Composite joining system and method
US9193129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/249997
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joining surface formed of a composite structure having at least one ply and a peel ply cured to an outer surface of the composite structure, the peel ply including a plurality of microcapsules each filled with a joining material, wherein upon removal of the peel ply from the outer surface of the composite structure, the microcapsules fracture and release the resin to form an uncured surface for joining.
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