Reinforcing plate for overlapped joints
US4114338A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 1977 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04D3/365
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A reinforcing plate for use underneath two or more lapped thin gauge sheets to stiffen the lapped joint for prevention of damage to the seal from loading and to provide uniform compressant of sealant between the lapped sheets. The plate comprises an elongated planar member having pairs of parallel cuts evenly spaced along its length extending transversely from one edge thereof for substantially one half its width, the material between each of the pairs of cuts being bent into a down turned mounting flange of L-shaped cross section.
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