Metal fusion bonding – Process – Specific mode of heating or applying pressure
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-16
2009-11-24
McNeil, Jennifer (Department: 1794)
Metal fusion bonding
Process
Specific mode of heating or applying pressure
C228S212000, C228S249000, C228S262720
Reexamination Certificate
active
07621437
ABSTRACT:
A structural assembly and an associated system and method for manufacture are provided. The structural assembly includes an elongate member and a first connector member that is connected to an end of the elongate member by a braze joint. A second connector member can be connected to an end of the elongate member opposite the first connector by another braze joint. The elongate member is formed of a metal matrix composite material that includes a plurality of fibers of a reinforcement material disposed in a metal matrix. Each connector member is formed of a material that is dissimilar to the material of the elongate member. The braze joints can be formed by selectively heating the braze material, e.g., with an inductive coil that extends circumferentially around only a portion of the structural assembly.
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Brown Ronald W.
Firth Lee C.
Herb William R.
Matsen Marc R.
Nansen David S.
Alston & Bird LLP
McNeil Jennifer
Savage Jason L
The Boeing Company
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