Methods and systems for designing a composite structure

    公开(公告)号:US10983078B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-20

    申请号:US16691896

    申请日:2019-11-22

    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of determining moisture content of a composite structure is provided. The method includes performing a thermal analysis calculation on the composite structure to determine a temporal surface temperature profile of the composite structure based on temporal environmental parameter profiles, wherein the surface temperature profile is determined independently of a moisture content of the composite structure. The method also includes performing a moisture content analysis calculation on the composite structure to determine a moisture content of the composite structure, wherein the moisture content analysis calculation is based on the determined temporal surface temperature profile and a thickness of the composite structure. The thermal analysis calculation is performed iteratively with a first time period and the moisture content analysis calculation is performed iteratively with a second time period that is longer than the first time period.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HARVESTING ENERGY FROM A MOVING VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20170194881A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-06

    申请号:US14987115

    申请日:2016-01-04

    Abstract: A system and method for harvesting energy from a vehicle, e.g., an aircraft, in operation. A plurality of piezoelectric members are coupled between structural members in the vehicle. A first portion of the plurality of piezoelectric members are non-resonant piezoelectric spacers coupled between structural members subject to a constant load during operation of the vehicle. A second portion of the plurality of piezoelectric members are resonant piezoelectric fillers coupled between structural members subject to a cyclical load during operation of the vehicle. Electrical conversion circuitry is coupled to each of the plurality of piezoelectric members for converting the output of each piezoelectric member to usable electrical energy. The electrical conversion circuitry is coupled to an energy storage device for storing the usable electrical energy and/or to an interface circuit for supplying energy for use in an electrical system in the vehicle.

    VENTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AN INTERNAL CABIN OF AN AIRCRAFT

    公开(公告)号:US20250002149A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-02

    申请号:US18614803

    申请日:2024-03-25

    Abstract: A venting system is configured to be within an internal cabin of an aircraft. The venting system includes a door configured to be disposed within a frame of a wall of an enclosed area of the internal cabin. The door is configured to move between a closed position and an open position. A latch is configured to retain the door in the closed position. A sensor is operatively coupled to the latch. In response to detecting a predetermined pressure, the sensor is configured to trigger the latch to disengage the door from one or both of the frame or the wall to allow the door to move from the closed position to the open position.

    Bead-stiffened movable surfaces
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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11623733B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-11

    申请号:US17376140

    申请日:2021-07-14

    Abstract: A movable surface of an aircraft has a front spar extending along a spanwise direction between opposing movable surface ends. The movable surface also includes a plurality of ribs defining a plurality of bays between adjacent pairs of the ribs. Each rib extends between the front spar and a trailing edge portion of the movable surface. The movable surface further includes an upper and a lower skin panels coupled to the ribs and the front spar. In addition, the bull surface includes a plurality of bead stiffeners coupled to an inner surface of at least one of the upper skin panel and the lower skin panel. The bead stiffeners within the bays are spaced apart from each other and are oriented non-parallel to the front spar and have a bead stiffener cap having opposing cap ends respectively locate proximate the front spar and the trailing edge portion.

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