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US 10,766,174 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for a thermoplastic homogeneous failure module
AssigneeReliant Worldwide Plastics, LLC
InventorWilliam H. Maslakow
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Abstract
A failure module includes a support element. A reinforcing element is disposed on the support element. The support element is chemically compatible with the reinforcing element. A homogeneous chemical bond is formed between the support element and the reinforcing element.
Claims13
A failure module comprising:
- a thermoplastic failure module support element;
- a reinforcing element disposed on the thermoplastic failure module support element, the reinforcing element being chemically compatible with the thermoplastic failure module support element;
- wherein a homogeneous chemical bond is formed between the thermoplastic failure module support element and the reinforcing element;
- a plurality of integrated thermoplastic reinforcing elements chemically compatible with the thermoplastic failure module support element;
- wherein a homogenous chemical bond is formed between the thermoplastic failure module support element and the reinforcing elements;
- wherein the plurality of reinforcing elements comprise load diversion geometry so as to displace upon application of a load;
- wherein the plurality of reinforcing elements comprising load diversion geometry precipitates the initial mechanism of failure of the failure module and of the system in which the failure module is integrated into;
- and wherein each of said plurality of reinforcing elements comprise a portion which is along a perimeter of said support element as well as a portion diverter which extends inwardly atop said support element.
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