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公开(公告)号:US12129881B2
公开(公告)日:2024-10-29
申请号:US17966437
申请日:2022-10-14
Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.
Inventor: Thomas Brennetot , Arnaud Brunet , Christophe Coulon
CPC classification number: F16B19/05 , F16B23/0061 , F16B35/04 , F16B39/025 , F16B39/026 , F16B31/021
Abstract: A fastener including a pin member having a shank portion, a threaded portion having a thread, a lock portion having at least one lock groove, and a pull portion located having at least one pull groove. The threaded portion is adapted to be engaged threadedly with a threaded hole of a workpiece to install the pin member therein. The fastener includes a swage collar adapted to be installed into the at least one lock groove of the lock portion to secure a plurality of workpieces. The pull portion is adapted to break off when the fastener is installed.
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公开(公告)号:US20240316617A1
公开(公告)日:2024-09-26
申请号:US18733199
申请日:2024-06-04
Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.
Inventor: Arnaud Brunet
CPC classification number: B21J15/022 , B21J15/285 , F16B5/04 , F16B19/05
Abstract: Multi-piece fasteners, multi-piece fastener installation apparatus, and methods of fastening are provided. The multi-piece fastener comprises a fastening collar and a pin. The fastening collar comprises a first collar end and a second collar end. A collar cavity extends from the first collar end to the second collar end. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the collar cavity. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, and a shank extending intermediate the first pin end and the second pin end. The shank comprises a plurality of structural features. A first feature of the plurality of structural features has a first configuration and the second feature of the plurality of structural features has a second configuration. The first configuration and the second configuration differ.
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公开(公告)号:US12083581B2
公开(公告)日:2024-09-10
申请号:US17633713
申请日:2019-11-22
Applicant: Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Inventor: Arnaud Brunet
CPC classification number: B21J15/022 , B21J15/32
Abstract: Fastening collar installation apparatus and methods of installing a fastener system are provided. The fastening collar installation apparatus comprises an anvil, a sleeve, and a lever. The sleeve comprises a first section comprising a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end, a sleeve cavity, and a slot. The first sleeve end is intermediate the anvil and the second sleeve end. The slot extends a first distance from the first sleeve end. The lever is slidably received by the slot of the sleeve and configured to move between a first lever position in the slot and a second lever position in the slot. The lever comprises a second distance from a first lever end to a second lever end. The second distance is less than the first distance.
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公开(公告)号:US11959504B2
公开(公告)日:2024-04-16
申请号:US18004717
申请日:2021-07-16
Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.
Inventor: Thomas Brennetot
IPC: F16B19/10
CPC classification number: F16B19/1072 , F16B19/1054
Abstract: Self-forming thread blind fasteners and methods for fastening are provided. The self-forming thread blind fastener comprises a sleeve and a pin. The sleeve comprises a first sleeve end, a second sleeve end, an elongate portion, and an inner wall defining a bore. The pin is configured to be at least partially received by the bore. The pin comprises a first pin end, a second pin end, a pin head portion, an at least partially threaded portion, a shank intermediate, and a driving portion. The at least partially threaded portion is configured to form threads on at least a portion of the inner wall of the sleeve. The driving portion is configured to receive a torque to rotate the pin within the sleeve and thereby axially compress and deform the sleeve and form the threads on the at least a portion of the inner wall of the sleeve.
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公开(公告)号:US20240026545A1
公开(公告)日:2024-01-25
申请号:US18478059
申请日:2023-09-29
Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.
Inventor: Ryan N. Scott , Kevin M. Robare , Jennifer L. Giocondi , Nicola Menegazzo , Kelly M. Weiler
Abstract: Metallic substrate treatment methods and articles comprising a phosphonate functionalized layer are provided. The method comprises contacting a metallic substrate comprising at least one of aluminum and an aluminum alloy with a fluid to form a phosphonate functionalized layer on at least a region of the metallic substrate. The fluid comprises at least one of a phosphonate containing acid and a derivative thereof. At least one of the phosphonate containing acid and the derivative thereof comprises a pKa of a first acidic proton. The fluid comprises a pH at least 0.5 pH value greater than the pKa of the first acidic proton. The article comprises a metallic substrate comprising aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a phosphonate functionalized layer on at least a region of the metallic substrate.
