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Composite vehicle body

US10717512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2017
Grant dateJul 21, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C2001/0072
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle body may have an internal skeleton, and a skin fabricated in-situ over the internal skeleton. The internal skeleton may be fabricated via a first additive manufacturing system. The skin may be fabricated via a second additive manufacturing system that is different from the first additive manufacturing system.

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