Patent ID: 9162417
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,B32B,B64C,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A structure comprising: a panel assembly comprising a stack of thickness control plies of composite material bonded to a laminar composite panel, the stack of thickness control plies having a first edge proximate an edge of the laminar composite panel, a second edge opposite the first edge, a ramp where the thickness of the stack of thickness control plies decreases towards the first or second edge, and an unramped section where the thickness of the stack of thickness control plies is substantially constant; a first component attached to the panel assembly, the first component having a surface which engages the laminar composite panel, a ramp which engages the ramp in the stack of thickness control plies, and an unramped surface which engages the unramped section in the stack of thickness control plies; and a further component attached to the laminar composite panel at or near its edge.