Fiber-reinforced thermoplastic vehicle cell
US6854791B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3055
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle cell made of reinforced—reinforced thermoplastic material includes a shape-defining, long-reinforced-reinforced thermoplastic matrix (2) with integrated continuos fiber strands or strips (3). In a base structure (10), which includes a base plate (6), uninterrupted continuous fiber strands running longitudinally (3no) in an upper base area (NO) and continuous fiber strands running longitudinally (3nu) in a lower base area (NU). The upper and the lower base areas are connected with vertical walls (11). This results in an economically manufacturable, light-weight, rigid and safe vehicle cell.
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