Patent ID: 6306522
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: B60J,Y10T

Abstract:
Metallic lamella strip as an intermediate product for further processing into a framework band with a U-shaped or V-shaped cross-section, which band is capable of serving as a reinforcement insert for sealing profiles or edge protection profiles, said strip comprising:lamellae with two lamella shanks that stand opposite one another in pairs and extend crosswise to the longitudinal axis of the lamella strip;each lamella shank being separated from the two adjacent lamella shanks by a separating cut;each lamella being connected with the two adjacent lamella via a bridge, in each instance;a center cut extending crosswise to the longitudinal direction of the lamella strip, over one lamella in each instance, from one lamella shank over the center of the lamella strip into the opposite lamella shank;wherein each lamella has two oblong beads, which are stamped on both sides of the center cut, and extend from one lamella shank over the center of the lamella strip into the opposite lamella shank; andwherein the beads end at a distance from the edges of the lamella strip, in such a way that the lamella shanks have a non-stamped, smooth end region, in each instance.