Thermoplastic skin panels, torque box and method
US11987353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C3/187
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Stiffened skin panels comprise alternating truss core portions and solid laminate portions sandwiched between inner and outer facesheets, all formed from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic. The components of the panels are co-consolidated using induction heating. The panels are stiffened with spars fastened to the solid laminate portions.
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