Body reinforcement and method of manufacturing thereof
US8690170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2501/065
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reinforced composite material utility cart comprising a body including two side portions interconnecting an upper portion and a bottom portion adapted to secure ground contacting members thereto is provided, at least one of the portions including composite material and a reinforcement therein adapted to distribute a concentrated stress applied on the body to the composite material to prevent or reduce damages to the composite material. A method of manufacturing a reinforced composite panel adapted to be used in the construction of a utility cart adapted to be stowed in a bay of a galley of an airplane and locked in place with a lock disposed next to the bay in a position suitable to retain the utility cart in the bay by interfering with a reinforced edge of the utility cart is also provided.
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