Mechanical assembly housing
US10252477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus (10) that houses functional components of a mechanical assembly includes a frame component (12) formed of a first material, the frame component (12) bearing primary load, torque or pressure applied to the apparatus (10) during operation of said mechanical assembly. The housing apparatus (10) further includes a composite reinforcement component (130) for resisting forces applied to the apparatus during operation of the mechanical assembly and an enclosure component (80) formed of a second material of lower density than the first material of the frame component (12), the enclosure component (80) covering and sealing at least the functional components of the mechanical assembly from external conditions during operation of the mechanical assembly.
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