Self alignment structure for applications joining extruded members

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9915046
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14968909

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A self alignment structure for joining extruded members. The self-aligning structure includes one or more decking members including an upper panel and a lower panel connected by webbing members. One side of the decking member has a void space between the upper panel and lower panel and another side the decking member may have a vertical webbing member between the upper panel and the lower panel. The self aligning structure further includes an upper shelf and lower shelf, each shelf extending horizontally relative to the vertical webbing member. The shelves being operable to align a neighboring decking member, forming abutment joints in preparation for a friction stir welding process.

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HFW SOLUTIONS INC2430 DYESS AVENUE RAPID CITY SC 57701

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen, Casey Dean Rapid City, US 3 4
Tweedy, Bryan Matthew Rapid City, US 3 4

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