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公开(公告)号:US20230349406A1
公开(公告)日:2023-11-02
申请号:US17906122
申请日:2021-03-15
Applicant: Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Inventor: Anthony J. Fedusa , Donald J. Spinella
CPC classification number: F16B5/04 , B21J15/08 , B23K11/115 , B21J15/025
Abstract: Methods of fastening are provided. A method comprises contacting a fastener with a first layer of an assembly at a first location. The assembly comprises the first layer, a third layer, and a second layer positioned intermediate the first layer and the third layer. The first layer, the third layer, and the fastener are electrically conductive. The second layer defines a gap and the first location is in communication with the gap. Electrical communication is formed between the assembly and the fastener. The first layer is fastened to the third layer through the gap in the second layer with the fastener. The fastening comprises resistance welding the fastener to the third layer.
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公开(公告)号:US20230330738A1
公开(公告)日:2023-10-19
申请号:US17903676
申请日:2022-09-06
Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. , CenterLine (Windsor) Limited
Inventor: Daniel Peter VANDERZWET , Simon Maurice BRITTON , Larry Frank KOSCIELSKI , Eric Jean MICHAUD , David Mario SIMONE , Donald J. SPINELLA , Gino N. IASELLA , Daniel BERGSTROM , Robert B. WILCOX , Thomas R. KINGSBURY , Graham Scott MUSGROVE
Abstract: Rivet dispenser systems and methods of use thereof are provided. In a non-limiting embodiment, the rivet dispenser system comprises a rivet receiving member defining a channel therein, and a seat member. The channel includes a curved region. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port. The first port communicates with the channel and is configured to receive rivets. The second port communicates with the channel and is configured to dispense rivets. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The seat member communicates with the second port and is configured to selectively engage with a rivet holder of a resistance spot rivet welding apparatus and introduce a single rivet to the rivet holder at one time.
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公开(公告)号:US11738595B2
公开(公告)日:2023-08-29
申请号:US16801389
申请日:2020-02-26
Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.
Inventor: Spencer Wallace
Abstract: Vehicle wheels, methods of making vehicle wheels, and dual wheel assemblies are provided. The vehicle wheel includes a generally cylindrical first region and a second region extending radially inwardly from the first region. The second region includes a first surface, a second surface, an opening, and a hub surface. A distance from the first surface to the second surface defines a thickness. The opening is configured to receive at least a portion of a hub of the vehicle axle. The hub surface is adjacent to and surrounds the opening and extends from the first surface to the second surface. The hub surface includes a generally flat portion and a relief portion adjacent to at least one of the first surface and the second surface. The relief portion surrounds the opening and extends along the hub surface for a distance of at least 25% of the thickness.
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公开(公告)号:US20230073533A1
公开(公告)日:2023-03-09
申请号:US17760405
申请日:2021-03-04
Applicant: Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Inventor: Robert B. Wilcox , Stanley E. Wojciechowski
IPC: F16B19/06
Abstract: Anti-shingle rivets are provided. The anti-shingle rivets comprise a head portion comprising an outer edge configured to inhibit shingling in a rivet delivery system and a shank extending from the head portion.
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公开(公告)号:US11541449B2
公开(公告)日:2023-01-03
申请号:US17288346
申请日:2019-12-13
Applicant: HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. , CenterLine (Windsor) Limited
Inventor: Stuart Cameron Cosgrave , Kyle Alexander Wasyliniuk , Donald J. Spinella , Daniel Bergstrom , Gino N. Iasella
Abstract: Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof are provided. A non-limiting embodiment of a rivet dispenser reloading system comprises a receiving member defining a channel therein, and a first gate. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port that communicate with the channel. The first port is configured to receive rivets. The second port is configured to selectively engage with a rivet dispenser and introduce rivets to the rivet dispenser. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The first gate is in communication with the second port and is selectively positionable between a first configuration inhibiting movement of rivets through the second port, and a second configuration enabling movement of rivets through the second port.
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