Patent ID: 6613392
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: B29C,F01D,F05D,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
In a method for making a fiber reinforced composite article comprising providing a plurality of layers of substantially dry, unimpregnated reinforcing fibers;stacking the layers generally one upon another into a preform of a stack of layers; while in the substantially dry, unimpregnated condition, inserting a reinforcing member into the preform at an angle to the stack of layers; impregnating the preform with a matrix about the reinforcing fibers and the reinforcing member; and then co-curing the reinforcing fibers, the reinforcing member and the matrix; the steps of: providing the reinforcing member as a plurality of individual reinforcing pins each comprising a bundles of rods; and, inserting the plurality of individual reinforcing pins spaced apart and unconnected into the preform.