Foam stiffened hollow composite stringer
US8419402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24744
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for a composite stringer. A method is used for manufacturing a hollow composite stringer. Foam is formed with a mandrel installed into the foam. A composite material and the foam is laid up onto a tool in a form of a stringer. The composite material and the foam in the form of the stringer is cured to form a cured stringer. The mandrel from the foam is removed to form the hollow composite stringer.
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