Method and system for welding workpieces
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and system for welding workpieces 有权
    焊接工件的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08455784B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-04

    申请号:US12116381

    申请日:2008-05-07

    IPC分类号: B23K11/24

    摘要: A method of welding two or more workpieces employing a motion-controlled electrode that reduces temperature and residual stresses at a workpiece-to-electrode interface is disclosed. During a first period of time, a first electrode force is applied to the workpieces to be welded, and a weld current is applied that causes heating of an associated workpiece-to-workpiece faying surface, the first electrode force being applied at a first electrode stroke. A temperature of the faying surface indicative of a weld nugget formation thereat is determined, and in response thereto the electrode force is reduced to a second level during a second period of time while maintaining a constant electrode stroke. During a third period of time, the electrode force is further reduced to a third level while simultaneously reducing the electrode stroke to a second level. Welding is stopped after the third period of time, resulting in a weld joint having reduced residual stresses and reduced likelihood of stress crack formation.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种焊接两个或更多个工件的方法,该工件采用运动控制的电极来降低工件对电极界面的温度和残余应力。 在第一时间段期间,第一电极力被施加到待焊接的工件上,并且施加焊接电流,其引起相关联的工件对工件接合表面的加热,第一电极力施加在第一电极 行程。 确定表示焊接熔核形成的接合表面的温度,并且响应于此,电极力在第二时间段期间降低到第二水平,同时保持恒定的电极行程。 在第三时间段期间,电极力进一步降低到第三水平,同时将电极行程降低到第二水平。 焊接在第三个时间段之后停止,导致焊接接头具有减小的残余应力并减少应力裂纹形成的可能性。

    Method and System for Welding Workpieces
    2.
    发明申请
    Method and System for Welding Workpieces 有权
    焊接工件的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090277880A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-12

    申请号:US12116381

    申请日:2008-05-07

    IPC分类号: B23K11/24

    摘要: A method of welding two or more workpieces employing a motion-controlled electrode that reduces temperature and residual stresses at a workpiece-to-electrode interface is disclosed. During a first period of time, a first electrode force is applied to the workpieces to be welded, and a weld current is applied that causes heating of an associated workpiece-to-workpiece faying surface, the first electrode force being applied at a first electrode stroke. A temperature of the faying surface indicative of a weld nugget formation thereat is determined, and in response thereto the electrode force is reduced to a second level during a second period of time while maintaining a constant electrode stroke. During a third period of time, the electrode force is further reduced to a third level while simultaneously reducing the electrode stroke to a second level. Welding is stopped after the third period of time, resulting in a weld joint having reduced residual stresses and reduced likelihood of stress crack formation.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种焊接两个或更多个工件的方法,该工件采用运动控制的电极来降低工件对电极界面的温度和残余应力。 在第一时间段期间,第一电极力被施加到待焊接的工件上,并且施加焊接电流,其引起相关联的工件对工件接合表面的加热,第一电极力施加在第一电极 行程。 确定表示焊接熔核形成的接合表面的温度,并且响应于此,电极力在第二时间段期间降低到第二水平,同时保持恒定的电极行程。 在第三时间段期间,电极力进一步降低到第三水平,同时将电极行程降低到第二水平。 焊接在第三个时间段之后停止,导致焊接接头具有减小的残余应力并减少应力裂纹形成的可能性。

    METHOD FOR TESTING AND REPAIRING ADHESIVE BONDS
    4.
    发明申请
    METHOD FOR TESTING AND REPAIRING ADHESIVE BONDS 审中-公开
    测试和修复胶粘剂的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090277563A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-12

    申请号:US12348955

    申请日:2009-01-06

    IPC分类号: B32B38/00 G01N3/00

    CPC分类号: G01N19/04

    摘要: A method for testing adhesive bond quality includes subjecting an adhesively-bonded workpiece to a known loading function. The loading function may be cyclic, linear, or nonlinear, and configured not to damage the workpiece. Response characteristics of the workpiece are measured during the loading. Measured response characteristics are compared with baseline or nominal characteristics and the adhesive bond quality is determined from the resulting comparison. A differential signal may be generated based upon the comparison of measured response and baseline characteristics and used to determine the adhesive bond quality, possibly with an algorithm. Being within the acceptable range is indicative of acceptable adhesive bond quality. The root cause of failure may be determined and a course of action based thereupon; including: localized curing, inspection, repair, and destruction. Following corrective courses of action, the workpiece may be re-tested and compared again to the baseline.

