Patent · US Expired

Structural reinforcements

US6311452A · kind A · utility

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30Claims
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Filing dateOct 13, 2000
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2020

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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