Multi-material joint assembly, joint and method for a vehicle
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United States of America Patent
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Jan 16, 2018
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Jan 8, 2016
filing date -
Jan 8, 2016
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Abstract
A multi-panel joint assembly, joint and method for a vehicle includes a first panel forming an outer skin on the vehicle, a second panel having a second panel flange portion overlapping the first panel, a third panel having a third panel flange portion overlapping the second panel flange portion, throughholes in registry with one another defined respectively in the first panel, the second panel flange portion, and the third panel flange portion, a rivet nut received through the throughole of the first panel, a fastener received through the throughholes of the second and third panels and threadedly secured to the rivet nut for securing the second and third panels to the first panel, and a washer interposed between the first panel and a deformed portion of the rivet nut for protecting the first panel from being damaged by the deformed portion.
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International Classification(s)
- 2016 Application Filing Year
- B60K Class
- 2914 Applications Filed
- 2276 Patents Issued To-Date
- 78.11 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 2 Citation Count
- B60K Class
- 24.10 % this patent is cited more than
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