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Composite structures for aerospace vehicles, and associated systems and methods

US9469418B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2015
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64G1/56
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Composite structures for space vehicles and other aerospace vehicles are disclosed herein. In one embodiment of the disclosure, a space vehicle pressure vessel includes composite panels or sidewalls with septumized core. In another embodiment, a splice joint for joining septumized composite panels in space vehicle structures is disclosed herein.

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