Background of the Invention
1. Field of the Invention
[0001] The present invention relates to combined metal sheets with strengthened structure
of combined racks, more particularity, relates to combined metal sheets with strengthened
structure of combined racks, with each metal sheet having two opposite mounted portion
and two opposite strengthened portions formed on peripheries of main body thereof
for achieving a great strengthened effect.
2. Description of the Related Art
[0002] Referring to Taiwan patent No.
M342796, it discloses that conventional combined racks include a main body, two rods and
a bearing plate. The two rods are respectively fixed to two sides of the main body,
and two ends of each rod are respectively engaged with the main body via fasteners.
Peripheries of front and rear of the bearing plate are rolled downward and inward
as to form hooking portions which are adapted to clasp the rods as to attach the bearing
plate to the two rods. Further, the bearing plate has a certain thickness for supporting
items disposed thereon. However, the thicker the thickness of the bearing plate, the
more production costs of the combined racks. Therefore, production costs will be reflected
in prices.
Summary of the Invention
[0003] The present invention is directed at providing metal sheets with strengthened structures
and combined racks which consist of the metal sheets. Each metal sheet which is thin
and lightweight includes mounted portions and strengthened portions as to achieve
greater structure strength effect. And the thin and lightweight metal sheets can reduce
production costs of the combined racks.
[0004] Other objectives, advantages, and features of the invention will become more apparent
from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0005] The present invention will be described through detailed illustration of nine embodiments
referring to the drawings.
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a metal sheet with strengthened structure according
to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 in Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a partial, enlarged view of the metal sheet with strengthened structure
shown in Fig. 2.
Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 in Fig. 1.
Fig. 5 is a partial, enlarged view of the metal sheet with strengthened structure
shown in Fig. 4.
Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a metal sheet with strengthened structure according
to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 7 is a perspective view of combined racks, which consists of the metal sheets
discussed above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 8 is an exploded view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 7.
Fig. 9 is a front view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 7.
Fig. 10 is a partial, enlarged view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 9.
Fig. 11 is a side view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 7.
Fig. 12 is a partial, enlarged view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 11.
Fig. 13 is a rear view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 7.
Fig. 14 is a partial, enlarged view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 13.
Fig. 15 is an exploded view of combined racks, which consists of the metal sheets
discussed above, according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 15.
Fig. 17 is a partial, enlarged view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 16.
Fig. 18 is a perspective view of combined racks, which consists of the metal sheets
discussed above, according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 19 is an exploded view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 18.
Fig. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 18.
Fig. 21 is a partial, enlarged view of the combined racks shown in Fig. 20.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment
[0006] Referring to Figs. 1 through 5, they show a metal sheet with strengthened structure
in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. The metal sheet includes
a main body 1 which forms with two opposite mounted portions 11 and two opposite strengthened
portions 12. Each mounted portion 11 includes an initiating terminal end 111 connected
to the main body 1, a finishing terminal end 112 contiguously extending from the initiating
terminal end 111 and a space 113 surrounded by the mounted portion 11 between the
initiating 111 and finishing 112 terminal ends. A center line X is defined by connecting
center points of cross-sections of various transverse positions of each mounted portion
11 and provided inside of the space 113. And the finishing terminal ends 112 of the
two opposite mounted portions 11 define a first distance L1, and the center lines
X of the two opposite mounted portions 11 define a second distance L2. In this case,
the first distance L1 is smaller than the second distance L2.
[0007] Each mounted portion 11 is roll-shaped and in this case, the mounted portion 11 is
rolled round-shaped. A gap 13 is formed between each finishing terminal end 112 and
the related initiating terminal end 111, and an arc (not numbered) defined by the
finishing terminal end 112 and the initiating terminal end 111. The size of the arc
is adjustable and depended on the gap 13, and the arc includes an interior angle between
the related finishing terminal end 112 and the related initiating terminal end 111.
The interior angle is larger than 180 degrees. In this embodiment, range of the interior
angle is preferably between 270 degrees and 360 degrees. An outer surface 114 and
an inner surface 115 are respectively defined on each mounted portion 11, and the
inner surface 115 surrounds the related space 13. Two end surfaces 116 are respectively
defined at two ends of each mounted portion 11.
