Patent ID: 6120631
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: B32B,B60J,E05F,E05Y,E06B

Abstract:
A method of assembling two envelope elements with a deformable element between said two envelope elements, to secure the elements together rigidly, the assembled-together elements being subjected to compression stresses in a direction that intersects, or is even substantially perpendicular to, at least one assembly surface, wherein the method comprises the following combination of steps:placing a first envelope element in an assembly position with a first assembly surface accessible;placing a deformable element with a first assembly surface facing said first assembly surface of said first envelope element, and with a second assembly surface of said deformable element accessible, said deformable element being provided with at least one void formed therein;placing at least one separate generally rigid compression pad, having first and second assembly surfaces, in each void, with said first assembly surface of each compression pad facing the first assembly surface of the first envelope element;placing a second envelope element with an assembly surface facing said second assembly surface of said deformable element and said second assembly surface of said at least one compression pad; andperforming bonding such that said at least one compression pad is positioned between said envelope elements having its first assembly surface in contact with the first assembly surface of the first envelope element, and its second assembly surface in contact with the assembly surface of the second envelope element.