Abstract:
Spot welds are monitored for determining the quality of the weld by measuring the amount of shrinkage that occurs at the weld, beginning subsequently to the termination of the welding current. The amount of shrinkage is compared to the shrinkage of reference welds which are known to be satisfactory.
Abstract:
458,067. Tube joints. FAHRZEUGWERK P. FELDHOFF GES., Radevormwald, Rhineland, Germany. June 26, 1936, No. 17795. Convention date, Dec. 12, 1935. [Class 99 (i)] A joint for long, thin tubes, particularly in bicycle frames comprises a sleeve c the bore of which widens from the ends inwards and having a central partition c . A cylindrical member d fitting each tube, and having a conical bore, is forced down over a loose cone e expanding the tube into close contact with the sleeve. The cones may be integral with the partition c and the contacting surfaces of the tubes and sleeve may be roughened or grooved.
Abstract:
Wheel for vehicles having a rim element and a wheel disk, the rim being of asymmetrical construction with one narrower and one broader side relative to a dropped base, the broader side having a substantially cylindrical portion, the rim element having flanges bent toward the axis of the wheel; the wheel disk having a peripheral portion of cylindrical configuration that extends axially and matches said cylindrical portion in fitting configuration and being welded thereto.