Abstract: The present invention relates to a system consisting of a connection node and at least one first connection body, wherein: the connection node comprises a connection node central body, a first connection element for joining with the connection body, and at least one second connection element for joining with a second connection body; the first connection element and the second connection element are connected or may be connected to the connection node central body; and at least one portion of the connection node central body and/or of the first connection element and/or of the second connection element is manufactured by means of an additive process, for example 3D printing, or by means of a casting process.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 2018
Date of Patent:
October 25, 2022
Assignees:
EDAG ENGINEERING GMBH, FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FĂ–RDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V., CONSTELLIUM SINGEN GMBH, CONCEPT LASER GMBH, BLM S.P.A.
Inventors:
Thomas Hasenauer, Sven Orloff, Martin Hillebrecht, Claus Emmelmann, Frank Beckmann
Abstract: A body node for connecting shell-shaped body structures, of a vehicle, the body node having: a first connecting flange for connection to a first shell-shaped body structure, a second connecting flange for connection to a second shell-shaped body structure, a third connecting flange for connection to a third shell-shaped body structure, and a connecting structure rigidly connecting the connecting flanges with each other and, for example, forming a monolithic body with the connecting flanges.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 26, 2016
Date of Patent:
May 14, 2019
Assignees:
EDAG ENGINEERING GMBH, LZN LASER ZENTRUM NORD GMBH, CONCEPT LASER GMBH, BLM S.P.A.
Inventors:
Martin Hillebrecht, Michael Schmidt, Eric Fritzsche, Frank Breitenbach, Claus Emmelmann, Frank Herzog, Sergio Raso
Abstract: A body node for connecting shell-shaped body structures, of a vehicle, the body node having: a first connecting flange for connection to a first shell-shaped body structure, a second connecting flange for connection to a second shell-shaped body structure, a third connecting flange for connection to a third shell-shaped body structure, and a connecting structure rigidly connecting the connecting flanges with each other and, for example, forming a monolithic body with the connecting flanges.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 26, 2016
Publication date:
March 2, 2017
Applicants:
EDAG Engineering GmbH, LZN Laser Zentrum Nord GmbH, Concept Laser GmbH, BLM S.P.A.
Inventors:
Martin HILLEBRECHT, Michael SCHMIDT, Eric FRITZSCHE, Frank BREITENBACH, Claus EMMELMANN, Frank HERZOG, Sergio RASO