Container having an internal structure with minimum surfaces
Patent
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OSTI ID:1568394
An illustrative example container includes a plurality of internal support members having a surface contour that at least approximates a minimum surface. The plurality of internal support members collectively provide structural support for carrying loads on the container. The plurality of internal support members collectively establish a plurality of cavities for at least temporarily containing fluid. An outer shell is connected with at least some of the internal support members. The outer shell includes a plurality of curved surfaces. The outer shell encloses the cavities.
- Research Organization:
- United Technologies Corporation, Farmington, CT (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AR0000254
- Assignee:
- United Technologies Corporation (Farmington, CT)
- Patent Number(s):
- 10,302,252
- Application Number:
- 15/302,532
- OSTI ID:
- 1568394
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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