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Reinforcement structure and process for reinforcement of a panel element

US12138894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Photon AG · US

Inventors

Thomas Dziekan · Joliet, US
Uriel Tradowsky · Berlin, DE
Andreas Knaub · Berlin, DE
Robert J. Braun · Windsor, US
Lukas Neumann · Berlin, DE
Holger Alder · Berlin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 12, 2021
Grant date	Nov 12, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 24, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T90/00
WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for stiffening a sheet element is provided. The method includes a first step of providing stiffening modules each having a flange and at least one web. The stiffening modules are attached to the sheet element sequentially along a load path, where the stiffening modules are connected to each other via their respective flanges for a positive, frictional and/or materially bonded connection to form a stiffening structure, such that the stiffening modules have a combined effect, specifically stiffening and reinforcing the sheet element. A stiffening structure for a sheet element is also provided that has a plurality of stiffening modules arranged sequentially, and to a stiffening system that includes a stiffening structure and a sheet element.

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