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Tank comprising a reinforcement member and method for manufacturing such a reinforcement member

US10940754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2020
Grant dateMar 9, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2015/03493
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tank manufactured from a plastic material and having a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member having a first portion made of a first material weldable to the plastic material of the tank; and a second portion made of a second material having a tensile stress at break which is three to nine times larger than the tensile stress at yield of the first material. The second portion having at least one through-hole, and the first material extends in said at least one through-hole and at opposite sides of said second portion adjacent said at least one through-hole.

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