Composite part with additively manufactured sub-structure
US11964441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24174
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Examples are disclosed herein that relate to vehicles, composite parts, and methods for forming a composite part for a vehicle. In one example, a vehicle comprises a composite part comprising a skin comprising one or more material layers. The composite part further comprises a stiffener comprising one or more material layers, wherein the stiffener comprises a flange and a web. The composite part also includes an additively manufactured sub-structure positioned between at least a portion of the skin and at least a portion of the stiffener. The additively manufactured sub-structure comprises at least one flange portion, at least one radius, and at least one radius filler. A polymer matrix is co-infused within the skin, the stiffener, and the additively manufactured sub-structure.
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