Material-optimized connection node

US11479306B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• EDAG Engineering GmbH · DE
• Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. · DE
• CONSTELLIUM SINGEN GmbH · DE
• Concept Laser, GmbH · DE
• BLM S.P.A. · IT

Inventors

• Thomas Hasenauer
• Sven Orloff · Hamburg, DE
• Martin Hillebrecht · Aubitz, DE
• Claus Emmelmann · Seevetal, DE
• Frank Beckmann · Hamburg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 10, 2018
• Grant date: Oct 25, 2022
• Expiry date: Jul 19, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B33Y80/00
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system consisting of a connection node and at least one first connection body, wherein: the connection node comprises a connection node central body, a first connection element for joining with the connection body, and at least one second connection element for joining with a second connection body; the first connection element and the second connection element are connected or may be connected to the connection node central body; and at least one portion of the connection node central body and/or of the first connection element and/or of the second connection element is manufactured by means of an additive process, for example 3D printing, or by means of a casting process.