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Reinforced impact beam with woven fabric

US7111882B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2004
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12326
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An impact beam as subject of the invention comprises a polymer matrix and a metal reinforcing structure for impact reinforcement, which metal reinforcing structure comprises at least one woven fabric. The woven fabric comprises metal cords being essentially parallel to each other, and the metal cords are bond to the polymer matrix, so that a load can be transmitted directly between the polymer matrix and the metal cords.

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