Rivet join, for automotive applications, including window guide rail and inner sheet metal panel on door, strengthens join and prevents distortion

摘要

A flat automotive component (1) is joined to a thinner automotive component (2) by a rivet (42). The thin component (20) has a shallow dished area (21) around the rivet shank (22). After the rivet has been inserted and shaped, the dished area rests flat against the thicker component.