Minimal weight composites using open structure
US8859088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2935
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Preforms for open structured (lattice) composite tubular members manufactured from large (i.e. high filament count) prepreg yarns on a conventional maypole braiding machine, and subsequently cured to produce fiber reinforced composites of high strength and light weight.
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