Composite structure joining system and method and related structures
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United States of America
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Feb 11, 2025
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Jun 27, 2024
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Oct 16, 2023
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Oct 16, 2023
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Abstract
A composite structure joining system and method comprises a structural panel, preferably but not necessarily fabricated from structural composite materials, that further comprises a nesting C-joint feature that facilitates assembly of a plurality of panels of the invention to form a planar structure such as a wall. An embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of the panels of the invention, joined together using the C joint of the invention, captured in a frame. The frame structural elements may comprise metals such as aluminum or steel, or may be hand laid or extruded fiberglass as described in more detail below. The invention further comprises methods of manufacturing a plurality of structural panels of the invention. The method of the invention may be used to fabricate intermodal shipping containers that have superior structural and thermal characteristics, are lightweight, resulting in lower transportation costs and lower container costs.
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International Classification(s)
- B29C:SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF SUBSTAN....
- E04B:GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTIT....
- E04C:STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- B29K:INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, ....
- B65D:CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR....
- B29L:INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RE....
- B32B:LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA....
- 2023 Application Filing Year
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