[0008] The main body 1 has first 101 and second 102 surfaces. A horizontal position of each
mounted portion 11 is higher than that of the first surface 101 of the main body 1.
Further, a horizontal position of each strengthened portion 12A is higher than that
of the first surface 101 of the main body 1. The metal sheet which includes the rolled
round-shaped mounted portions 11 is not easy to be bent by an external force as to
achieve greater structure strength effect.
[0009] Each strengthened portion 12A includes an initiating terminal end 121 A connected
to the main body 1, a finishing terminal end 122A contiguously extending from the
initiating terminal end 121A and a space 123A surrounded by the strengthened portion
12A between the initiating 121 A and finishing 122A terminal ends. A center line Y
is defined by connecting center points of cross-sections of various transverse positions
of each strengthened portion 12A and provided inside of the space 123A. And the finishing
terminal ends 122A of the two opposite strengthened portions 12A define a third distance
L3, and the center lines Y of the two opposite strengthened portions 12A define a
fourth distance L4. In this case, the third distance L3 is smaller than the fourth
distance L4.
[0010] Each strengthened portion 12A is roll-shaped and in this case, the strengthened portion
12A is rolled round-shaped. A gap 14 is formed between each finishing terminal end
122A and the related initiating terminal end 121A, and an arc (not numbered) defined
by the finishing terminal end 122A and the initiating terminal end 121A. The size
of the arc is adjustable and depended on the gap 14, and the arc includes an interior
angle between the related finishing terminal end 122A and the related initiating terminal
end 121 A. The interior angle is larger than 180 degrees. In this embodiment, range
of the interior angle is preferably between 270 degrees and 360 degrees. An outer
surface 124A and an inner surface 125A are respectively defined on each strengthened
portion 12A, and the inner surface 125A surrounds the related space 14. Two end surfaces
126A are respectively defined at two ends of each strengthened portion 12A.
[0011] The two end surfaces 126A respectively extend toward and are abutted against the
outer surfaces 114 of the two mounted portions 11. A horizontal position of each strengthened
portion 12A is lower than that of each mounted portion 11.
[0012] Referring to Fig. 6, it shows a metal sheet with strengthened structure in accordance
with a second embodiment of the present invention similar to the first embodiment
except that two opposite strengthened portions 12B replace the two opposite strengthened
portions 12A. Each strengthened portion 12B is bent toward the first surface 101 of
the main body 1 and being flat. An outer surface 124B and an inner surface 125B are
respectively defined on each strengthened portion 12B, and the inner surfaces 125B
of the two strengthened portions 12B face to each other. Two end surfaces 126B are
respectively defined at two ends of each strengthened portion 12B and face toward
the outer surfaces 114 of the two mounted portions 11.
[0013] Referring to Figs. 7 through 10, they show combined racks, which consist of the metal
sheets discussed above, in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
The combined racks include two frames 2 and the main body 1. Each frame 2 is preferably
U-shaped and has two legs (not numbered) standing on the ground and a body portion
(not numbered) defined between the two legs. Two opposite through-holes 201 are formed
on the two legs of each frame 2 adjacent to two ends of the body portion of each frame
2. Two fasteners 202A are provided at the through-holes 201 respectively and adapted
to engage each frame 2 with the main body 1. In this case, each fastener 202A is in
form of bolt, preferably.
[0014] The mounted portions 11 of the main body 1 which are defined at two opposite sides
of the main body 1 correspond to the through-holes 201 respectively. Two threaded
portions 117 are formed at the ends of each mounted portion 11 and adapted to engage
the main body 1 with the frame 2. And the strengthened portions 12B of the main body
1 is preferably flat and bent from the main body 1.
[0015] The two fasteners 202A are engaged the through-holes 201 with the threaded portions
117 of the mounted portions 11 respectively. A center line Z is defined through each
fastener 202A and collinear with the center line X of each mounted portion 11. In
this embodiment, the threaded portions 117 are able to be formed by tapping on the
mounted portions 11 or embedded nuts into the mounted portions 11.
[0016] Referring to Figs. 11 through 14 at the same time, the mounted portions 11 are combined
with the fasteners 202A in a screw manner. The threaded portions 117 are directly
formed on the mounted portions 11, and it can eliminate redundant design of disposing
fittings inside of the mounted portions 11 for engaging with the fasteners 202A which
is implemented in a traditional manner. The bent mounted portions 11 and strengthened
portions 12B are provided to achieve greater structure strength effect. Therefore,
even if the main body 1 is made of thin metal plate, it still has a certain structural
strength.
[0017] Referring to Figs. 15 through 17, they show combined racks, which consist of the
metal sheets discussed above, in accordance with a second embodiment of the present
invention similar to the first embodiment of the combined racks as shown in Figs.
7 through 14, except for several features. Firstly, two fasteners 202B replace the
two fasteners 202A. Each fastener 202B includes a head 2021 B and a mount 2022B having
internal threads. A center line W is defined through each fastener 202B and collinear
with the center line X of each mounted portion 11.
[0018] Secondly, one screw rods 15 is provided to insert through each mounted portion 11
and includes two threaded portions 151 formed at two ends thereof. And the threaded
portions 151 are disposed at the two ends of each mounted portion 11 and inserted
through the through-holes 201 of the frame 2 as to engage with the fasteners 202B.
Each head 2021B is blocked on the frame 2 and each mount 2022B is engaged with the
related threaded portion 151 of the screw rod 15 as to attach the main body 1 to the
frame 2.
[0019] Referring to Figs. 18 through 21, they show combined racks, which consist of the
metal sheets discussed above, in accordance with a third embodiment of the present
invention similar to the first embodiment of the combined racks as shown in Figs.
7 through 14, except for several features. Firstly, two sets of frames 3 replace the
two frames 2, and each set of frames 3 includes two posts 301, numbers of annular
grooves 302 formed on each post 301 and a collar set 303 provided on each post 301.
The annular grooves 302 are defined at various horizontal positions on each post 301.
The collar set 303 consists of first 304 and second 305 halves which are opposite
to each other and able to join together. Flanges 3041 and 3051 are respectively formed
on inner peripheries of the first 304 and second 305 halves and correspond to one
of the annular grooves 302. The combined collar set 303 has top end and bottom end,
and a diameter of the top end is smaller than a diameter of the bottom end.
[0020] Secondly, two joint assemblies 4 are respectively installed to the two sides of the
main body 1, and each joint assembly 4 includes two first mounts 41 longitudinally
provided at two ends thereof and a second mount 42 transversely between the first
mounts 41. Two coupled holes 43 are formed between two end of the second mount 42
and the adjacent first mounts 41. Each coupled hole 43 is in form of threaded hole
and communicates the first 41 and second 42 mounts to each other.
[0021] Thirdly, two fastening elements 16 are provided at the two ends of each mounted portion
11 and a center line V is defined through each fastening element 16 and collinear
with the center line X of each mounted portion 11. Two ends of each fastening element
16 are respectively engaged with the threaded portion 117 of the related end of the
mounted portion 11 and the related coupled hole 43 of the joint assembly 4. The two
second mounts 42 are respectively mounted onto the two strengthened portions 12A.
And then, the first mounts 41 are mounted onto the posts 301 and the collar sets 303.
Because of the larger diameter of each bottom end of the collar set 303, the first
mounts 41 are blocked by the collar sets 303 as to attach the frame 3 to the main
body 1.
[0022] While several embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will
be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made therein without
departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention.
1. A metal sheet comprising:
a main body (1) forming with at least two opposite mounted portions (11) and two opposite
strengthened portions (12A, 12B) on peripheries thereof;
wherein each mounted portion (11) includes an initiating terminal end (111) connected
to the main body (1), a finishing terminal end (112) contiguously extending from the
initiating terminal end (111) and a space (113) surrounded by the mounted portion
(11) between the initiating and finishing terminal ends;
wherein a center line X is defined by connecting center points of cross-sections of
various transverse positions of each mounted portion (11) and provided inside of the
space (113);
wherein the finishing terminal ends (112) of the two opposite mounted portions (11)
define a first distance (L1), and the center lines X of the two opposite mounted portions
(11) define a second distance (L2), with the first distance (L1) being smaller than
the second distance (L2).
2. The metal sheet as claimed in claim 1 wherein each mounted portion (11) is rolled
round-shaped and defines an arc by the finishing terminal end (112) and the initiating
terminal end (111); wherein size of the arc includes an interior angle between the
finishing terminal end (112) and the initiating terminal end (111), with the interior
angle being larger than 180 degrees.
3. The metal sheet as claimed in claim 1 further comprising an outer surface (114) defined
on each mounted portion (11) and two end surfaces (126A) are respectively defined
at two ends of each strengthened portion (12A); wherein the two end surfaces (126A)
respectively extend toward and are abutted against the outer surfaces (114) of the
two mounted portions (11).
4. The metal sheet as claimed in claim 3 wherein each strengthened portion (12A) includes
an initiating terminal end (121A) connected to the main body (1), a finishing terminal
end (122A) contiguously extending from the initiating terminal end (121A) and a space
(123A) surrounded by the strengthened portion (12A) between the initiating (121A)
and finishing (122A) terminal ends; wherein a center line Y is defined by connecting
center points of cross-sections of various transverse positions of each strengthened
portion (12A) and provided inside of the space (123A); wherein the finishing terminal
ends (122A) of the two opposite strengthened portions (12A) define a third distance
(L3), and the center lines Y of the two opposite strengthened portions (12A) define
a fourth distance (L4), with the third distance (L3) being smaller than the fourth
distance (L4);
wherein each strengthened portion (12A) is rolled round-shaped and defines an arc
by the finishing terminal end (122A) and the initiating terminal end (121A); wherein
size of the arc includes an interior angle between the finishing terminal end (122A)
and the initiating terminal end (121 A), with the interior angle being larger than
180 degrees.
5. The metal sheet as claimed in claim 1 wherein each strengthened portion (12B) is bent
toward a first surface (101) of the main body (1) and being flat.
6. A combined rack comprising:
numbers of metal sheets, each metal sheet includes a main body (1) forming with at
least two opposite mounted portions (11) and two opposite strengthened portions (12A,
12B) on peripheries thereof;
wherein each mounted portion (11) includes an initiating terminal end (111) connected
to the main body (1), a finishing terminal end (112) contiguously extending from the
initiating terminal end (111) and a space (113) surrounded by the mounted portion
(11) between the initiating and finishing terminal ends;
wherein a center line X is defined by connecting center points of cross-sections of
various transverse positions of each mounted portion (11) and provided inside of the
space (113);
wherein the finishing terminal ends (112) of the two opposite mounted portions (11)
define a first distance (L1), and the center lines X of the two opposite mounted portions
(11) define a second distance (L2), with the first distance (L1) being smaller than
the second distance (L2); and
two frames (2), each frame includes two opposite through-holes (201) formed thereon
and two fasteners (202A) provided at the through-holes (201) respectively and adapted
to engage each frame (2) with the two ends of each mounted portion (11) of the main
body (1);
wherein a center line Z, W is defined through each fastener (202A, 202B) and collinear
with the center line X of each mounted portion (11).
7. The combined rack as claimed in claim 6 further comprising two threaded portions (117)
formed at the two ends of each mounted portion (11), with the two fasteners (202A)
engaged the through-holes (201) with the threaded portions (117) of the mounted portions
(11) respectively.
8. The combined rack as claimed in claim 6 further comprising one screw rods (15) provided
to insert through each mounted portion (11) and includes two threaded portions (151)
formed at two ends thereof; wherein the threaded portions (151) are disposed at the
two ends of each mounted portion (11) and inserted through the through-holes (201)
of the frame (2) as to engage with the fasteners (202B);
wherein each fastener (202B) has a head (2021B) blocked on the frame (2) and a mount
(2022B) engaged with the related threaded portion (151) of the screw rod (15) as to
attach the main body (1) to the frame (2).
9. The combined rack as claimed in claim 6 wherein each mounted portion (11) is rolled
round-shaped and defines an arc by the finishing terminal end (112) and the initiating
terminal end (111); wherein size of the arc includes an interior angle between the
finishing terminal end (112) and the initiating terminal end (111), with the interior
angle being larger than 180 degrees.
10. The combined rack as claimed in claim 6 further comprising an outer surface (114)
defined on each mounted portion 11 and two end surfaces (126A) are respectively defined
at two ends of each strengthened portion (12A); wherein the two end surfaces (126A)
respectively extend toward and are abutted against the outer surfaces (114) of the
two mounted portions (11).
11. The combined rack as claimed in claim 10 wherein each strengthened portion (12A) includes
an initiating terminal end (121A) connected to the main body (1), a finishing terminal
end (122A) contiguously extending from the initiating terminal end (121A) and a space
(123A) surrounded by the strengthened portion (12A) between the initiating (121A)
and finishing (122A) terminal ends; wherein a center line Y is defined by connecting
center points of cross-sections of various transverse positions of each strengthened
portion (12A) and provided inside of the space (123A); wherein the finishing terminal
ends (122A) of the two opposite strengthened portions (12A) define a third distance
(L3), and the center lines Y of the two opposite strengthened portions (12A) define
a fourth distance (L4), with the third distance (L3) being smaller than the fourth
distance (L4).
12. The combined rack as claimed in claim 11 wherein each strengthened portion (12A) is
rolled round-shaped and defines an arc by the finishing terminal end (122A) and the
initiating terminal end (121 A); wherein size of the arc includes an interior angle
between the finishing terminal end (122A) and the initiating terminal end (121A),
with the interior angle being larger than 180 degrees.
13. The combined rack as claimed in claim 6 wherein each strengthened portion (12B) is
bent toward a first surface (101) of the main body (1) and being flat.
14. A combined rack comprising:
numbers of metal sheets, each metal sheet includes a main body (1) forming with at
least two opposite mounted portions (11) and two opposite strengthened portions (12A,
12B) on peripheries thereof;
wherein each mounted portion (11) includes an initiating terminal end (111) connected
to the main body (1), a finishing terminal end (112) contiguously extending from the
initiating terminal end (111) and a space (113) surrounded by the mounted portion
(11) between the initiating and finishing terminal ends;
wherein a center line X is defined by connecting center points of cross-sections of
various transverse positions of each mounted portion (11) and provided inside of the
space (113);
wherein the finishing terminal ends (112) of the two opposite mounted portions (11)
define a first distance (L1), and the center lines X of the two opposite mounted portions
(11) define a second distance (L2), with the first distance (L1) being smaller than
the second distance (L2);
two sets of frames (3);
at least two of fastening elements (16) provided at the two ends of each mounted portion
(11) and a center line V is defined through each fastening element (16) and collinear
with the center line X of each mounted portion (11), with an end of each fastening
element (16) engaged with the threaded portion (117) of the related end of the mounted
portion (11); and
two joint assemblies (4), each joint assembly (4) including two first mounts (41)
longitudinally provided at two ends thereof and two coupled holes (43) transversely
formed adjacent to the two first mounts respectively, with another end of each fastening
element (16) engaged with each coupled hole (43), with the main body attached to the
joint assemblies and the first mount of each joint assembly mounted onto the frame
(3).
15. The combined rack as claimed in claim 14 wherein each set of frames (3) includes two
posts (301) and a collar set (303) provided on each post (301), with the collar set
(303) having top end and bottom end, and a diameter of the top end is smaller than
a diameter of the bottom end.
16. The combined rack as claimed in claim 15 wherein the collar set (303) consists of
first (304) and second (305) halves which are opposite to each other and able to join
together; wherein numbers of annular grooves (302) are formed on each post (301) and
defined at various horizontal positions on each post (301) and flanges are respectively
formed on inner peripheries of the first and second halves and correspond to one of
the annular grooves (302);
wherein a second mount (42) is transversely between the first mounts (41), with the
two coupled holes (43) transversely formed between two end of the second mount (42)
and the adjacent first mounts (41), and with the two second mounts (42) respectively
mounted onto the two strengthened portions (12A).
17. The combined rack as claimed in claim 14 wherein each mounted portion (11 is rolled
round-shaped and defines an arc by the finishing terminal end (112) and the initiating
terminal end (111); wherein size of the arc includes an interior angle between the
finishing terminal end (112) and the initiating terminal end (111), with the interior
angle being larger than 180 degrees.
18. The combined rack as claimed in claim 15 further comprising an outer surface (114)
defined on each mounted portion (11) and two end surfaces (126A) are respectively
defined at two ends of each strengthened portion (12A); wherein the two end surfaces
(126A) respectively extend toward and are abutted against the outer surfaces (114)
of the two mounted portions (11).
19. The combined rack as claimed in claim 18 wherein each strengthened portion (12A) includes
an initiating terminal end (121A) connected to the main body (1), a finishing terminal
end (122A) contiguously extending from the initiating terminal end (121A) and a space
(123A) surrounded by the strengthened portion (12A) between the initiating (121A)
and finishing (122A) terminal ends; wherein a center line Y is defined by connecting
center points of cross-sections of various transverse positions of each strengthened
portion (12A) and provided inside of the space (123A); wherein the finishing terminal
ends (122A) of the two opposite strengthened portions (12A) define a third distance
(L3), and the center lines Y of the two opposite strengthened portions (12A) define
a fourth distance (L4), with the third distance (L3) being smaller than the fourth
distance (L4).
20. The combined rack as claimed in claim 19 wherein each strengthened portion (12A) is
rolled round-shaped and defines an arc by the finishing terminal end (122A) and the
initiating terminal end (121A); wherein size of the arc includes an interior angle
between the finishing terminal end (122A) and the initiating terminal end (121 A),
with the interior angle being larger than 180 degrees.
Amended claims in accordance with Rule 137(2) EPC.
1. A metal sheet comprising:
a main body (1) forming with at least two opposite coupled portions (11) and two opposite
reinforcing portions (12A, 12B) on peripheries thereof;
an outer surface (114) defined on each coupled portion (11) and two end surfaces (126A)
being respectively defined at two ends of each reinforcing portion (12A) ; wherein
the two end surfaces (126A) respectively extend toward and are abutted against the
outer surfaces (114) of the two coupled portions (11);
wherein each coupled portion (11) includes an initiating terminal end (111) connected
to the main body (1), a finishing terminal end (112) contiguously extending from the
initiating terminal end (111) and a space (113) surrounded by the coupled portion
(11) between the initiating and finishing terminal ends (111, 112);
wherein a center line X is defined by connecting center points of cross-sections of
various transverse positions of each coupled portion (11) and provided inside of the
space (113);
wherein the finishing terminal ends (112) of the two opposite coupled portions (11)
define a first distance (L1), and the center lines X of the two opposite coupled portions
(11) define a second distance (L2), with the first distance (L1) being smaller than
the second distance (L2);
characterized in that
each reinforcing portion (12A) includes an initiating terminal end (121A) connected
to the main body (1), a finishing terminal end (122A) contiguously extending from
the initiating terminal end (121A) and a space (123A) surrounded by the reinforcing
portion (12A) between the initiating and finishing terminal ends (121A, 122A);
wherein a center line Y is defined by connecting center points of cross-sections of
various transverse positions of each reinforcing portion (12A) and provided inside
of the space (123A); wherein the finishing terminal ends (122A) of the two opposite
reinforcing portions (12A) define a third distance (L3), and the center lines Y of
the two opposite reinforcing portions (12A) define a fourth distance (L4), with the
third distance (L3) being smaller than the fourth distance (L4); and
each reinforcing portion (12A) is rolled round-shaped and defines an arc by the finishing
terminal end (122A) and the initiating terminal end (121A); wherein size of the arc
includes an interior angle between the finishing terminal end (122A) and the initiating
terminal end (121A), with the interior angle being larger than 180 degrees.
2. The metal sheet as claimed in claim 1, wherein each coupled portion (11) is rolled
round-shaped and defines an arc by the finishing terminal end (112) and the initiating
terminal end (111); wherein size of the arc includes an interior angle between the
finishing terminal end (112) and the initiating terminal end (111), with the interior
angle being larger than 180 degrees.
3. The metal sheet as claimed in claim 1, wherein each reinforcing portion (12B) is
bent toward a first surface (101) of the main body (1) and being flat.