EP0931605A2 - Verfahren zur Herstellung eines länglichen Hohlkörpers und dessen Anwendung - Google Patents
Verfahren zur Herstellung eines länglichen Hohlkörpers und dessen Anwendung Download PDFInfo
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- EP0931605A2 EP0931605A2 EP98118631A EP98118631A EP0931605A2 EP 0931605 A2 EP0931605 A2 EP 0931605A2 EP 98118631 A EP98118631 A EP 98118631A EP 98118631 A EP98118631 A EP 98118631A EP 0931605 A2 EP0931605 A2 EP 0931605A2
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- hollow body
- aluminum
- elongated hollow
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- aluminum alloy
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
- B21D—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
- B21D26/00—Shaping without cutting otherwise than using rigid devices or tools or yieldable or resilient pads, i.e. applying fluid pressure or magnetic forces
- B21D26/02—Shaping without cutting otherwise than using rigid devices or tools or yieldable or resilient pads, i.e. applying fluid pressure or magnetic forces by applying fluid pressure
- B21D26/053—Shaping without cutting otherwise than using rigid devices or tools or yieldable or resilient pads, i.e. applying fluid pressure or magnetic forces by applying fluid pressure characterised by the material of the blanks
- B21D26/057—Tailored blanks
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
- B21C—MANUFACTURE OF METAL SHEETS, WIRE, RODS, TUBES OR PROFILES, OTHERWISE THAN BY ROLLING; AUXILIARY OPERATIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL
- B21C37/00—Manufacture of metal sheets, bars, wire, tubes or like semi-manufactured products, not otherwise provided for; Manufacture of tubes of special shape
- B21C37/06—Manufacture of metal sheets, bars, wire, tubes or like semi-manufactured products, not otherwise provided for; Manufacture of tubes of special shape of tubes or metal hoses; Combined procedures for making tubes, e.g. for making multi-wall tubes
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
- B21C—MANUFACTURE OF METAL SHEETS, WIRE, RODS, TUBES OR PROFILES, OTHERWISE THAN BY ROLLING; AUXILIARY OPERATIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL
- B21C37/00—Manufacture of metal sheets, bars, wire, tubes or like semi-manufactured products, not otherwise provided for; Manufacture of tubes of special shape
- B21C37/06—Manufacture of metal sheets, bars, wire, tubes or like semi-manufactured products, not otherwise provided for; Manufacture of tubes of special shape of tubes or metal hoses; Combined procedures for making tubes, e.g. for making multi-wall tubes
- B21C37/065—Manufacture of metal sheets, bars, wire, tubes or like semi-manufactured products, not otherwise provided for; Manufacture of tubes of special shape of tubes or metal hoses; Combined procedures for making tubes, e.g. for making multi-wall tubes starting from a specific blank, e.g. tailored blank
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- the invention relates to a method for manufacturing an elongated hollow body made of naturally hard aluminum or a hardenable aluminum alloy and the application of such a hollow body.
- an elongated hollow body made of natural hard Aluminum, for example AlMgMn or a curable Aluminum alloy, e.g. AlMgSi1, manufactured in the at least two sheets of different wall thickness be joined together on a circuit board. Then will this board is formed into a hollow body and attached to the Longitudinal edges connected by joining technology. By means of the hydraulic Hydroforming is the hollow body in brought the final configuration.
- Has wall thickness It is essential that for Manufacture of sheet metal from aluminum or aluminum alloys are used. This can be a considerable amount of weight can be saved.
- aluminum is an ideal material for vehicle construction because it is light, rustproof and recyclable.
- Such a hollow body with reduced wall thickness in some areas can be used for the production of components who are under external stress, but where the tensions that occur due to the Component construction spread over the component in different heights occur.
- examples for this are Body parts or chassis components from Motor vehicles.
- the components after the Dimensioned maximum load this does not result so far only for an unnecessary use of materials, but above all also at an unnecessary weight.
- Such disadvantages are avoided according to the invention in that the elongated hollow body used to manufacture the components Find use according to the later load in different areas of the components be dimensioned and also made of light metal become. This will reduce the later burdens of such Component taken into account, also a high level of Material and weight savings achieved.
- Hollow bodies have a better bending and section modulus on than before and can in their stress behavior optimally adapted to the respective purpose become.
- the longitudinal edges are preferably joined by means of Laser welding technology.
- Laser welding technology come powerful laser sources for use. Carbon dioxide lasers are suitable.
