Patent ID: 7628879
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: B29C,C09J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for using conductive scrim embedded structural adhesive films, comprising: providing a stepped recess that penetrates a surface of a repair area to remove a portion of a reinforced component, the reinforced component having an original outer shape; positioning a first conductive structural adhesive film that includes a first conductive scrim into the stepped recess that penetrates the surface of the repair area and at least partially on a first step of the stepped recess; inserting a first laminate ply into the stepped recess on top of the first conductive structural adhesive film; positioning a second conductive structural adhesive film that includes a second conductive scrim into the stepped recess so that the second conductive scrim is at least partially on a second step of the stepped recess and in contact with the first conductive scrim and the first laminate ply, the first step being further away from the surface of the repair area than the second step; inserting one or more second laminate plies into the stepped recess on top of the second conductive structural adhesive film to fill the repair area; disposing a third conductive structural adhesive film on top of the repair area, wherein the third conductive structural adhesive film includes a third conductive scrim; disposing one or more third laminate plies on top of the third conductive structural adhesive film; and curing the laminate plies disposed inside and on top of the repair area.