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Thermoplastic skin panels, torque box and method

US11987353B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2022
Grant dateMay 21, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 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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