Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Structural member making
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-29
2008-01-29
Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Structural member making
C029S897000, C029S507000, C296S029000, C296S203010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07322106
ABSTRACT:
A method of manufacturing a node for joining a plurality of structural members together, such as in a vehicular body and frame assembly, is well suited for joining structural members that are formed from differing materials. An insert is provided having a node securing portion and a mounting portion that is adapted to have a structural member secured thereto. A node is formed about the node securing portion of the insert for joining a plurality of structural members together. The insert can be formed from a first material, while the node can be formed from a second material that is different from the first material. The insert can be provided with a node securing portion having at least one aperture or protrusion formed therein, and the node can be formed within or about the aperture or protrusion. A plurality of inserts can be provided, each having a node securing portion and a mounting portion, and the node can be formed about each of the node securing portions of the inserts. The structural members can be secured to the mounting portions of the inserts before the node is formed.
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Online Definition for Aperture (Compact Oxford English Dictionary -www.askoxford.com/concise—oed/aperture?view=uk).
Marando Richard A.
McGill Scott M.
Poirier Jason A.
Simboli Andrew R.
Afzali Sarang
Bryant David P.
Dana Corporation
MacMillan Sobanski & Todd LLC
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