Predictable bonded rework of composite structures
US8409384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24992
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A patch for reworking an inconsistent area of a composite structure comprises a composite laminate patch and a bond joint between the patch and the structure. The bond joint including at least first and second regions respectively having differing properties for releasing strain energy around the inconsistent area at different rates.
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