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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 2004
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2001
Ronald P. Schmidt, Fort Worth, TX (US);
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Abstract
A method for using a three-dimensional, woven preform to assemble two components. The woven preform is infused with an adhesive, and at least one surface of the preform is bonded to at least one surface of one of the components using the adhesive within the preform. The other of the components is attached to the preform, and this may occur with fasteners after the adhesive is cured or by bonding the second component to the preform with the adhesive. Use of an adhesive, instead of a resin, creates a stronger joint, especially with fiber-reinforcement of the adhesive. The thickness of the compressible, three-dimensional weave provides for a larger dimensional tolerance at each bond line.