Hybrid three-dimensional woven/laminated struts for composite structural applications
US7655581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/3594
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A woven preform used to reinforce a composite structure which includes a central portion having a plurality of interwoven layers. The preform also includes first and second end portions having a plurality of independent woven layers that are integrally woven with the plurality of interwoven layers in the central portion and which extend along the entire length the preform. Interspersed between the plurality of independent woven layers in the first and second end portions are bias plies.
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