Patent ID: 8073298
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: B29C,B29L,B62D

Abstract:
1. An underbody panel for a transportation vehicle comprising: a first sheet; first and second sets of wiring that are positioned in a desired location on the first sheet; a sheath surrounding the first set of wiring to prevent the radiation of electromagnetic fields from the wiring; the second set of wiring being chosen so that it does not radiate electromagnetic fields, fiber optic cable comprising the second set of wiring; connectors on the ends of the first and second sets of wiring to couple the first and second sets of wiring to outside devices; and, a thermoset or a thermoplastic resin and a high strength fiber or tape material forming the first sheet, whereby the first sheet is cured to form a fiber composite sheet, the fiber composite sheet having one or more features of an underbody panel of a transportation vehicle and comprising an underbody panel of a transportation vehicle.