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Housing with air chamber for battery monitor system and method for manufacturing same

  • US 9,358,723 B2
  • Filed: 11/24/2015
  • Issued: 06/07/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for manufacturing a housing including a main portion comprising at least one wall defining an opening having a perimeter, the at least one wall having a rib and an inner wall extending therefrom about the perimeter of the opening, and a cover having an edge defining a perimeter, the cover comprising a rib extending from the edge about the perimeter of the cover, the method comprising:

  • abutting the main portion and the cover such that the inner wall of the main portion contacts an inner surface of the cover; and

    vibrating the cover relative to the main portion to at least partially melt the inner wall and/or the inner surface of the cover to attach the cover to the main portion;

    wherein the cover rib and inner wall define an air chamber therebetween, and the air chamber facilitates vibration of the cover relative to the inner wall to attach the cover to the inner wall by friction welding.

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