    摘要翻译: 用于测试粘合剂粘合质量的方法包括使粘合的工件经受已知的加载功能。 加载功能可以是循环的,线性的或非线性的,并且被配置成不会损坏工件。 在加载期间测量工件的响应特性。 将测量的响应特性与基线或标称特性进行比较,并从所得到的比较中确定粘合剂粘合质量。 可以基于测量的响应和基线特性的比较来生成差分信号,并且可以用算法确定粘合剂粘合质量。 在可接受的范围内表示可接受的胶粘剂质量。 可能确定失败的根本原因,并根据此而采取的行动方针; 包括:局部固化,检查,修理和破坏。 在纠正行动过程之后,可以重新测试工件并再次对基准进行比较。

    Method for repairing bonded metallic structures
    6.
    发明申请
    Method for repairing bonded metallic structures 有权
    修补粘结金属结构的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080085568A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-10

    申请号:US11539969

    申请日:2006-10-10

    IPC分类号: H01L21/00

    摘要: A method of repairing a bonded metallic structure having a first metallic member bonded to a second metallic member is provided. The method includes the steps of: A) forming a hole in at least one of the first metallic member and second metallic member, wherein said hole is sufficiently configured to receive a slug; B) inserting said slug into said hole; and C) passing electrical current through said slug of sufficient intensity to promote melting at the interface between the first metallic member, second metallic member, and said slug, thereby securing the first metallic member with respect to the second metallic member. Alternately, the method may include: D) positioning said slug near said hole; E) passing electrical current through said slug of sufficient intensity to promote arcing between said slug and the bonded metallic structure; and F) inserting said slug into said hole thereby securing the first metallic member with respect to the second metallic member.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种修复具有接合到第二金属构件的第一金属构件的接合金属结构的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤:A)在第一金属构件和第二金属构件中的至少一个中形成孔,其中所述孔被充分构造成容纳块塞; B)将所述块插入所述孔中; 以及C)使足够强度的电流通过所述块状物,以在第一金属构件,第二金属构件和所述块之间的界面处促进熔化,从而相对于第二金属构件固定第一金属构件。 或者,该方法可以包括:D)将所述块塞定位在所述孔附近; E)使足够强度的电流通过所述块,以促进所述块和结合的金属结构之间的电弧; 和F)将所述块插入所述孔中,从而相对于第二金属构件固定第一金属构件。

    Wire staple for attaching metal sheets
    7.
    发明授权
    Wire staple for attaching metal sheets 有权
    用于连接金属板的线材

    公开(公告)号:US07736110B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-15

    申请号:US11960895

    申请日:2007-12-20

    IPC分类号: F16B15/00

    CPC分类号: F16B15/0015 Y10S411/92

    摘要: A staple for attaching together first and second metal sheets is made of a length of round wire bent at the ends to form spaced apart depending metal legs, each having a metal piercing point at the end thereof adapted to pierce completely through the first sheet and at least partially through the second sheet and also adapted to spread the legs further apart during the piercing to a spread position in which the legs are anchored within the metal sheets and thereby attach the metal sheets together. The metal piercing points each having an outside bevel surface on the outside of the leg, an inside bevel surface on the inside of the leg, and a blunt end surface between the inside and outside bevel surfaces.

    摘要翻译: 用于连接在一起的第一和第二金属片的订书钉由一端的长度弯曲的圆形线制成,以形成间隔开的固定金属支脚,每个金属支脚在其端部具有金属刺穿点,该金属穿刺点适于穿透第一片材, 最少部分地通过第二片材,并且还适于在穿刺期间将腿部进一步分开扩展到扩展位置,其中腿被锚定在金属片内,从而将金属片材附接在一起。 金属穿刺点在腿的外侧具有外侧斜面,腿部内侧具有内侧斜面,内侧和外侧斜面之间形成钝角。

    Method for positioning and joining panels
    8.
    发明申请
    Method for positioning and joining panels 有权
    定位和连接面板的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080235932A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-02

