Method for Fastening Components
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1. A method for fastening components, the method comprising the acts of:
- providing a first component having at least one receiving opening in a planar region of the first component, wherein a plurality of clamping portions extend from an edge of the receiving opening in a direction of a center of the opening;
providing a second component having at least one extension extending from a surface of the second component; and
introducing the extension into the receiving opening, thereby bending the clamping portions.
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Abstract
A method for fastening components, in particular sheet metal parts in vehicle body manufacturing, has the following steps: providing a first component having at least one receiving opening in a planar region of the first component, a plurality of clamping portions extending from the edge of the receiving opening in the direction of the center of the opening; providing a second component having at least one extension extending from a surface of the second component; and introducing the extension into the receiving opening, thereby bending the clamping portions.
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1. A method for fastening components, the method comprising the acts of:
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providing a first component having at least one receiving opening in a planar region of the first component, wherein a plurality of clamping portions extend from an edge of the receiving opening in a direction of a center of the opening; providing a second component having at least one extension extending from a surface of the second component; and introducing the extension into the receiving opening, thereby bending the clamping portions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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