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US08819912B2 Method of assembling workpieces utilizing shape memory polymer activation to facilitate alignment and retention
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使用形状记忆聚合物活化来组装工件以促进对准和保留的方法
- Patent Title: Method of assembling workpieces utilizing shape memory polymer activation to facilitate alignment and retention
- Patent Title (中): 使用形状记忆聚合物活化来组装工件以促进对准和保留的方法
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Application No.: US13415220Application Date: 2012-03-08
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Publication No.: US08819912B2Publication Date: 2014-09-02
- Inventor: Alan L. Browne , Nancy L. Johnson , Paul W. Alexander , Nilesh D. Mankame , Nicholas W Pinto, IV
- Applicant: Alan L. Browne , Nancy L. Johnson , Paul W. Alexander , Nilesh D. Mankame , Nicholas W Pinto, IV
- Applicant Address: US MI Detroit
- Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Current Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Detroit
- Main IPC: B29C65/66
- IPC: B29C65/66 ; B29C61/00 ; B23P11/00
Abstract:
A method of adaptively assembling first and second workpieces utilizing shape memory polymer activation to facilitate alignment and retention, wherein the workpieces present and the method employs at least one active nub and/or mated receptacle, and the modulus shifting and shape memorization capabilities of shape memory polymer are alternatively used to further engage the nub and receptacle during assembly.
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