US Patent:
20100247838, Sep 30, 2010
Inventors:
Steven J. Burpo - Saint Charles MO, US
Michael P. Renieri - Marthasville MO, US
Nicholas B. Segobiano - Saint Louis MO, US
Neal A. Froeschner - Florissant MO, US
International Classification:
B32B 3/30
B32B 38/10
Abstract:
A beaded composite panel is fabricated using composite plies. An opening is formed in each of plies, and each ply is laid up on a bead feature and drawn down over the bead feature in the area of the opening so as to widen the opening into a gap allowing the ply to conform to the contour of the bead feature. Patches are fabricated and placed on the plies overlying over the openings. The laid-up plies are compacted and cured.