Thermoplastic aerostructure with localized ply isolation and method for forming aerostructure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11440288
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16557107

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A composite wingbox structure formed of reinforced thermoplastic. The composite includes carbon fiber reinforcement and a plurality of insulation elements to localize the heat formed during the process of manufacturing the structure. The process of manufacturing the wingbox includes the steps of interleaving a series of insulations elements within a plurality of laminae and consolidating the insulation elements and laminae to form a laminate. The laminate is then aligned with a support structure such that the insulation elements overlie the supports structure. The laminate is then fused to the support structure using a non-contact heating process, such as inductive welding.

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QARBON AEROSPACE (FOUNDATION) LLC300 AUSTIN BLVD RED OAK TX 75154

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Calder, Mark A Midlothian, US 8 26
Dennison, William David Grapevine, US 3 12
Ellis, John F Carrollton, US 14 229
Stone,, III Earl L Arlington, US 3 12
Wimmer, Martin A Colleyville, US 4 28

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