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Embedded damage detection system for composite materials of an aircraft

US8886388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2009
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 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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