Hybrid fiberglass composite structures and methods of forming the same
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorMax Kismarton
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Abstract
Hybrid fiberglass composite structures and methods for forming the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a hybrid fiberglass composite structure includes a first laminate substrate and a second opposing laminate substrate. At least one of the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate includes at least one polymer fiber layer and at least one glass fiber layer. A cellular core structure is interposed between the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate and fixedly coupled to the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate.
Claims20
A hybrid fiberglass composite structure, comprising:
- a first laminate substrate and an opposing second laminate substrate, wherein at least one of the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate further include at least one polymer fiber layer and at least one glass fiber layer;
- and
- a cellular core structure interposed between the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate and coupled to the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate.
A method of forming a fiberglass composite structure, comprising:
- forming a first laminate substrate and an opposing second laminate substrate, wherein at least one of the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate further comprises at least one glass fiber layer and at least one polymer fiber layer;
- positioning a cellular core structure between the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate;
- fixedly coupling the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate to the cellular core structure;
- and
- integrating the composite structure into the desired structural component.
An aerospace vehicle, comprising:
- a fuselage;
- wing assemblies and an empennage operatively coupled to the fuselage;
- and
- a composite structure incorporated into at least one of the fuselage, wing assemblies and empennage, the structure further comprising:
- a first laminate substrate and an opposing second laminate substrate, wherein at least one of the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate further include at least one polymer fiber layer and at least one glass fiber layer;
- and
- a cellular core structure interposed between the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate and fixedly coupled to the first laminate substrate and the second laminate substrate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.