Aerospace articles made from quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg
AssigneeHexcel Corporation
InventorsBruno S. Boursier, Jack D. Fudge
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Abstract
Quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg is used to make parts found in aerospace vehicles. Exemplary aerospace parts that are made using quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg include aircraft window frames, wing fairing supports, flange supports, frame gussets, rudder actuator brackets, shear ties, seat pedestals, cargo floor flange supports, storage bin fittings, antenna supports, torque tube pans, handle boxes, side guide fittings, wing box covers and intercostals.
Claims20
A method for making an aerospace assembly, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a first aerospace part;
- and
- connecting a composite aerospace part to said first aerospace part wherein said composite aerospace part comprises cured quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg.
A method for making an aerospace assembly, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a first aerospace part;
- providing a second aerospace part;
- and
- joining said first and second aerospace parts together with a composite aerospace part that comprises a cured quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg, wherein said composite aerospace part comprises a first portion for attachment to said first aerospace part and a second portion for attachment to said second aerospace part.
A method for making a composite aerospace part, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a mat of quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg;
- and
- molding said mat of quasi-isotropic chopped prepreg into said composite aerospace part.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.