Splice seam
US7687129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/197
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A splice seam for joining various sections of fabric together is disclosed, wherein the fabric sections are initially delaminated into their constituent plies. The plies associated with each fabric section are then interleaved with each other, and bonded together. The amount of surface area between each interleaved plies can be adjusted as so as to achieve a desired level of load carrying strength between the fabric sections. Additionally, the splice seam may utilize an external and/or internal seam tape to increase the strength of the resultant seam.
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