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Hollow profile connection-gusset plate

US10150179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2014
Grant dateDec 11, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/472
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hollow profile connection to connect at least two hollow profiles via a gusset plate which makes contact with the end regions of the hollow profiles to be connected, in the outer region thereof. At least the end regions of the hollow profiles in cross-section have a profile formed by webs or ribs. The gusset plate is connected to the at least two hollow profiles via a friction-stir weld which run along the ribs or webs of the at least two hollow profiles.

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