Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Structural member making
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-21
2011-06-21
Bryant, David P (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Structural member making
C029S428000, C052S590200, C052S592100, C403S364000, C403S381000, C428S121000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07963038
ABSTRACT:
To fabricate a joint in a panel, a groove is generated and the panel is bent along the groove. The panel includes a first skin, second skin, and core. The core is sandwiched between the first skin and the second skin. The groove passes through the first skin and at least a portion of the core. The groove includes a set of tabs and a corresponding set of slots. The set of tabs intermesh with the set of slots in response to bending the panel along the groove.
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Bryant David P
Taousakis Alexander P
The Boeing Company
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