Method of forming a reinforced panel component
US11981090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2001/0072
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming a reinforced panel may include engaging a reinforcement component having a faying surface with a first portion of a heated press, engaging an uncured panel component with an opposing second portion of the press, the panel component having a faying surface complementarily-configured with respect to the faying surface of the reinforcement component, treating the faying surface of the reinforcement component such that the faying surface is active for co-bonding with respect to the panel component, actuating the press to direct the first and second portions of the press toward each other, such that the faying surfaces are complementarily engaged under pressure; and heating the first and second portions of the press to a curing temperature associated with the panel component to substantially simultaneously co-bond the faying surfaces of the reinforcement component and the panel component together, cure the panel component, and form the reinforced panel.
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