Method, fastening system and auxiliary apparatus for fastening a first component to a second component with a precise separation
First Claim
1. A fastening system comprising a first component and a second component fastened to the first component with a precise separation therebetween, a stud and a support washer, the first component being placed on a support washer surface that faces the first component, wherein the support washer can be coupled to the stud such that any desired separation between the surface of the support washer facing the first component and an end of the stud facing the second component can be adjusted in the axial direction of the stud.
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Abstract
The present invention concerns a fastening system for fastening a first component to a second component with a precise separation. The present invention also concerns a method for fastening the first component to the second component with a precise separation, as well as an auxiliary apparatus for attaching the fastening system to the second component in order to place the first component on the fastening system. Preferably, the stud has an external thread and the support washer has a threaded hole matched to the external thread, so the support washer can be screwed onto the stud.
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- 1. A fastening system comprising a first component and a second component fastened to the first component with a precise separation therebetween, a stud and a support washer, the first component being placed on a support washer surface that faces the first component, wherein the support washer can be coupled to the stud such that any desired separation between the surface of the support washer facing the first component and an end of the stud facing the second component can be adjusted in the axial direction of the stud.
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15. A fastening system comprising:
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a weld stud having an axially elongated shank with an external pattern thereon, a laterally enlarged flange stationarily secured to the shank adjacent an end of the stud, a substantially flat plane of the flange extending substantially perpendicular to an elongated axis of the shank, a welding burnoff zone located adjacent the flange; and
a support washer having a support surface laterally enlarged along a support plane substantially parallel to the plane of the flange, the support washer having an internal hole operably engaging the pattern of the stud, and a tool-receiver being integrally part of the support washer to allow adjustable axial movement of the support washer relative to the stud. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A fastening system comprising:
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a weld stud;
a support member selectively engagable to the weld stud in a removable manner;
an arc welding head operably transmitting a welding current through the stud;
a sensor operably sensing a value associated with a position of the member relative to the stud when the member is attached to the stud;
a controller operably receiving a signal from the sensor indicative of the sensed value; and
a positioner tool operably engaging the member and adjusting the positioning of the member relative to the stud based on the controller determination, in an automated manner. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A fastening system comprising:
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a weld stud;
an automotive vehicle panel upon which the stud is welded;
a support member selectively engagable to the weld stud in a removable manner;
a component removably attached to the stud and contacting against the support member, positioning of the support member setting the spacing distance between the component and the panel;
a welding head operably welding the stud;
a sensor operably sensing a value indicative of a distance;
a controller operably receiving a signal from the sensor; and
positioning of the member relative to the stud being automatically adjusted based, at least in part, on the controller determination. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A method of manufacturing by precisely setting the separation between a first component and a second component of an automotive vehicle, the method comprising:
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(a) engaging an internally threaded support washer with an externally threaded weld stud;
(b) welding the stud to the second component;
(c) supporting the first component upon the washer a distance spaced away from the second component; and
(d) accessing the washer after step (c) to adjust the distance by moving the washer relative to the stud. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35)
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