SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING VEHICLE COMPONENTS WITH REINFORCED MOLDABLE RIVET

摘要

A system for assembling vehicle components includes a die assembly securing first and second vehicle components having first and second apertures, respectively. The die assembly positions the first and second vehicle components with the first and second apertures overlapping, and at least one of the first and second vehicle components including a polymeric material. The system further includes a joining component extending through the first and second apertures. The die assembly supports the joining component, and the joining component including a support shank and a moldable body at least partially encasing the support shank. The system also includes a punch member selectively engaging and deforming the moldable body of the joining component. The die assembly guides the moldable body into engagement with the first and second vehicle components, and the die assembly locates the support shank within at least one of the first and second apertures.

主权项

1. A system for assembling vehicle components, the system comprising:
a die assembly securing first and second vehicle components having first and second apertures, respectively, the die assembly positioning the first and second vehicle components with the first and second apertures overlapping, at least one of the first and second vehicle components including a polymeric material; a joining component extending through the first and second apertures, the die assembly supporting the joining component, the joining component including a support shank and a moldable body at least partially encasing the support shank; and a punch member selectively engaging and deforming the moldable body of the joining component, the die assembly guiding the moldable body into engagement with the first and second vehicle components, the die assembly locating the support shank within at least one of the first and second apertures.