公开(公告)号：EP3102357A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-14

申请号：EP15743497.8

申请日：2015-02-02

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： SPINELLA, Donald, J. ,  BERGSTROM, Daniel

IPC: B23K11/20

CPC classification number: H01R4/027 ,  B23K11/11 ,  B23K11/20 ,  B23K35/0288 ,  B23K2203/20 ,  F16B37/061 ,  H01R4/625 ,  H01R43/0214 ,  Y10T403/472

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.

公开(公告)号：EP3013512A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-04

申请号：EP14817631.6

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： SPINELLA, Donald, J. ,  BERGSTROM, Daniel

IPC: B23K11/20

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar metals like steel and aluminum utilizes a steel rivet and a spot welding machine. The rivet and metals are stacked and the heat from the welder's electric current softens the lower melting point aluminum allowing the rivet to penetrate the aluminum and weld to the steel layer. The fastener may be used to join stacks with several layers of different materials and may be used to apply a threaded socket or stud made from steel or titanium to an aluminum or magnesium alloy structure. Layers of non-conductive materials like plastic and ceramics may also be affixed to a conductive layer using the fastener made from a compatible material that extends through a pilot hole.

Abstract translation: 用于固定钢和铝等不同金属的设备和方法使用钢铆钉和点焊机。 铆钉和金属堆叠在一起，焊机电流产生的热量使较低熔点的铝软化，从而允许铆钉穿透铝并焊接到钢层。 该紧固件可用于将多层不同材料的叠层结合在一起，并且可用于将由钢或钛制成的螺纹套筒或双头螺栓应用于铝或镁合金结构。 诸如塑料和陶瓷之类的非导电材料的层也可以使用由延伸穿过导孔的兼容材料制成的紧固件固定到导电层。

公开(公告)号：EP1204506A2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-15

申请号：EP00944816.8

申请日：2000-06-22

Applicant: NEWCOR, INC. ,  Alcoa Inc.

Inventor： VANOTTEREN, Robert, G. ,  PATRICK, Edward, P. ,  SPINELLA, Donald, J.

IPC: B23K11/14 ,  B23K11/18

CPC classification number: B23K11/14 ,  B23K11/185 ,  B23K11/34

Abstract: A projection coined onto a metal sheet (52), preferably an aluminum sheet, for projection welding the sheet to an adjacent metal sheet. The projection has a thickness greater than the thickness of the sheet on which it is formed. The wall (55) of the projection surrounds a first recess (1) and a second recess (63) is formed in a side of the sheet opposite the projection from which the metal cold flows to form the projection. A welding gun assembly having an improved low interia, fast response to the collapse of the projection welding the sheet having the projection to the adjacent sheet.