17818532. Inflatables-Based Process for Creating Multi-Layer Internal Reinforcements simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)

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Inflatables-Based Process for Creating Multi-Layer Internal Reinforcements

Organization Name

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor(s)

Nilesh D. Mankame of Ann Arbor MI (US)

Ruoyu Sun of Champaign IL (US)

Girish Krishnan of Mahomet IL (US)

Inflatables-Based Process for Creating Multi-Layer Internal Reinforcements - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17818532 titled 'Inflatables-Based Process for Creating Multi-Layer Internal Reinforcements

Simplified Explanation

  • A structural component for a vehicle is formed by creating cavities in hollow passages and filling them with polymer resin foam to create structural reinforcement layers.
  • The process involves forming a first cavity in a first hollow passage, filling it with a first polymer resin, and foaming the resin to create a first polymer resin foam.
  • A second cavity is then formed in the same hollow passage, filled with a second polymer resin, and foamed to create a second polymer resin foam.

Potential Applications

  • Automotive industry for vehicle structural components
  • Aerospace industry for lightweight structural components

Problems Solved

  • Increased strength and durability of structural components
  • Lightweight design for improved fuel efficiency

Benefits

  • Enhanced structural integrity
  • Reduced weight for improved performance
  • Cost-effective manufacturing process


Original Abstract Submitted

A structural component for a vehicle and a process and system for forming the structural component. A first cavity is formed in a first hollow passage between a first bladder and an interior surface of a component forming the structural component. A first structural reinforcement layer is formed in the first cavity by filling the first cavity with a first polymer resin and foaming the first polymer resin to form a first polymer resin foam. A second cavity is formed in the first hollow passage and a second structural reinforcement layer is formed in the second cavity by filling the second cavity with a second polymer resin and foaming the second polymer resin to form a second polymer resin foam.

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