Composite structure and method of forming thereof
US10059068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2605/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite structure that includes a plurality of components coupled together forming a joint, wherein the plurality of components are oriented such that a gap is defined at least partially therebetween. The composite structure also includes a filler structure positioned in the gap. The filler structure includes a honeycomb core including side walls that define a plurality of core cells, and an amount of resin within each of the plurality of core cells. The honeycomb core side walls facilitate restricting crack propagation in the resin from spreading between adjacent pairs of the plurality of core cells.
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