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Composite structure having conductive surfaces

US4542056A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 1983
Grant dateSep 17, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24149
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fiberglass fabric wherein a selected number and pattern of yarns have been coated with an aluminum coating is preimpregnated with epoxy or other resin system and laid up as an integral part of a composite structure of the type having a honeycomb core and a plurality of fiberglass plies. Multiple plies of fiberglass fabric which include the yarns coated with an aluminum coating may be utilized in edgeband fastener areas for increased electrical continuity without loss of mechanical strength of composite parts.

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