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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2025
Filed:
May. 08, 2024
Applicant:
Howmet Aerospace Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Inventors:
Donald J. Spinella, Greensburg, PA (US);
Daniel Bergstrom, Sarver, PA (US);
Assignee:
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 4/02 (2006.01); B23K 11/11 (2006.01); B23K 11/20 (2006.01); B23K 35/02 (2006.01); B23K 103/20 (2006.01); F16B 5/08 (2006.01); F16B 37/06 (2006.01); H01R 4/62 (2006.01); H01R 43/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 4/027 (2013.01); B23K 11/11 (2013.01); B23K 11/20 (2013.01); B23K 35/0288 (2013.01); F16B 37/061 (2013.01); H01R 43/0214 (2013.01); B23K 2103/20 (2018.08); F16B 5/08 (2013.01); H01R 4/625 (2013.01); Y10T 403/472 (2015.01);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.