Axle housing assembly and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8469462
APP PUB NO 20120019053A1
SERIAL NO

13189915

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An apparatus that includes a first member, an insert, and an object. The first member made of a first metal and has a first exterior surface and a first end. A pocket is formed in the exterior surface of the first end. The insert is made of a second, different metal. The insert is connected to the pocket and has a second exterior surface that is flush with the first exterior surface. The object is formed of the second metal and is resistance welded to the insert. The second metal is steel and the first metal is a metal that cannot be resistance welded directly to steel.

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  • AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Doud, Stephen C Lake Orion, US 5 36
Rea, Jeffrey E Clarkston, US 10 139
Swanson, Blair J Huntington Woods, US 6 67

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