Patent ID: 6543404
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: B29C,B29L,F02B,F02M,F05C,Y10T

Abstract:
An automotive vehicle engine intake manifold assembly, comprising:a) a first molded thermoplastic component having an associated first mating surface and an integrally formed first member, said first member including a groove; b) a second molded thermoplastic component having an associated second mating surface and an integrally formed second member, said second member including a detent for engaging said groove of said first member to form a snap fit mechanical joint between said first molded thermoplastic component and said second molded thermoplastic component; and c) a high temperature epoxy resin adhesive in contact with said first mating surface and said second mating surface for joining said first molded thermoplastic component and said second molded thermoplastic component to define an automotive vehicle engine intake manifold, wherein said resulting joint has a strength greater than the strength of each of said first molded thermoplastic component and said second molded thermoplastic component.