Joiner panel system
US7811493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B3/56
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joiner panel system is formed from a composite material and includes a panel attached to a deck by a coaming or shoe and attached at its upper edge by a curtain plate that fits around obstructions at the ceiling area. The shoe can be readily installed to an uneven steel deck by stud welding to reduce installation time or attached to a composite material deck. A curtain plate fabrication method uses a laser scan or close range photogrammetry of the overhead area to optimize and automate the cutting of curtain plate sections. The curtain plate sections can then be readily installed in the overhead area. A composite material panel to provide good flame, smoke and toxicity properties and good mechanical properties is formed from a phenolic resin foam material, micro-balloons to reduce the weight and density, and reinforcing fibers and powder material to improve the mechanical properties. The panel can be formed by a method in which the core and face skins are co-cured to provide a good bond.
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