Composite laminate and load-introduction component for a load-introduction joint
US10280953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite laminate for connection to at least one attachment component in a load-introduction joint, said composite laminate comprising an opening that is adapted to receive a load-introduction component of said load-introduction joint, wherein a prefailure indication element is provided in the region of said opening, said prefailure indication element being modifiable by said load-introduction component in a prefailure mode of said load-introduction joint for indication of an impending function-affecting failure of said composite laminate. The invention is further related to a corresponding load-introduction component.
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