Method of fabricating a self-deploying structural element

Details Method of fabricating a self-deploying structural element Method of fabricating a self-deploying structural element

1990-07-16

1992-11-17

Kuhns, Allan R.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Carbonizing to form article

Agglomeration or accretion

264 452, 264 466, 264 469, 264342R, B29C 6722

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051641291

ABSTRACT:
A self-deploying structural element formed of a core or temperature sensitive expanding foam, a load carrying component of advanced composite material, and an outer retaining jacket. A heat generating means such as resistance heating wires is included to initiate deployment of the structure. The heating of the structure causes the foam core to expand, unrolling or unfolding the structure. The heat also cures the advanced composite material to a rigid form. The retaining jacket is preferably a heat shrink jacket which contracts around the composite material.

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