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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2009
Kurt A. Seibold, Whitemore Lake, MI (US);
Carlos F. Lopez, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Timothy S. Myers, Northville, MI (US);
Gregory V. Steinke, Brighton, MI (US);
Kurt A. Seibold, Whitemore Lake, MI (US);
Carlos F. Lopez, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Timothy S. Myers, Northville, MI (US);
Gregory V. Steinke, Brighton, MI (US);
Johnson Controls Technology Corporation, Holland, MI (US);
Abstract
Attachment mechanisms are provided that may be riveted on one end and welded on another flanged end. The flanges may allow the rivets to be welded to a frame or other part without additional support plates. In certain embodiments, the rivets may simplify manufacturing and packaging as well as reduce the weight of the attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanisms may promote load distribution, allow for the use of thinner materials, facilitate attachment to heat treated materials, allow for attachment of parts that are difficult to access, reduce fixturing, and improve manufacturing efficiency, among other things.