Fiber composite truss panel spray boom
US12133521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B15/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A boom segment is provided for a spray boom assembly configured to carry a spray system of a work vehicle. The boom segment includes a truss panel formed as a unitary structure composed of fiber composite material and configured to support components of the spray system. The truss panel includes a panel wall extending along a length of the truss panel and defining an upper beam, a lower beam, and an array of braces spaced apart and extending diagonally and seamlessly between the upper beam and the lower beam to define a series of truss openings therebetween and a plurality of rigidifying ribs formed integrally with and projecting at an angle from the panel wall.
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