Coupling Components to One Another Utilizing Electromagnetic Energy

摘要

A method of coupling components utilizing electromagnetic energy is disclosed. The method can include obtaining a first component having a first coupling portion, and obtaining a second component having a second coupling portion configured to interface with the first coupling portion. The method can also include disposing a hot melt adhesive on at least one of the first and second coupling portions, and disposing a susceptor proximate the hot melt adhesive. The method can further include mating the first and second coupling portions. In addition, the method can include applying electromagnetic energy to the susceptor. The susceptor can convert the electromagnetic energy to heat, which melts the hot melt adhesive into contact with the first and second coupling portions to couple the first and second components to one another upon solidification of the hot melt adhesive.

主权项

1. A method of coupling components utilizing electromagnetic energy, comprising:
obtaining a first component having a first coupling portion; obtaining a second component having a second coupling portion configured to interface with the first coupling portion; disposing a hot melt adhesive on at least one of the first and second coupling portions; disposing a susceptor proximate the hot melt adhesive; mating the first and second coupling portions; and applying electromagnetic energy to the susceptor, wherein the susceptor converts the electromagnetic energy to heat, which melts the hot melt adhesive into contact with the first and second coupling portions to couple the first and second components to one another upon solidification of the hot melt adhesive.