Dual layer sandwich for thermal management

US9475593B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Thomas R. Pinney · Long Beach, US
• Jonathan D. Embler · Tustin, US
• James P. Ledesma, JR. · Long Beach, US
• Leanne L. Lehman · Aliso Viejo, US
• Sangvavann Heng · Buena Park, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 18, 2014
• Grant date: Oct 25, 2016
• Expiry date: Jul 31, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B64G1/14
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A thermal protection system including a plurality of layers. A first layer includes a passive insulation material. A second layer includes a phase change insulation material. A third layer is positioned between the first layer and the second layer to separate the passive insulation material from the phase change insulation material.