Abstract:
The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for producing fire rated doors having added strength, better finishing and low cost manufacturing flexibility. The fire rated doors are made from two panels "sandwiched" together. An optional interior layer (e.g., fire resistant material, lead sheeting, steel or Kevlar) can be added between the door panels for various purposes. Splines, stiles or sticks are inserted in longitudinal channels in the door panels to provide assistance in aligning the door panels and greater hardware holding strength. An intumescent banding material concealed by a banding material around the perimeter of the door seals the door within its frame during a fire. The door design and the automated manufacturing process provide greater design choice, reduced cost and faster fabrication.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method of forming a molded core component. A mat formed from cellulosic fiber and resin is provided. The mat is consolidated in a first press until the resin is substantially fully cured, and then removed from the first press. The consolidated mat is then placed in a second press having a mold cavity shaped to form at least one depression in at least one of the major surfaces. The consolidated mat is reformed in the second press to form a molded core component having at least one depression in at least one of the major surfaces. The molded core component has a variable density, preferably of between about 10 lbs/ft 3 and 80 lbs/ft 3 .
Abstract:
A grain bin floor support system having a plurality of interconnected support members. The support members are constructed from a monolithic sheet of structural metal stamped and formed having upper and lower horizontal Rails spanning across and integrally connected by a plurality of transverse support columns. The rails include a longitudinally extending center segment and a stabilizing portion adjacent each end thereof. The stabilizing portions are configured to be folded out in opposite directions forming a non-planar self-supporting structure.
Abstract:
An apparatus and associated method for manufacturing a window covering 50 for an architectural opening. The apparatus includes a support structure handling assembly 92, an operating element handling assembly 94, and a vane handling assembly 96. The handling assemblies process the respective materials to an assembly station 100 to attach one portion of a vane 54 to the operating elements 56, and another portion of the vane 54 to the support structure 52, allowing movement of one portion of the vane 54 relative to other portion of the vane.
Abstract:
A system and method of manufacture providing reinforced structurally functional load-bearing members, including but not limited to using thermoplastic materials, such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), reinforced such as with an aluminum alloy or carbon fiber core element. Among its possible uses, the present invention has application for provision of structural support members, such as an illustrative I joist product having a vertical center member preferably comprising HDPE, and top and bottom flanges having structurally meaningful reinforcement. The center member and flanges prefera+y comprising HDPE provides a relatively hard, durable, substantially weather-resistant structure.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine y-förmige Knotenstruktur eines Tragrahmens für Fahrzeuge sowie ein Verfahren zu deren Herstellung. Dabei besteht die Knotenstruktur aus zwei Hohlprofilen (1, 2), von denen das erste Hohlprofil (1) mindestens eine ebene Seite aufweist und entlang seines Umfangs bis auf einen in der ebenen Seite liegenden Steg (1c) durchtrennt und um diesen Steg (1c) aufgebogen ist. Das zweite Hohlprofil (2) ist stirnseitig in die durch das Trennen und Aufbiegen entstandenen, einander zugekehrten Enden (1a, 1b) des ersten Hohlprofils (1) eingesteckt und an deren Randbereichen (1e) mit dem ersten Hohlprofils (1) stoffschlüssig verbunden.
Abstract:
An improved pot and pan washing machineis disclosed including a wash tank (110), a self -draining parallel flow pump (150) with pump motor (160) connected to wash tank (110), a self -cleaning intake manifold (130) within the wash tank (110), and flush mounted jet nozzles (120) within tank (110). The pump (150)is located on a side of the wash tank (110), such that fluid enters the pump (150) in a first direction via apump inlet (152) connected to an intake port passing through right side wall (112), and fluid is discharged from the pump (150) in a second direction substantially parallel to the first direction via a pump outlet (154) connected to an outlet manifold(160)
Abstract:
Core-type structures (10) are formed by extruding elongated tubular members (24) or sheets of a thermoplastic material that are subsequently cut into segments (30) or plates having a defined length and then assembled into a bundle (42). The bundle (42) is then simultaneously cut at a number of spaced-apart locations along the length of the bundled segments, or plates, whereby a plurality of separate core structures (10) are simultaneously formed.
Abstract:
A tension member (14) that is provided for use in erecting structures. The tension member (14) is placed in compression when the tension force is released from the tendon. In another aspect of the present invention, an arch member (12) is provided for use as a compression member in a bridge (10). Tension members (14) and compression members (12) terminate and are anchored within an abutment (16). Extending upwardly from a deck are protective railings (58). A transition ramp (60) is provided to transition from the initial traveling surface (62) to the traveling surface.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a structural member (1), especially a vehicle assembly member serving to absorb collision energy and forces by direct or indirect collision impact, and for the purpose of obtaining a deformation body which is processed from an extruded blank, and wherein the post-processing of the blank is provided without supplementing further parts, and wherein the blank can be given various geometrical designs for variation of stiffness and energy absorbing properties of the finished structural member, it is according to the invention suggested that there is provided a substantially extruded blank (1) comprising a first yoke portion (2) and one or more leg portions (3A, 3B) protruding from said yoke portion, and that in the area between the yoke portion (2) and said leg portions (3A, 3B) there is effected a cutting along a certain extension, and that in a leg zone (3Z) extending from the bottom of the cutting (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b) and outwardly along a leg portion there is effected a bending for providing one or more reinforcing collision corners (6a-6d).