Fastening element, method for fastening a first component to a second component, and vehicle part

A two-part fastening element with an anchoring and removable part, anchored via mechanical vibrations, addresses the challenge of non-destructive separation in ultrasonic welding, enabling efficient and easy disassembly of plastic or wooden components.

DE102024133540A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-21BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-15
Publication Date
2026-05-21

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Technical Problem

Existing ultrasonic welding methods for joining plastic or wooden components using pins or bolts create robust connections but cannot be separated non-destructively, leading to difficulties in disassembly and maintenance.

Method used

A two-part fastening element with an anchoring part and a removable part, where the anchoring part is anchored using mechanical vibrations and a detachable connection allows for non-destructive separation by releasing the clamping force through the removable part.

Benefits of technology

Enables quick, reliable, and non-destructive attachment and detachment of components, facilitating easy maintenance and repair by allowing components to be separated without damage.

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Abstract

A fastening element (100) for attaching a first component to a second component is proposed. The fastening element comprises an anchoring part (12) designed to be anchored in the second component (24) by means of mechanical vibrations, and a removable part (14) that can be connected to the anchoring part (24) by means of a detachable connection (11). The removable part (14) can be connected to the anchoring part (12) such that, when connected to the anchoring part (12), the first component (22) can be fastened to the second component (24) by means of a clamping force exerted by the removable part (14).
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