Structural arrangements using carbon fiber braid
US11327261B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D5/268
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A composite fiber braid arrangement includes at least one fiber optic sensor embedded in a polymer resin. The polymer resin encloses a tow formed from an untwisted bundle of graphite fibers, and the untwisted bundle, together with the polymer resin, is enclosed by an outer jacket comprised of relatively dry, non-resin-impregnated, graphite fibers. Techniques for controlling alignment of an assembly of structural members, each structural member including such a fiber braid arrangement are also disclosed.
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