Variable-radius laminated radius filler and system and method for manufacturing same
US9327470B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24289
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable-radius laminated composite radius filler may include a base portion, a keyway portion, and a tip portion. The base portion may be formed of a plurality of variable width composite plies defining a variable cross-sectional shape of the base portion. The keyway portion may be stacked on the base portion and may be formed of a plurality of substantially constant width composite plies defining a substantially constant cross-sectional shape of the keyway portion. The tip portion may be stacked on the keyway portion and may be formed of composite plies.
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