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Hollow chamber structural component and method for producing same

US7879435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2007
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24744
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hollow chamber structural component includes a shell component which extends along a main extension direction. A cover component is attached to the shell component, wherein a hollow chamber is disposed between the shell component and the cover component and extends in the main extension direction. A reinforcing structure is arranged in the hollow chamber and comprises: a synthetic support structure, which follows at least in some sections the main extension direction and rests with at least some sections against an inside of the shell component; and at least one reinforcing element that follows at least in some sections the main extension direction and is joined to the synthetic support structure with the aid of a layer of adhesive.

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