Patent ID: 7391622
Filing Date: 2008-06-24
Classification: B29C,B64C,H05K,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A composite structural member with an integrated electrical circuit, the member comprising: a plurality of layers of structural reinforcement material; first and second electrical devices disposed at least partially between the layers of the structural reinforcement material, at least one intermediate layer of the structural reinforcement material being disposed between the electrical devices such that the electrical devices are directed toward opposite sides of the intermediate layer; first and second electrical buses disposed at least partially between the layers of the structural reinforcement material and extending along the structural member, the buses electrically isolated by a material disposed therebetween; a first electrode extending between at least one of the buses and the first electrical device and electrically connecting the first electrical device to at least one of the buses; and a second electrode extending between at least one of the buses and the second electrical device and electrically connecting the second electrical device to at least one of the buses, the second electrode providing a connection separate from the first electrode such that the first and second devices are separately electrically connected to the buses by the electrodes.