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Structural assemblies using integrally molded, and welded mechanically locking z-pins

  • US 20050042023A1
  • Filed: 08/20/2003
  • Published: 02/24/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/20/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A structure comprising:

  • a. a first layer;

    b. a second layer adjacent to the first layer; and

    c. at least one z-pin embedded within the first and second layers to attach the first and second layers, the z-pin embedded therein defines a pull out force with respect to the first layer less than a pull out force with respect to the second layer, each z-pin having at least two radially extending flanges with at least one flange embedded within the first layer to greater depth compared to a depth to which the flange section is embedded within the second layer to compensate for the lower pull out force of the z-pin from the first layer compared to the pull out force of the z-pin from the second layer.

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