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Fuel tank with improved creep resistance and method for manufacturing it

US9266427B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2012
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4998
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel tank having two opposite wall portions and at least one reinforcing element connecting these two wall portions, such reinforcing element comprising at least two parts linked by at least one rotating link. A method for manufacturing such tank.

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