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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 21, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 09, 2010
John F. Brewer, Mogadore, OH (US);
Dhiraj H. Darjee, Copley, OH (US);
David R. Dingler, Massillon, OH (US);
John F. Brewer, Mogadore, OH (US);
Dhiraj H. Darjee, Copley, OH (US);
David R. Dingler, Massillon, OH (US);
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Abstract
A seaming system for forming a seam is disclosed, wherein the seam consists of at least two opposed sections of high-modulus, high-tenacity, low-elongation fabric sections joined by a tape. The system comprises a seamer head, and a seamer base that includes a topography configured to impart a predetermined pressure gradient to the adhesive layer, tape, and fabric sections of the seam. The resultant seam has a cross-section or thickness profile that generally corresponds to that of the applied pressure gradient. As such, the constructed seam more efficiently distributes stress imparted from any applied load.