View source for 18065458. Methods for Manufacturing Hat-Stiffened Structures simplified abstract (THE BOEING COMPANY)

=Methods for Manufacturing Hat-Stiffened Structures=


==Organization Name==

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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Thomas Karl Tsotsis of Santa Ana CA (US)|Thomas Karl Tsotsis of Santa Ana CA (US)]][[Category:Thomas Karl Tsotsis of Santa Ana CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Andrew Milton Harber of Guntersville AL (US)|Andrew Milton Harber of Guntersville AL (US)]][[Category:Andrew Milton Harber of Guntersville AL (US)]]

==Methods for Manufacturing Hat-Stiffened Structures - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18065458 titled 'Methods for Manufacturing Hat-Stiffened Structures

The patent application describes a method for manufacturing stiffened composite skin using a dry preform assembly and resin infusion.

* A dry, hat-shaped preform is placed into a recess in a lower mold tool.
* A first set of dry, skin-preform layers is added over the hat-shaped preform to create a dry preform assembly.
* Resin is infused into the dry preform assembly to create a resin-infused preform.
* The resin-infused preform is cured in place to form the stiffened composite skin.

Potential Applications:
- Aerospace industry for aircraft components
- Automotive industry for lightweight body panels
- Marine industry for boat hulls

Problems Solved:
- Simplifies the manufacturing process of stiffened composite skin
- Increases the strength and durability of composite materials

Benefits:
- Lightweight yet strong composite skin
- Cost-effective manufacturing process
- Versatile applications in various industries

Commercial Applications:
- "Innovative Method for Manufacturing Stiffened Composite Skin: Aerospace, Automotive, and Marine Industry Applications"

Prior Art:
- Prior research on resin infusion techniques in composite manufacturing
- Previous patents related to stiffened composite structures

Frequently Updated Research:
- Ongoing research on improving resin infusion processes for composite materials

Questions about the technology:
1. How does this method compare to traditional methods of manufacturing composite skin?
2. What are the environmental implications of using resin infusion in composite manufacturing?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Stiffened composite skin and methods of manufacture. A dry, hat-shaped preform is applied into a recess in a lower mold tool. A first set of dry, skin-preform layers is applied over the dry, hat-shaped preform to form a dry preform assembly. Resin is infused into the dry preform assembly to form a resin-infused preform. The resin-infused preform is cured in situ to form the stiffened composite skin.



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