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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 01, 2010
Kevin T. Slattery, St. Charles, MO (US);
Christopher H. Swallow, Rolla, MO (US);
Kevin T. Slattery, St. Charles, MO (US);
Christopher H. Swallow, Rolla, MO (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
An assembly for positioning a structural assembly for friction stir welding, and a system and method for friction stir welding the structural assembly are provided. The assembly includes a substrate defining a recessed pattern therein, and at least one structural member positioned within the recessed pattern to at least partially secure the structural member therein. The structural member is positioned adjacent to the substrate and within the recessed pattern such that the substrate and structural member are formed of materials capable of being friction stir welded together.