Assembly including a compression-molded composite component having a sandwich structure and a unitarily connected second component
US8795807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24496
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A unitary structural assembly including a first component having a plateau-receiving aperture and a compression-molded, composite second component having a sandwich structure is provided. The second component includes a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a core positioned between the outer layers and having a large number of cavities. The outer layers are bonded to the core by a press molding. A portion of the second component including the first layer and the core defines a raised plateau having upper and side surfaces. The plateau has a size and shape corresponding to the size and shape of the plateau-receiving aperture. A height of the plateau corresponds to the depth of the plateau-receiving aperture. The plateau is inserted into the plateau-receiving aperture so that corresponding surfaces of the plateau and the plateau-receiving aperture are in abutting engagement to unitarily connect the components and form the assembly.
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