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Multilayer component assemblies for automobiles

A technology of automotive components and components, applied in the direction of vehicle components, upper structure sub-assemblies, connections between upper structure sub-assemblies, etc., can solve problems such as unsuitable aluminum parts

Active Publication Date: 2019-11-01
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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Additionally, manufacturing processes and methods of joining components that are suitable for steel components may not be suitable for the same aluminum components

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[0018] The illustrated embodiments are disclosed with reference to the drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the disclosed embodiments are intended to be merely examples that may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale, some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Specific structural and functional details disclosed are not to be interpreted as limiting, but as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to practice the disclosed concepts.

[0019] To improve fuel efficiency, automobiles may include aluminum alloy components. Traditional joining processes such as spot welding may not be suitable for aluminum alloy components. Aluminum alloy components can be joined using self-piercing rivets. Self-piercing rivets are an advantageous joining process due to their high productivity and high compatibility with adhesives. Although self-piercing rivets are a sui...

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An automotive aluminum alloy component assembly includes a first vehicle component defining a first joint region and a first cutout. The assembly also includes a second vehicle component defining a second joint region. The assembly also includes a third vehicle component defining a third joint region. Portions of the first and third joint region sandwich the second joint region. A first self-piercing rivet is disposed within the second and third components and aligned with the first cutout.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to automotive body assemblies including self-piercing rivets (SPRs). Background technique [0002] A pickup truck is a motor vehicle with a rear open-top cargo area, commonly called a bed. Pickup trucks are popular largely because the cargo bed allows the vehicle to be used in many different ways, including carrying various types of cargo and towing various types of trailers. Traditionally, much of the body structure of pickup trucks has been formed from steel alloys. Through years of experience, pickup truck designers have learned how to design steel pickup truck body components to withstand a variety of demanding pickup truck applications. The current regulatory and economic environment has increased the importance of making pickup trucks that are more fuel efficient while maintaining or improving functionality and durability. One way to reduce the fuel consumption of a vehicle is to reduce the structural weight of t...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): B62D25/00B62D29/00
CPCB62D27/02F16B5/04F16B19/086B62D25/00F16B19/04
Inventor 安德里亚·麦凯维·坎贝尔阿曼达·凯·弗莱斯达林·尼尔·瓦格纳斯里纳斯·维扎亚库马尔
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC