Adjustable reinforced structural assembly and method of use therefor
US6880657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/76
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a reinforced structural assembly and a method of using the assembly for reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a first member and a second member with a reinforcement material intermediate the first and second member. According to the method, the assembly is placed in a cavity of an automotive vehicle and the reinforcement material is expanded to promote connection between the first member and a surface defining the cavity and to promote connection between the second member and another surface defining the cavity.
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