Geodesic composite structures
US10633084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2027/4736
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method may comprise coupling a plurality of reinforcement fibers to a plurality of spherical components; inserting the plurality of spherical components into an enclosure; and heating the enclosure to cause the plurality of spherical components to expand, wherein the plurality of spherical components expands to form a geodesic structure, wherein the geodesic structure comprises a plurality of polyhedron components configured in a geodesic arrangement.
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