Reinforcement structure and method employing bulkheads
US8966766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49634
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structural reinforcement device for insertion into a cavity of a structure and method for making the same including a first reinforcement section that has at least one projection of a first expandable polymeric material secured to it; and a separate second reinforcement section mated with the first reinforcement section, the second reinforcement section being configured to include at least one cavity, into which the at least one projection penetrates upon mating, and at least one aperture defined therein through which the expandable material flows during expansion and where it will remain upon curing of the material, thereby causing the first reinforcement section to be coupled with the second reinforcement section.
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