Co-curable film layer application
US11577275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2001/0054
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a method for applying a multi-colored coating to a composite structure comprising applying a first co-curable film layer comprising a first color marking to a composite tool, applying a second co-curable film layer comprising a second color marking over the composite tool and at least partially over the first co-curable film layer to create a lay-up of a multi-colored marking, applying a composite structure over the lay-up of the multi-colored marking, and curing the lay-up of the multi-colored marking and the composite structure in a single curing step to create a cured multi-colored coating on the composite structure. A multi-colored coating for marking a composite structure and an aircraft part having a multi-colored marking are also provided.
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