Patent · US Expired

Structural reinforcements

US6131897A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1999
Grant dateOct 17, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S269/901
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A composite structural reinforcement has a keyed reinforcement member in which a thermally expandable resin strip is mechanically retained. The mechanical interlock permits the resin to be secured to the member without heat or an adhesive.

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