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Structural element with ribbing mechanically blocked against separation

US5580622A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 1994
Grant dateDec 3, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24661
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structural element suitable for walls, tanks and bulkhead structures comprising opposed, axially extended surface structures and ribbing interposed therebetween in freely movable relation responsive to a temporary first relative dimensional condition of the surface structures and ribbing, and in blocking relation against separation of the surface structures responsive to a persistent second relative dimensional condition of the surface structures and ribbing.

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