Three-dimensional spacer fabric resin interlaminar infusion media process and vacuum-induced reinforcing composite laminate structures
US7060156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24107
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A three-dimensional spacer fabric resin interlaminar infusion medium and reinforcing composite lamina for use in the vacuum-induced manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer composites is described. This use of the three-dimensional spacer fabric as a composite interlaminar component improves both the vacuum-induced resin infusion flow rate and laminate quality control and aids in the achievement of enhanced resin uniformity distribution throughout the laminate.
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