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Structural reinforcer applied to cut-out area of structural member

US8366181B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG · CH

Inventors

Vincent Belpaire · Forest, BE
Sebastien Delneufcourt · Namur, BE
Francois Godillon · Valenciennes, FR
Gaetan Lison · Berchem-Sainte-Agathe - Sint-Agatha-Berchem, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 31, 2010
Grant date	Feb 5, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 24, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49623
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A structural member assembly includes a substantially hollow structural member and a structural reinforcer. The hollow structural member is formed by a plurality of panels. At least one of the panels includes a cut-out region extending from the edge of the panel to the interior of the panel so that the cut-out region is not fully enclosed by the panel. The structural reinforcer includes a rigid carrier and a bonding material. The structural reinforcer is installed in the interior of the structural member across said cut-out region.

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