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Protective edge members for composite flexures

US6375426B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1999
Grant dateApr 23, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24785
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An edge member for use on a composite flexure having an exposed edge surface. The edge member includes an innermost composite ply attached to the edge surface, an outermost composite ply attached to the innermost composite ply, and at least one interior composite ply disposed between the innermost composite ply and the outermost composite ply.

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