Composite self-healing system
US9180632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B43/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An advanced reflexive structure system is disclosed. The reflexive system mimics the pain withdrawal reflex on which the human body relies. The reflexive system incorporates a continuous health and performance monitoring system via an embedded dielectric film, an adaptive composite structure based on shape memory composite material, and an intelligence system which will be interfaced with both the health/performance sensors and the adaptive structure. When activated shape memory polymer will recover its structural integrity via shape recovery and a reptation healing process. These features enable the use of SMP as an adaptive structure in the proposed reflexive system. The development of a reflexive system for structures will enable increased safety and security and demonstrate a better understanding of integrated performance systems. This reflexive technology could find immediate implementation on all current and future systems and future implementation on platforms such as the International Space Station, Lunar, and Martian habitats.
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