Structural member
US8393672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2101/185
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structural member includes: a compression-side wall part disposed in a compressive stress field of a bend; a tension-side wall part disposed in a tensile stress field of the bend; and a coupling wall part that couples the compression-side wall part and the tension-side wall part. The neutral axis of the bend is disposed in the vicinity of the compression-side wall part. For example, the compression-side wall part is higher in material strength, and/or larger in sheet thickness, than the tension-side wall part.
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