Patent · US Expired

Molded boat hull with integrally contained areas of localized reinforcement

US5676088A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1996
Grant dateOct 14, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T70/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An integrally moulded plastic boat hull structure is provided with a plurality of threaded inserts for securing associated boat components. Each of the threaded inserts is moulded into the boat hull structure with a force dissipating planar member which directs the localized forces away from the threaded insert to an enlarged boat hull region proximate the threaded insert. By spreading the load over a greater region, a highly localized load point is avoided.

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