Abstract: A method for stiffening a sheet element is provided. In this regard, the method preferably includes a first step of providing stiffening modules that have a flange and at least one web. Furthermore, the stiffening modules are preferably attached to the sheet element sequentially along a load path, the stiffening modules are connected to each other via their respective flanges using connecting means and/or joining methods for a positive, frictional and/or materially bonded connection to form a stiffening structure, such that the stiffening modules have a combined effect, specifically stiffening and reinforcing the sheet element. A stiffening structure for a sheet element is also provided that includes stiffening modules arranged sequentially, and to a stiffening system including a stiffening structure and a sheet element.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 2, 2024
Publication date:
January 30, 2025
Applicant:
Photon AG
Inventors:
Thomas Dziekan, Uriel Tradowsky, Andreas Knaub, Robert Braun, Lukas Neumann, Holger Alder
Abstract: A method for stiffening a sheet element is provided. The method includes a first step of providing stiffening modules each having a flange and at least one web. The stiffening modules are attached to the sheet element sequentially along a load path, where the stiffening modules are connected to each other via their respective flanges for a positive, frictional and/or materially bonded connection to form a stiffening structure, such that the stiffening modules have a combined effect, specifically stiffening and reinforcing the sheet element. A stiffening structure for a sheet element is also provided that has a plurality of stiffening modules arranged sequentially, and to a stiffening system that includes a stiffening structure and a sheet element.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 12, 2021
Date of Patent:
November 12, 2024
Assignee:
Photon AG
Inventors:
Thomas Dziekan, Uriel Tradowsky, Andreas Knaub, Robert Braun, Lukas Neumann, Holger Alder
Abstract: The invention preferably relates to a method for stiffening a sheet element. In this regard, the method preferably comprises a first step of providing stiffening modules comprising a flange and at least one web. Furthermore, the stiffening modules are preferably attached to the sheet element sequentially along a load path, wherein the stiffening modules are connected to each other via their respective flanges using connecting means and/or joining methods for a positive, frictional and/or materially bonded connection to form a stiffening structure, such that the stiffening modules have a combined effect, specifically stiffening and reinforcing the sheet element. The invention also preferably relates to a stiffening structure for a sheet element comprising a plurality of stiffening modules arranged sequentially, and to a stiffening system comprising a stiffening structure and a sheet element.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 12, 2021
Publication date:
January 20, 2022
Applicant:
Photon AG
Inventors:
Thomas Dziekan, Uriel Tradowsky, Andreas Knaub, Robert Braun, Lukas Neumann, Holger Alder