Methods of forming metal foil ply replacement in composite structures
US7491289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24752
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Laminate structures and methods for forming same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a laminate structure includes a metal-polymer composite lamina. The metal-polymer composite lamina has a first face and a second face spaced apart, and extends to a terminal edge. The lamina includes a ply of fiber-reinforced polymer that extends between the first face and the second face and has an interior edge. The interior edge defines at least one cutout. A ply of metal foil extends between the first face and the second face substantially from the interior edge filling the at least one cutout.
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