US Patent 10396472 Crimped and welded connection

A method for producing a permanent mechanical and electrical connection between a stranded wire and a connecting element, one end of the stranded wire being welded to the connecting element, the end of the stranded wire being introduced into a crimping recess of the connecting element prior to welding, and the connecting element being additionally crimped with the stranded wire. Crimped welded joints produced using this method are taught.