Edge seals for composite structure fuel tanks
US10384794B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1034
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Edge seals for composite structure fuel tanks are disclosed herein. One disclosed apparatus includes a seal covering an exposed edge of a carbon fiber reinforced composite fuel tank, where the seal comprises a layer of dielectric material to insulate carbon fibers at the exposed edge from fuel in the tank.
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