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US 10,328,669 B2Granted
Method of assembling a stack-up with adhesive squeeze-out capture
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsGarret Sankey Huff, Amanda Kay Freis
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Abstract
A method is provided for assembling a stack-up including a first workpiece with a clearance hole and a second workpiece. The method comprises adhering an adhesive to a first face of the first workpiece so as to completely cover and close the clearance hole and securing the second workpiece to a second face of the first workpiece with an adhesive. A stack-up and the method of capturing adhesive squeeze-out during a stack-up assembly process are also disclosed.
Claims8
A method of assembling a stack-up including a first workpiece with a clearance hole and a second workpiece, said method comprising:
- adhering an adhesive tape to a first face of said first workpiece so as to completely cover and close said clearance hole;
- securing said second workpiece to a second face of said first workpiece with an adhesive;
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- inserting a fastener through said tape and said clearance hole into said second workpiece.
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