Cut and rigidified construction component and method of manufacturing the same

摘要

A method of creating a bend in a construction component for use in a transportation vehicle. The method comprises providing a plurality of cuts in the construction component so as to create a region of increased flexibility in the construction component. The method further comprises bending the construction component in the region of increased flexibility so as to cause the construction component to acquire a bent shape, and then rigidifying the construction component in the region of increased flexibility so as to cause said construction component to maintain the acquired bent shape.

主权项

1. A construction component formed by:
a) providing a plurality of cuts in said construction component to create a region of increased flexibility, said plurality of cuts comprising a plurality of transversal slits and a longitudinal cut, said plurality of transversal slits including a first array of transversal slits and a second array of transversal slits located extending outwardly from and on opposite sides of said longitudinal cut in a staggered arrangement; b) bending said construction component in said region of increased flexibility so as to cause said construction component to acquire a bent shape that defines an arcuate curve, said longitudinal cut being configured to follow said arcuate curve of said bent shape, wherein said plurality of cuts is provided in a single sheet of material.