Patent ID: 6582539
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: B23K,B29C,F16B

Abstract:
A method for joining a composite sheet to a metallic sheet, said method comprising the steps of:procuring a composite sheet defining an edge which is to be fastened to said metallic sheet, said edge having a particular thickness; procuring an elongated metallic structure having a cross-section including a common portion and a bifurcation defining a pair of parallel tines, so that the distal ends of said tines of said cross-section define an elongated slot in said elongated metallic structure, said slot having a width no less than said thickness of said edge of said composite sheet; adhesively fastening said edge of said composite sheet within said slot to form a composite sheet with a metallic edge; and stir-friction welding said common portion of said elongated metallic structure to said metallic sheet.