Patent ID: 6251527
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
An aluminum alloy integral structure comprised of a rectangularly dimensioned core selected from the group consisting of 2xxx and 7xxx Aluminum Association series alloy ingots, the core comprised of a single or plurality of grooved out beds which extend essentially the length and width of a face of the ingot either on one side or on both sides of the faces of the ingot, wherein the beds comprise continuous lips at the perimeter of the core lengthwise sides and an inside depth into the face of the ingot which extends substantially between the lips, the depth into the face between about 0.250 inches to about 2.00 inches which receivably accepts and holds a mateably dimensioned liner wherein said liner communicates with the core, the liner selected from the group consisting of 1xxx and 7xxx Aluminum Association series corrosion resistant aluminum alloys.