Abstract:
A convertible top stack linkage is provided that is formed, in part, in a thixotropic magnesium molding process. Many structural parts of the convertible top stack linkage may be thixotropically molded. A pivot link of the top stack linkage is pivotally connected to two bows, for example, the three and four bows of the top stack. A five bow extends between and is attached to right and left pivot links by right and left pressure links, respectively. A pivot link is provided that has a triple pivot connection to a tensioning link, a center rail and a rear rail. A main spring is secured to a pivot pin and connected to a main pivot bracket on the vehicle to provide a counterbalancing force on the balance link that assists in lifting the top stack linkage as the convertible top is retracted and extended.
Abstract:
A method of producing honeycomb structure using a press and a die to form two metal plates that have hexagonal pegs protruding out on one side and applying welding material or some adhesive onto the hexagonal pegs and then joining the two formed metal plates by facing the protruding sides to each other. The process can produce a high-quality honeycomb structure rapidly at a low cost with many different types of metal.
Abstract:
A cross joint (10) is shown that has been formed from a single, flat folded and partially cut sheet. Base panels (12) to (26) are caused to lie horizontally at the base of the joint with the innermost portion of the panel (14) overlapping the innermost portion of the panel (26) and so on around the joint. Panels (34) to (48) extend vertically with panels that include a common fold lying alongside each other and in contact with each other. Panels (56) to (70) lie horizontally at the top with the panel (58) overlapping completely the panel (70) and so on around the structure.
Abstract:
A honeycomb cell structure has a plurality of first strips each formed into a generally zig-zag configuration and placed side by side to form a plurality of rows of cells in a generally honeycomb configuration with nodes between adjacent cells in each row, and a plurality of second strips of brazing foil. Each second strip is positioned between a respective pair of adjacent first strips and the first and second strips are secured together at each node such that a brazing foil strip extends across each cell in each row of the honeycomb. The second strips have a series of spaced slits extending transversely from at least one side edge across at least a distance equal to greater than half of the width of the second strip, with at least some of the slits being located within the cells.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for production of a connector point on a travel way for a track-bound vehicle, in particular, a maglev train, between a support (2) and at least one additional piece (3), fixed to the support (2) for guiding said vehicle, whereby said support is erected in a position essentially corresponding to the installation position thereof, or at a defined tolerance therefrom. The position of the connector points, between support and additional piece (3) is measured and where necessary during production, due to the specified dimensions thereof, material is either added to are taken from the connection point.
Abstract:
A large, box-like polygonal tank (30) for storing liquefied gas on land or on ground based structures and a method of constructing the tank. The tank is comprised of an internal, truss-braced, rigid frame (31), having a cover (40) on the frame for containing the stored liquid within the tank. The internal, truss-braced frame allows the interior of the tank to be contiguous throughout while compensating for the dynamic loads caused by the "sloshing" of stored liquid which, in turn, is due to the short excitation periods caused by seismic activity.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a load-bearing vehicle roof of so-called sandwich construction, wherein the material layer included in the vehicle roof comprises polymeric materials, laminate materials and/or metal layers. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing such a vehicle roof. The load-bearing vehicle roof according to the invention comprises an outer cover layer (1), a core (3) and an inner cover layer (4) which together form a load-bearing structure. The load-bearing vehicle roof according to the invention is characterized in that at least one insulating layer (5) and/or a decorative layer (6), intended to be visible from a passenger compartment within a motor vehicle, is/are provided inside the inner cover layer (4), and that the insulating and/or the decorative layers (6) are provided as layers of the load-bearing vehicle roof before mounting onto the motor vehicle. Accordingly, the load-bearing vehicle roof according to the invention comprises both the outer and inner roof before being mounted onto a vehicle body, for which reason no separate inner-roof has to be post-mounted. The invention has its main application within the field of ground-based motor vehicles, such as passenger cars or commercial vehicles.
Abstract:
An implementation of a stud assembly disclosed herein includes an external stud and an internal stud inserted longitudinally into the external stud, wherein the internal stud has cross-sectional dimensions that are smaller than the cross-sectional dimensions of the external stud. Each of the internal stud and the external stud may include a web, two flanges connected to the web, and two lips connected to the two flanges. Furthermore, each of the internal stud and the external stud may be created from a cold-rolled steel.
Abstract:
A mechanical linkage (100) includes first and second end members (104a, 104b) and a pair of generally parallel arcuate beams (106), interconnecting the end members and defining a lateral space (108) therebetween. A plurality of alternating fingers (110) extend from each beam into the lateral space, and a damping member is attached between each adjacent pair of fingers within the lateral space.