Structural reinforcement system
US8361589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/249985
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments of a structural reinforcement system. The system reinforces hollow cavities within various products to increase the structural rigidity of the product. The system generally includes a rigid carrier, an expandable material, and an adhesive. The expandable material and the adhesive are placed within the carrier such that when the expandable material expands, the adhesive moves to be positioned to bond the rigid carrier to the cavity walls.
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