- a high-performance light beam is particularly advantageous, that changes the properties of aluminum so that the light is not reflected, but is absorbed. The in this way through the light beam in the joint edge area The energy brought in melts the metal. The subsequently solidified melt then sets a firm connection.
- the joining process can be automated and is therefore ideal for mass production.
- Size and shape of aluminum light metal sheets can vary. These parameters are according to the Component design and occurring load voltages selected.
- For the production of elongated hollow bodies in Sheets made of naturally hard aluminum are lightweight (AlMgMn) and hardenable alloys (AlMgSi1) in particular well suited. This creates a hollow body with Properties with regard to the strength, load-bearing capacity and load stress behavior, which optimally on the later use is coordinated.
- the manufactured with the inventive method elongated hollow bodies are particularly suitable for the Manufacture of body parts or chassis components.
- the hollow body indicates one of its later use coordinated configuration with a high degree of weight saving. There will be two opposing ones Trends united by being a heavy duty Chassis carrier is realized in lightweight construction.
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- Shaping Metal By Deep-Drawing, Or The Like (AREA)
- Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
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Abstract
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Claims (2)
- Verfahren zur Herstellung eines länglichen Hohlkörpers aus naturhartem Aluminium, wie z.B. AlMgMn oder einer aushärtbaren Aluminiumlegierung, wie z.B. AlMgSi1, bei welchem mindestens zwei Bleche unterschiedlicher Wanddicke zu einer Platine aneinandergefügt, dann diese Platine zu einem Hohlkörper umgeformt und anschliessend dessen Längskanten fügetechnisch verbunden werden, worauf dieser Hohlkörper durch hydraulisches Innenhochdruckumformen in die Endkonfiguration gebracht wird.
- Anwendung eines mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gefertigten Hohlkörpers als Bestandteil von Fahrwerksträgern im Fahrzeugbau.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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DE19802685 | 1998-01-24 | ||
DE19802685A DE19802685A1 (de) | 1998-01-24 | 1998-01-24 | Verfahren zur Herstellung eines länglichen Hohlkörpers und dessen Anwendung |
Publications (3)
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EP0931605A2 true EP0931605A2 (de) | 1999-07-28 |
EP0931605A3 EP0931605A3 (de) | 2000-05-03 |
EP0931605B1 EP0931605B1 (de) | 2001-12-19 |
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EP98118631A Expired - Lifetime EP0931605B1 (de) | 1998-01-24 | 1998-10-01 | Verfahren zur Herstellung eines länglichen Hohlkörpers |
Country Status (6)
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EP (1) | EP0931605B1 (de) |
BR (1) | BR9804252A (de) |
CZ (1) | CZ295791B6 (de) |
DE (2) | DE19802685A1 (de) |
ES (1) | ES2166584T3 (de) |
PT (1) | PT931605E (de) |
Cited By (3)
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EP1435268A1 (de) * | 2003-01-06 | 2004-07-07 | General Motors Corporation | Tailor welded blank zum Innenhochdruckumformen |
EP1364817A3 (de) * | 2002-05-22 | 2004-11-24 | Norsk Hydro Asa | Einstückiger Federlenker |
WO2005061150A1 (de) * | 2003-12-20 | 2005-07-07 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Verfahren zur herstellung eines hülsenförmigen gehäuses aus mehreren flachen blechen |
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NL1014823C2 (nl) | 2000-04-03 | 2001-10-04 | Corus Staal Bv | Werkwijze voor het vervaardigen van een buisvormig onderdeel. |
DE10018238C1 (de) * | 2000-04-12 | 2001-12-20 | Vaw Alutubes Gmbh | Abrollkolben für Luftfedersysteme |
DE10024225A1 (de) * | 2000-05-17 | 2001-11-22 | Volkswagen Ag | Einschaliger Lenker für eine Fahrzeugradaufhängung und Verfahren zur Herstellung eines solchen Lenkers |
JP2002153930A (ja) * | 2000-09-06 | 2002-05-28 | Toyota Motor Corp | 中空部材、その製造方法、その中空部材を用いた流体流通システム、および中空状材の成形装置 |
