Patent ID: 7115324
Filing Date: 2006-10-03
Classification: B23K,C09J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An assembly of joined metal components comprising: a first component having an exposed surface and a first joint surface; a second component having a second joint surface abutting said first joint surface and at least one recess forming a space between the first joint surface and the second component; adhesive material completely filling the space formed by the at least one recess in the second component and the first joint surface of the first component, wherein the adhesive material is substantially enclosed within the at least one recess; and a fusion or solid state weld extending from said exposed surface into said second component at a portion of said second joint surface separate from said at least one recess containing said adhesive material filling; wherein said adhesive material is disposed to form a), b), or both a) and b), wherein a) is a barrier isolating the interface between the components from moisture or other corrosive materials; and b) is a reinforcing member to compensate for a reduction in the components mechanical properties caused by the welded region.