Patent ID: 9375800
Filing Date: 2016-06-28
CPC Classification: B23K,F16B,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A projection weld element comprising: a barrel having a first axial end and a second axial end, and a bore extending entirely through the barrel from the first axial end to the second axial end, at least a portion of the bore including an attachment structure, the bore having a first opening adjacent the first axial end to receive a mating element that attaches to the barrel and a second opening adjacent the second axial end; a radially extending first flange adjacent the second axial end of the barrel, the first flange including a distal axial face on a side of the flange facing away from the first axial end of the barrel and a proximal axial face on a side of the first flange facing toward the first axial end of the barrel, the first flange including a projection weld ring located at the proximal axial face of the first flange, the weld ring extending in a continual endless fashion about the barrel; and a plug configured to extend into the second opening of the barrel and seal the second opening of the barrel; a second flange portion surrounding the plug portion and configured to mate with the second axial end of the barrel; and a connection structure configured to connect the plug to the second axial end of the barrel independently of the attachment structure.