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US4300410A
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Tension-compression member
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1980-01-04
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Granted: 1981-11-17
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Expires: 2000-01-04
Abstract
Abstract Light weight component (FIG. 1) comprising hollow, tubular member (A) with load transmission means (B) at its ends and filaments (E) in a plastic matrix C encircling the member and transmission means may be used as tension compression member. The tubular member preferably is a pultrusion adapted to contain sufficient filaments to tensilely strengthen the component. The component may be made, for example, by winding or wrapping filaments about the member while load transmission means are at its ends.
Inventors
- 👤 Narasimhan Raghupathi
- 👤 Edward A. Kure
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:46
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C7/00; F16C7/02; F16C7/026; B; B29; B29C; B29C53/00; B29C53/56; B29C53/564; B29C70/00; B29C70/68; B29C70/86; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/49; Y10T403/4958; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1352; Y10T428/1369; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2913; Y10T428/2933; Y10T428/2936; Y10T428/2973; Y10T428/2975; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A lightweight structural component which comprises: (a) a first tubular member having a first end and a second end and two pairs of integrally formed extending longitudinally from two opposing sides thereof and forming oppositely positioned channels along the exterior of said first tubular member, (b) a second tubular member juxtapositioned with respect to said first end of said first tubular member such that its longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said first tubular member, and (c) a third tubular member juxtapositioned with respect to said second end of said first tubular member such that its longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said first tubular member and in substantially the same plane as said longitudinal axis of said second tubular member, (d) filaments in a plastic matrix that encircle lengthwise said first tubular member, lay within said oppositely positioned channels, and bind said second tubular member and said third tubular member to said first end and said second end respectively, said first tubular member having a cavity extending along its longitudinal axis, said second tubular member and said third tubular member each having a cavity extending along its longitudinal axis and substantially filled with elastomeric materials, said elastomeric materials having load attachments means positioned therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A lightweight structural component which comprises: (a) a first tubular member having a first end and a second end and two pairs of integrally formed extending longitudinally from two opposing sides thereof and forming oppositely positioned channels along the exterior of said first tubular member, (b) a second tubular member juxtapositioned with respect to said first end of said first tubular member such that its longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said first tubular member, and (c) a third tubular member juxtapositioned with respect to said second end of said first tubular member such that its longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said first tubular member and in substantially the same plane as said longitudinal axis of said second tubular member, (d) filaments in a plastic matrix that encircle lengthwise said first tubular member, lay within said oppositely positioned channels, and bind said second tubular member and said third tubular member to said first end and said second end respectively, said first tubular member having a cavity extending along its longitudinal axis, said second tubular member and said third tubular member each having a cavity extending along its longitudinal axis and substantially filled with elastomeric materials, said elastomeric materials having load attachments means positioned therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A lightweight structural component in accordance with claim 1 wherein said plastic matrix is secured to said first tubular member by adhesive means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A lightweight structural component in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second tubular member and said third tubular member are secured to said first tubular member by adhesive means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A lightweight structural component in accordance with claim 1 wherein said cavity of said first tubular member is formed by interior surfaces of said first tubular member which in cross section surround a substantially rectangular area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A lightweight structural component in accordance with claim 1 wherein said substantially rectangular area comprises a major proportion of the cross sectional area of said first tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A lightweight structural component in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first tubular member comprises reinforced plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A lightweight structural component in accordance with claim 1 wherein said second tubular member and said third tubular member comprise rigid material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
221 words
A lightweight structural component which comprises: (a) an elongated first tubular member having a first end and a second end, and two pairs of integrally formed flanges extending longitudinally from two opposing sides thereof and forming oppositely positioned channels along the exterior of said first tubular member, (b) a second tubular member juxtapositioned with respect to said first tubular member such that its longitudinal axis is esentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said first tubular member, and (c) a third tubular member juxtapositioned with respect to said second end of said first tubular member such that its longitudinal axis is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said first tubular member and in essentially the same plane as said longitudinal axis of said second tubular member, (d) filaments in a plastic matrix that encircle lengthwise said first tubular member, lay within said oppositely positioned channels, and bind said second tubular member and said third tubular member to said first end and said second end respectively, said first tubular member having a substantially rectangular cavity extending the full length of its longitudinal axis, said second tubular member and said third tubular member each having a cavity extending along essentially the full length of its longitudinal axis and substantially filled with elastomeric materials, said elastomeric materials having load attachment means positioned therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
221 words
A lightweight structural component which comprises: (a) an elongated first tubular member having a first end and a second end, and two pairs of integrally formed flanges extending longitudinally from two opposing sides thereof and forming oppositely positioned channels along the exterior of said first tubular member, (b) a second tubular member juxtapositioned with respect to said first tubular member such that its longitudinal axis is esentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said first tubular member, and (c) a third tubular member juxtapositioned with respect to said second end of said first tubular member such that its longitudinal axis is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said first tubular member and in essentially the same plane as said longitudinal axis of said second tubular member, (d) filaments in a plastic matrix that encircle lengthwise said first tubular member, lay within said oppositely positioned channels, and bind said second tubular member and said third tubular member to said first end and said second end respectively, said first tubular member having a substantially rectangular cavity extending the full length of its longitudinal axis, said second tubular member and said third tubular member each having a cavity extending along essentially the full length of its longitudinal axis and substantially filled with elastomeric materials, said elastomeric materials having load attachment means positioned therein.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-11-16 | 1985-05-18 | 1985-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-16 | 1989-05-18 | 1989-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-16 | 1993-05-18 | 1993-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |