Tethered corners and flanges and articles comprising the same
US7749927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/697
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Tethered flange corners including at least one ply of barrier fibers and at least one fiber tow wrapped about the barrier fibers. Also included are flanges having a tethered corner containing at least one ply of barrier fibers, at least one fiber tow wrapped about the barrier fibers, at least one ply of filler fibers applied over the fiber tow, and at least one ply of flange fibers applied over the filler fibers. Additionally included are articles incorporating a composite structure having a flange with a tethered corner containing at least one ply of barrier fibers and at least one fiber tow wrapped about the barrier fibers.
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