Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Patent
1996-03-22
1998-07-07
Hughes, S. Thomas
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
2952501, 83 19, 83 50, 72327, B23P 1100, B26D 104, B21D 2826
Patent
active
057749728
ABSTRACT:
A novel method is provided for forming a clear hole through a composite plate. In the present method, the hole is twice-punched by a punching apparatus. At least two plates can be joined together to form a wall of a trailer. Each composite plate is formed from top and bottom skins having a resilient core sandwiched therebetween. The bottom skin of one plate and the top skin of the adjacent plate each include an integrally formed skin extension which extends past the end of the respective cores and overlaps the respective top or bottom skin on the adjacent plate. To perform the method, the following steps are taken: The composite plates are placed adjacent to each other and the punching apparatus is engaged with the plate to be punched to compress the plate core material. The punching apparatus punches through the plate and skin to form a hole therethrough. The apparatus is then withdrawn from its engagement and the core is allowed to expand into the hole. Next, the apparatus is re-engaged with the plate and skin and compresses the core. The apparatus re-punches through the plate and skin in the same location as the first-punched hole to shear any excess material from within the hole. The punching apparatus is then re-withdrawn from its engagement. After being punching twice, the hole is clear and free of any interfering material. A rivet can be easily placed through the hole to join the plates together.
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Hughes S. Thomas
Wabash National Corporation
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