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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2024
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2020
Wabash National, L.p., Lafayette, IN (US);
Travis Smith McCloud, Malabar, FL (US);
Wabash National, L.P., Lafayette, IN (US);
Abstract
A composite structure is disclosed having a fiber-reinforce plastic and a wood layer. The wood layer includes an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. At least a portion of the lower surface includes at least one engagement feature. A co-cure adhesive layer is applied to the lower surface of the wood layer. The co-cure adhesive layer bonds the fiber-reinforced plastic and the layer. The co-cure adhesive layer comprises at least one elastomer and at least one resin selected from a vinyl ester resin, a polyester resin, and an epoxy resin. The at least one engagement feature may comprise at least one of a groove, a dovetail groove, a curved groove, and a hole.