Patent ID: 8083257
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: B23K,B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An assembly comprising: a first generally tubular member; and a second member configured for at least partial disposition within the first member, the second member being joined to the first member by a deformation resistance weld, the deformation resistance weld being formed by contacting the second member with a first electrode, contacting an exterior portion of the first member with a second electrode, and applying a voltage through the first and second electrodes to adhere a portion of the first member to a portion of the second member, wherein said first and second members define cooperating concentric wall surfaces, wherein one of said wall surfaces defines a stepped-edge feature and the other of said wall surfaces defines an angled chamfer juxtaposed to effect a line contact there between, and wherein said first and second members are dimensioned to establish a substantial interference fit there between.