DE10153799A1 (de) | 2001-11-05 | 2003-05-15 | Zf Lemfoerder Metallwaren Ag | Kraftverbindungsstrebe |
DE10252135A1 (de) * | 2002-11-09 | 2004-05-27 | Zf Friedrichshafen Ag | Achsaufhängung in Einzelradaufhängung für Kraftfahrzeuge |
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DE4142325A1 (de) * | 1991-12-20 | 1993-06-24 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Verfahren zum herstellen von fahrwerkstraegern |
EP0620056A1 (de) * | 1993-04-16 | 1994-10-19 | General Motors Corporation | Verfahren zum Formen eines rohrförmigen Konstruktionsteils |
DE4320656A1 (de) * | 1993-06-22 | 1995-01-05 | Schaefer Maschbau Wilhelm | Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Rohrträgers oder dergleichen |
DE19624955A1 (de) * | 1996-06-24 | 1998-01-08 | Matthias Prof Dr Ing Kleiner | Verfahren zur Herstellung von Rohren durch eine Umformung mittels Wirkmedien |
WO1998024569A1 (de) * | 1996-12-03 | 1998-06-11 | Elpatronic Ag | Verfahren zur herstellung eines formteiles sowie nach diesem hergestelltes formteil |
EP0869265A1 (de) * | 1997-04-04 | 1998-10-07 | Prototechnik GmbH | Fluidführungselement |
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DE4216640C2 (de) * | 1992-05-20 | 1994-08-25 | Daimler Benz Ag | Einstückig gefalteter Lenker |
DE4232161A1 (de) * | 1992-09-25 | 1994-03-31 | Audi Ag | Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Hohlkörpers |
DE19535870C2 (de) * | 1995-07-24 | 2002-07-11 | Blz Gmbh | Verfahren zum Herstellen von schalenförmigen Hohlstrukturen aus gedoppelten Blechzuschnitten mittels Innenhochdruckumformen |
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- 1998-01-24 DE DE19802685A patent/DE19802685A1/de not_active Withdrawn
- 1998-10-01 DE DE59802523T patent/DE59802523D1/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1998-10-01 PT PT98118631T patent/PT931605E/pt unknown
- 1998-10-01 ES ES98118631T patent/ES2166584T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-10-01 EP EP98118631A patent/EP0931605B1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-10-06 CZ CZ19983222A patent/CZ295791B6/cs not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1998-10-27 BR BR9804252-1A patent/BR9804252A/pt not_active IP Right Cessation
Patent Citations (6)
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DE4142325A1 (de) * | 1991-12-20 | 1993-06-24 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Verfahren zum herstellen von fahrwerkstraegern |
EP0620056A1 (de) * | 1993-04-16 | 1994-10-19 | General Motors Corporation | Verfahren zum Formen eines rohrförmigen Konstruktionsteils |
DE4320656A1 (de) * | 1993-06-22 | 1995-01-05 | Schaefer Maschbau Wilhelm | Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Rohrträgers oder dergleichen |
DE19624955A1 (de) * | 1996-06-24 | 1998-01-08 | Matthias Prof Dr Ing Kleiner | Verfahren zur Herstellung von Rohren durch eine Umformung mittels Wirkmedien |
WO1998024569A1 (de) * | 1996-12-03 | 1998-06-11 | Elpatronic Ag | Verfahren zur herstellung eines formteiles sowie nach diesem hergestelltes formteil |
EP0869265A1 (de) * | 1997-04-04 | 1998-10-07 | Prototechnik GmbH | Fluidführungselement |
Cited By (4)
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EP1364817A3 (de) * | 2002-05-22 | 2004-11-24 | Norsk Hydro Asa | Einstückiger Federlenker |
EP1435268A1 (de) * | 2003-01-06 | 2004-07-07 | General Motors Corporation | Tailor welded blank zum Innenhochdruckumformen |
WO2005061150A1 (de) * | 2003-12-20 | 2005-07-07 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Verfahren zur herstellung eines hülsenförmigen gehäuses aus mehreren flachen blechen |
US7877877B2 (en) | 2003-12-20 | 2011-02-01 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Method for manufacturing a solid housing |
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Publication number | Publication date |
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ES2166584T3 (es) | 2002-04-16 |
EP0931605B1 (de) | 2001-12-19 |
DE59802523D1 (de) | 2002-01-31 |
PT931605E (pt) | 2002-06-28 |
CZ295791B6 (cs) | 2005-11-16 |
CZ322298A3 (cs) | 1999-10-13 |
DE19802685A1 (de) | 1999-07-29 |
BR9804252A (pt) | 1999-12-07 |
EP0931605A3 (de) | 2000-05-03 |
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