Adhesively bonded joints in carbon fibre composite structures
US6320118A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7172
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A structural joint for the transmission and control of high current flows in a carbon fiber or carbon fiber hybrid composite structure, said joint including PA1 at least two composite structures comprising a multiplicity of resin bonded carbon fiber plies, PA1 an adhesive applied there between and capable of conducting high currents PA1 said adhesive comprising a conductive carrier film comprising carbon fibers, PA1 wherein the electrical conductivity of the adhesive is comparable with that of the adjacent composite structures.
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