Method of forming a reinforced foam-filled composite stringer
US8540921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24504
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for manufacturing a composite stringer. A composite material and foam are laid up onto a tool in the form of a stringer. The foam has a plurality of structural members within the foam. The plurality of structural members has a number of orientations to resist a number of loads. The composite material, the foam in the form of the stringer, and the plurality of structural members are cured to form the composite stringer.
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