    申请号:US11691552

    申请日:2007-03-27

    IPC分类号: B23Q3/00

    摘要: A method is provided for precisely positioning and joining first and second sheet panels. A first hole is extruded in the first panel with an annular upstanding wall surrounding the first hole. The first hole has a diameter to fit closely over the locating pin of a support. A second hole is formed in the second panel and has a diameter to fit closely over the annular upstanding wall of the first panel. A bond is created between the first and second panels adjacent to the annular upstanding wall, so that the annular upstanding wall protects the locating pin from being fouled by the bonding material. The bond may be either an adhesive bond or an electric resistance weld or both an adhesive bond and an electric resistance weld and the annular upstanding wall acts as a dam to protect the locating pin from the adhesive or weld splatter.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于精确地定位和连接第一和第二板片的方法。 第一个孔在第一个面板中被挤压成一个围绕第一个孔的环形直立的壁。 第一个孔具有直径以紧密地配合在支撑件的定位销上。 第二孔形成在第二面板中,并且具有直径以紧密地配合在第一面板的环形直立壁上。 在与环形直立壁相邻的第一和第二面板之间产生接合,使得环形直立壁保护定位销不被接合材料弄脏。 该粘合可以是粘合剂粘合或电阻焊接,或粘合剂粘合和电阻焊接两者,并且环形直立壁用作坝,以保护定位销不受粘合剂或焊接飞溅的影响。

    Method for projection bonding of telescoped tubes
    9.
    发明授权
    Method for projection bonding of telescoped tubes 失效
    伸缩管的突出接合方法

    公开(公告)号:US07399942B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-15

    申请号:US11326882

    申请日:2006-01-06

    IPC分类号: B23K11/14

    摘要: A pair of tubes are provided, one of greater diameter than the other so that the tubes can be telescoped together. An annular inward facing projection is formed on the outer tube for contact with the outside surface of the inner tube when the tubes are telescoped together. An annular outer facing projection is formed on the inner tube for contacting with the inside surface of the outer tube when the tubes are telescoped together. An adhesive is placed on one of the tubes for contacting with the other tube when the tubes are telescoped together. After the tubes are telescoped together weld current is conducted through the tubes to weld the annular projections to the respective opposing tube in contact therewith and at least partially cure the adhesive.

    摘要翻译: 一对管被提供,其中一个直径大于另一个,使得管可以被套叠在一起。 当管子伸缩在一起时,在外管上形成有环形向内的突起,用于与内管的外表面接触。 当管套在一起时,在内管上形成有环形的外侧突出部,用于与外管的内表面接触。 当管套在一起时,粘合剂被放置在一个管上用于与另一个管接触。 在管被套叠在一起之后,焊接电流通过管子传导,以将环形突起焊接到与其接触的相应的相对管,并且至少部分地固化粘合剂。

    Methods, program products, and systems for estimating the stress-strain relationship of a toughened structural adhesive polymer
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods, program products, and systems for estimating the stress-strain relationship of a toughened structural adhesive polymer 有权
    用于估计韧化结构粘合剂聚合物的应力 - 应变关系的方法,程序产品和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08108156B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-31

    申请号:US12266059

    申请日:2008-11-06

    IPC分类号: G01L1/00 G01N3/00

    摘要: Methods, program products, and computer systems for estimating a stress of a toughened structural adhesive polymer are provided. One method comprises selecting a strain, a strain rate, a temperature, or a combination thereof at which the stress is to be estimated. A value of a strain-hardening stress of the toughened structural adhesive polymer is determined, wherein the value of the strain-hardening stress is dependent on the temperature and the strain. A value of a non-strain-hardening stress of the toughened structural adhesive polymer is determined, wherein the value of the non-strain-hardening stress is dependent on the strain, the strain rate, and the temperature. The value of the strain-hardening stress is added to the value of the non-strain-hardening stress to obtain an estimated total stress.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于估计增韧的结构粘合剂聚合物的应力的方法,程序产品和计算机系统。 一种方法包括选择要估计应力的应变,应变速率,温度或其组合。 确定增韧的结构粘合剂聚合物的应变硬化应力的值,其中应变硬化应力的值取决于温度和应变。 确定增韧结构粘合剂聚合物的非应变硬化应力的值,其中非应变硬化应力的值取决于应变,应变速率和温度。 将应变硬化应力的值加到非应变硬化应力的值上,以获得估计的总应力。