FABRICATED LINER ARTICLE AND METHOD
Assignee
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, A CORP.
Filed
Dec 19, 1983
Granted
Dec 16, 1986
Location
MILFORD OH US
Abstract
A method of fabricating sheet metal panels and the article produced thereby. According to one form, the method of fabrication includes the steps of providing a panel of sheet metal, perforating the panel to provide a plurality of holes, forming the panel into a preselected curve about a longitudinal centerline, forming the leading edge portion of the panel into a front flange, forming a shoulder in the panel centered on the holes and extending perpendicularly from a surface thereof, bending an outer portion of the shoulder into a lip, and bonding the portions of the panel comprising the shoulder and lip.
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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Jun 13, 1984
Rescinded
Jun 21, 1985
Duration
1 year
Inventor
- 1JAMES S. KELM
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 4628694
- Application
- 06562959
- Aerospace match
- No
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records