Method of forming a metal-to-plastic joint

Details Method of forming a metal-to-plastic joint Method of forming a metal-to-plastic joint

1987-05-13

1988-09-13

Moon, Charlie T.

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

29520, 295241, 295252, 264249, 403274, B21D 3900, B23P 1100

Patent

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047698969

ABSTRACT:
A small metal member (50) is secured to a surface (32) of a plastic member (30) by lock tabs (54) bent into a recess (34) in the surface (32), and the plastic material of a central boss (38) in the recess (34) is bulk deformed over ends (68) of the lock tabs (54) forming a recessed joint (70).

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