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US 2016/0039167 A1Published application
Composite structure and method of forming thereof
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorsStephen Christensen, Jonathan H. Gosse
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Abstract
A composite structure is provided. The composite structure includes a plurality of components coupled together forming a joint, wherein the plurality of components are oriented such that a gap is defined at least partially therebetween. A filler structure is positioned in the gap, and the filler structure includes a closed cell foam core.
Claims20
A composite structure comprising:
- a plurality of components coupled together forming a joint, wherein said plurality of components are oriented such that a gap is defined at least partially therebetween;
- and
- a filler structure positioned in said gap, said filler structure comprising a closed cell foam core.
A method of forming a composite structure, said method comprising:
- coupling a plurality of components together forming a joint, wherein the plurality of components are oriented to form a radius gap therebetween;
- forming a filler structure that includes a closed cell foam core;
- positioning the filler structure in the radius gap;
- and
- applying at least one of heat or pressure to the plurality of components and the filler structure.
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