Designs and processes for using discrete stiffeners to create light, stiff and strong automotive structures
    2.
    发明授权
    Designs and processes for using discrete stiffeners to create light, stiff and strong automotive structures 有权
    使用分立扶强材来制造轻型,坚固和坚固的汽车结构的设计和工艺

    公开(公告)号:US09475434B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-25

    申请号:US14454611

    申请日:2014-08-07

    CPC classification number: B60R13/02

    Abstract: A technique for providing localized stiffening of a vehicle trim panel, especially for high curvature areas. The vehicle trim panel includes an outer panel having an outer show surface and an inner surface. A plurality of discrete reinforcement elements are bonded to the inner surface of the outer panel at locations where localized stiffening is desired. The discrete elements can come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, where the combination of elements and the number of elements is selected for a particular trim panel stiffness.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于提供车辆装饰板的局部加强的技术,特别是对于高曲率区域。 车辆装饰板包括具有外表面和内表面的外板。 多个离散的加强元件在需要局部加强的位置处结合到外板的内表面。 离散元件可以具有各种不同的形状和尺寸,其中元件的组合和元件的数量被选择用于特定的装饰板刚度。

    Joining approaches for sandwich structures
    4.
    发明授权
    Joining approaches for sandwich structures 有权
    加入三明治结构的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09457434B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-04

    申请号:US14496994

    申请日:2014-09-25

    Abstract: A method for securing sandwich structures together, especially vehicle structures. In one embodiment, two sandwich structures are perpendicularly secured together, where a first one of the sandwich structures includes a micro-truss core having one unit cell geometry and second one of the sandwich structures includes a micro-truss core having different unit cell geometry. The micro-truss core of the second sandwich structure includes a micro-truss extension fabricated at the same time as the micro-truss core and having the same unit cell geometry as the micro-truss core for the first sandwich structure. The extension is inserted in an open area between face sheets in the first sandwich structure so that it abuts against the micro-truss core in the first sandwich structure.

    Abstract translation: 一种将三明治结构固定在一起的方法,特别是车辆结构。 在一个实施例中,两个夹层结构垂直地固定在一起,其中夹层结构中的第一个包括具有一个单元几何形状的微型桁架芯,并且第二个夹层结构包括具有不同单元几何形状的微桁架芯。 第二夹层结构的微桁架芯包括与微桁架芯同时制造的微型桁架延伸部,并具有与用于第一夹层结构的微型桁架芯相同的单元几何形状。 延伸部插入在第一夹层结构中的面板之间的开放区域中,使得其抵靠第一夹层结构中的微型桁架芯。

    Fastener assembly for use with one or more workpieces

    公开(公告)号:US11193520B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-07

    申请号:US15955167

    申请日:2018-04-17

    Abstract: A fastener assembly for use with one or more workpieces. The fastener assembly can be a single-sided (i.e., blind) fastener assembly in which the fastener assembly is inaccessible from one side of the workpiece(s). In this regard, the workpiece(s) can make-up an enclosed component, for example. The fastener assembly can have a fastening end, such as a threaded stud, for securement with a distinct component that is otherwise detached from the fastener assembly. The workpiece(s) can be composed of a carbon fiber composite material, an aluminum material, or another type of material.

    Fastening assembly
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11047417B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-29

    申请号:US16157602

    申请日:2018-10-11

    Abstract: A fastening assembly includes a panel, a fastener and a primary anode insert. The panel defines an aperture and the fastener includes a shaft portion disposed within the aperture. The primary anode insert may be disposed adjacent to a reaction region of the fastener. Alternatively, the fastening assembly may include a fastener and a primary anode insert. The fastener includes a shaft portion which is configured to be disposed within at least two aligned component apertures. The primary anode insert may be also be disposed adjacent to a reaction region of the fastener.

    Fastener Assembly for Use with One or More Workpieces

    公开(公告)号:US20190316622A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-17

    申请号:US15955167

    申请日:2018-04-17

    Abstract: A fastener assembly for use with one or more workpieces. The fastener assembly can be a single-sided (i.e., blind) fastener assembly in which the fastener assembly is inaccessible from one side of the workpiece(s). In this regard, the workpiece(s) can make-up an enclosed component, for example. The fastener assembly can have a fastening end, such as a threaded stud, for securement with a distinct component that is otherwise detached from the fastener assembly. The workpiece(s) can be composed of a carbon fiber composite material, an aluminum material, or another type of material.

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