Composite structure assembly having a conformable core

US10569495B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• John C. Waldrop, III · Saint Peters, US
• Zachary B. Renwick · Joliet, US
• Matthew Thompson · Madison, US
• Michael W. Hayes · Canton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 8, 2017
• Grant date: Feb 25, 2020
• Expiry date: Oct 17, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64D2033/0206
• WIPO field: Surface technology, coating
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A composite structure assembly includes a composite core including a flexible base and a plurality of cells extending from the flexible base. The composite core is conformable to different shapes. The plurality of cells are configured to move in response to movement of the flexible base. At least one of the plurality of cells may include a central column connected to a first flared end and a second flared end that is opposite from the first flared end.