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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2024
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2021
Rohr, Inc., Chula Vista, CA (US);
Shyan Bob Shen, San Diego, CA (US);
Michael van Tooren, San Diego, CA (US);
Sarah Lohman, San Diego, CA (US);
Daniel O. Ursenbach, Caledonia, IL (US);
Paolo Ballocchi, Newcastle, GB;
ROHR, INC., Chula Vista, CA (US);
Abstract
During a formation method, a first component and a second component are provided. The first component is configured from or otherwise includes a first fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite. The first component also includes a base and a material buildup on a portion of the base. The second component is configured from or otherwise includes a second fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite. The second component is arranged with the first component. The second component abuts the material buildup. The second component is vibration welded to the first component to provide a weld joint between the first component and the second component. At least a portion of the material buildup is displaced during the vibration welding.