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Method for production of sandwich panels with zigzag corrugated core

US7814658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2003
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/1234
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for production of sandwich panels having a zigzag corrugated core made from sheet material to be used in aircraft construction, shipbuilding, and other branches of industry. The method improves the quality and ease of sheet blank folding into a 3-D relief structure. Folds are made in the sheet blank at locations of crimp zigzag lines protrusions and recesses. Holes are punched in the sheet with a diameter of the holes being greater than or equal to a sheet blank bending radius.

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