending in the axial direction for accommodating a stud or the like, the injection mold is designed such that the cavity has a uniform thickness, wherein liquid crystal polymer material (LCP) is used as the plastic and is injected centrally into the cavity of the injection mold at an axial injection end in such a manner that the flow front of the material advances uniformly axially into the cavity.
A fastening system for fastening a trim part (41) to a support part (40) has a stud (1) for fastening to the support part (40), and has a fastening element (10) with a stud receptacle (22) into which the stud (1) can be inserted along its axis and that has engagement means for engaging with the stud. The stud (1) and the fastening element (10) have cooperating coupling regions (4, 28) that are provided with a geometric shape that deviates from a circular shape concentric to the axis of the stud (1) in such a manner that, once the stud (1) has been joined to the fastening element (10), a resistance to rotation of the stud (1) in the fastening element (10) arises when a torque acts on the fastening element (10).
F16B 5/02 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
F16B 37/08 - Quickly-detachable nuts, e.g. consisting of two or more partsNuts movable along the bolt after tilting the nut
F16B 39/10 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down by a plate or ring immovable with regard to the bolt or object
F16B 41/00 - Measures against loss of bolts, nuts, or pinsMeasures against unauthorised operation of bolts, nuts, or pins
Clip for Fastening to a Flat Component In a clip (10) having a body (11) that has a receiving slot (16) for accommodating the flat component and has a locking finger (23), a free end of the locking finger (23) projects into the receiving slot (16) and is attached to the body (11) by elastically deformable webs (27, 28) that lie on an axis extending crosswise to the insertion direction and parallel to the receiving slot (16). A release lever (33) is attached to the one locking finger (23) in such a way that the one locking finger (23) can be moved into a release position by a force acting on the release lever (33) in a release direction, in which release position the free end of the locking finger (23) is disengaged from a flat component accommodated in the receiving slot (16).
In a method for fastening a rivet element (1) to at least one workpiece (W) a rivet element (1) is used that has has a hollow shank (2), a punch head (5) at one end of the shank (2), a flange (8) at a distance from the punch head (5), and a deformation region (9) between the flange (8) and the punch head (5). By means of a cylindrical mandrel (15) of a fastening device (20), the punch head (5) of the rivet element (1) is pressed through the workpiece supported on a first dolly (12), thereby forming a rivet hole. Subsequently, by means of a riveting die (17) directed toward the punch head (5), the deformation region (9) of the shank (2) is formed into a closure flange (18) contacting the workpiece (W), wherein the flange of the rivet element (1) is supported on a second dolly (14).
Fastener for welding, joining method and joining connection In a fastener (1) of metal having a shank (2), which has a welding end (3) and at some distance from the welding end (3) a flange (5), which has a greater diameter than the shank (2), the flange (5) on the side turned toward the welding end (3) is provided with a plurality of projections (10), which are arranged at some distance from the shank (2) and from each other and which with their free ends form contact surfaces for a structural part.
Machines and machine tools for the application and assembly of plastic fasteners and components; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods all included in this Class 7. Plastic fasteners; plastic assembly and fastener components; ail included in this Class 20.
