Three-dimensional filament network for a composite laminate
US10081722B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2009/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for forming a composite structure. The apparatus comprises a fiber layer. The fiber layer comprises a plurality of fiber bundles and a number of filler portions. The plurality of fiber bundles has a number of spaces between the plurality of fiber bundles. A number of filler is comprised of discontinuous filaments that substantially fill the number of spaces between the plurality of fiber bundles.
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