Patent · US Active

Composite structures including an elongated member exhibiting a curved shape

US10525640B2 · kind B2 · utility

4Cited by
95References
21Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateJan 7, 2020
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 22, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24995
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A composite structure is provided. The structure includes at least one ply of preimpregnated material formed into a curved elongated member of continuous fibers onto a mandrel. The fibers have a select orientation. The curved elongated member has a length and a cross-sectional geometry that varies along the length.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.