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US 9,427,902 B2Granted
Cavity filling
AssigneeZephyros, Inc.
InventorDietmar Werner
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Abstract
A laminar structure (1) for providing foam within cavities such as those in automobile pillars and rails is provided comprising a metal foil (4) having a central section (2) and two end sections (3, 4), the central section carrying a foamable material (5) and the end sections being securable to the flanges (8, 9, 15, 16) of the cavity forming members (7, 14). The cavity containing the foam after foaming is also provided.
Claims20
A cavity comprising:
- two cavity defining components secured together by flanges proximate to the cavity;
- a laminar structure located within the cavity defining components and comprising a metal foil having a central portion and two end portions;
- wherein at least part of the central portion carries a foamable material;
- and
- wherein at least one of the end portions is secured between the flanges at each side of the cavity.
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