Embedded damage detection system for composite materials of an aircraft
US8886388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C3/24
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A damage-detection apparatus for an aircraft may include a composite structure comprising embedded conductive traces. The embedded conductive traces may be for transmitting a damage-detection signal to indicate if the composite structure has been damaged.
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