MULTI-FUNCTIONAL, MULTI-LAYERED HYBRID COMPOSITE STRUCTURE

Organization Name

gm global technology operations llc

Inventor(s)

Mary Gilliam of Farmington Hills MI US

David A. Okonski of Waterford MI US

Selina Xinyue Zhao of Rochester Hills MI US

Blair E. Carlson of Ann Arbor MI US

Scott James of Buckley WA US

Daniel Miranda of Seattle WA US

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL, MULTI-LAYERED HYBRID COMPOSITE STRUCTURE

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20250115022 titled 'MULTI-FUNCTIONAL, MULTI-LAYERED HYBRID COMPOSITE STRUCTURE

Original Abstract Submitted

a multi-layer and multi-functional composite structure includes a structural reinforcing portion configured to provide structural support. the structural reinforcing portion includes reinforcing fibers consolidated in a thermoplastic resin. a protecting portion is arranged on one side of the structural reinforcing portion and configured to provide at least one of thermal blocking and fire resistance. a shielding portion is arranged on an opposite side of the structural reinforcing portion and configured to shield electromagnetic interference (emi).