Measuring tape with thermal deployment and deployable structure comprising said measuring tape
US7856735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31935
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a measuring tape (10) comprising a stack of at least two layers, characterized in that it also includes a first layer, called support layer, based on composite material (11) and a layer, called top layer, (12) based on a polymer having a high glass transition temperature so that, in conditions of use, said polymer is in a glassy state to maintain the element in the wound or folded position.The invention also relates to a deployable structure including said measuring tape intended notably for space applications.
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