Method of making and using shape memory polymer composite patches
US7938923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1043
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of repairing a composite component having a damaged area including: laying a composite patch over the damaged area; activating the shape memory polymer resin to easily and quickly mold said patch to said damaged area; deactivating said shape memory polymer so that said composite patch retains the molded shape; and bonding said composite patch to said damaged part.
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