Preform and method for reinforcing woven fiber nodes
US8642151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/3195
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Preforms including fiber reinforced nodes for use in fiber reinforced composite structures and methods for making fiber reinforced composite structures. Preforms with woven fabric elements extending radially from a common node include at least one reinforcing fiber interwoven between at least two elements and passing through the node. A method of assembling preform structures using the preforms to provide a structure with reinforced nodes.
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