Retention pin and method of forming

摘要

An improved retention pin assembly and method of forming a pin assembly that uses a melt in a pocket without a metallurgical joint having been formed. The assembly can be generated by a method of forming a joint which includes providing a metal shaft and a member that is operable to receive the shaft. A pocket is formed within the member which operates to receive a melt pool. Next the shaft is inserted into apertures in the member. A welding or melting operation is then performed to create a melted portion that occupies the pocket. A joint is created using a retention pin.

主权项

1. A retention pin assembly comprising:
a stud, the stud having a head, a shaft and a deformable end; at least one support member, the support member having an opening for receiving the stud, the support member further including a pocket; and wherein the deformable end of the stud is thermally deformed and occupies the pocket of the support member to form a mechanical retainer within the pocket without forming a metallurgical joint between the stud and the pocket.