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Logistic rail assembly for a composite panel

US10676011B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2018
Grant dateJun 9, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D33/046
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide a logistic rail assembly configured to be installed within a composite panel of a vehicle, the composite panel being comprised of an inner sheet, an outer sheet, and a core member positioned between the inner and outer sheet, the logistic rail comprising a central portion including a plurality of apertures formed therein, the central portion defining a first thickness and first and second outer flange portions coupled to the central portion to position the central portion therebetween, wherein the first and second outer flange portions are configured to be coupled to the inner sheet of the composite panel, and wherein the first and second outer flange portions define a second thickness that is less than the first thickness.

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