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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2023
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Sekisui Aerospace, Inc., Sumner, WA (US);
David A. Okonski, Waterford, MI (US);
Selina Xinyue Zhao, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Mary Gilliam, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Blair E. Carlson, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Scott James, Buckley, WA (US);
Daniel Miranda, Seattle, WA (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
SEKISUI Aerospace, Inc., Sumner, WA (US);
Abstract
A method for manufacturing a multi-layered and multi-functional thermoplastic composite structure includes supplying a plurality of reinforcing layers including continuous reinforcing fibers and thermoplastic resin to an intermittent press; and supplying at least one functional layer to the intermittent press adjacent to the plurality of reinforcing layers. The at least one functional layer is selected from a group consisting of an electromagnetic shielding layer and a thermal runaway protection layer. The method includes heating and pressing the plurality of reinforcing layers and the at least one functional layer to form a composite laminate.