US Patent:
20050175813, Aug 11, 2005
Inventors:
A. Wingert - Maple Valley WA, US
Sven Axter - Bellevue WA, US
Gary Tuss - Bellevue WA, US
Edward Li - Seattle WA, US
Willard Westre - Bellevue WA, US
William Grace - Seattle WA, US
Kay Blohowiak - Issaquah WA, US
Moe Soleiman - Bellevue WA, US
Judy Chen - Bellevue WA, US
International Classification:
B32B005/12
Abstract:
An exemplary fiber metal laminate includes at least two metallic layers and at least one fiber layer bonded between the two metallic layers. The fiber layer includes a resin matrix and organic polymeric fibers with a modulus of elasticity greater than 270 GPa. The polymeric fibers may include poly diimidazo pyridinylene fibers. The metallic layers may include pre-treated aluminum alloy layers.