Ferromagnetic fibre composites
    41.
    发明专利

    公开(公告)号:GB2509754A

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-16

    申请号:GB201300572

    申请日:2013-01-14

    Abstract: Ferromagnetic fibre composites comprising at least one ferromagnetic fibre ply encapsulated in a polymer binder matrix to form a ferromagnetic fibre reinforced polymer composite (FRPC). The ferromagnetic material is selected from iron, nickel, cobalt or alloys thereof. The ferromagnetic fibre composites can be used in a vehicle vessel or craft. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the ferromagnetic fibre reinforced polymer composite (FRPC).

    Electrical circuit assemblies and structural components incorporating same

    公开(公告)号:AU2009269753B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-27

    申请号:AU2009269753

    申请日:2009-07-07

    Abstract: A structural health monitoring arrangement comprises a component (panel 30) formed of fibre reinforced composite material with a plurality of electrical conducting fibres (conductors 32) intrinsic to the composite defining electrical paths that run through the composite. The paths act as sensing paths running through the material and a detector watches for changes in electrical property indicative of a structural (8x8 array of LEDs 36) event. The paths may be configured as an open or a closed node grid whose electrical continuity is monitored directly or indirectly. Alternatively they may be fibres having a piezoresi stive property and the changes in resistance may be monitored.

    Supercapacitor comprising fibre-based electrodes and separator

    公开(公告)号:GB2505166A

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-26

    申请号:GB201213803

    申请日:2012-08-03

    Abstract: A component including a structural supercapacitor, the supercapacitor comprising a first 12 and second 14 electrode and a separator structure 16 which separates the two electrodes 12,14 and contains a fluidic electrolyte 17; the first 12 and second 14 electrode structures are each formed from a composite material which includes at least one ply of electrically conductive fibres 12a,14a and a binder matrix 12b,14b; the separator 16 comprising at least one ply of non-conducting fibre 16a, where the supercapacitor is formed to be structurally inseparable from the rest of the component. Also disclosed is a method for forming said component. The separator 16 may be formed of glass-fibre 16a in a binder matrix 16b. One or more of the electrodes 12,14 may also contain a porous additive, where the additive may further be electrically conductive. The binder matrix for either electrode 12,14 or the separator 16 may be a polymer, ceramic or glass, more specifically the binder matrix may be epoxy resin. The component may be used in a panel on a vehicle, vessel or craft.

    ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ASSEMBLIES AND STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS INCORPORATING SAME

    公开(公告)号:CA2730186C

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-03

    申请号:CA2730186

    申请日:2009-07-07

    Abstract: A structural health monitoring arrangement comprises a component (panel 30) formed of fibre reinforced composite material with a plurality of electrical conducting fibres (conductors 32) intrinsic to the composite defining electrical paths that run through the composite. The paths act as sensing paths running through the material and a detector watches for changes in electrical property indicative of a structural (8x8 array of LEDs 36) event. The paths may be configured as an open or a closed node grid whose electrical continuity is monitored directly or indirectly. Alternatively they may be fibres having a piezoresi stive property and the changes in resistance may be monitored.

    A structural metallic rechargeable battery or capacitor

    公开(公告)号:GB2501592A

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-30

    申请号:GB201303372

    申请日:2013-02-26

    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a structural metallic rechargeable battery and a method of producing same. The battery uses one of an acid, alkaline or Li-ion chemistry and the battery has an anode structure 2, a cathode structure 3, each of which comprises a conductive foam 4, 5 which contains the active electrochemical reagents, and a structural separator 7 which separates the conductive foams 4, 5 of the anode 2 from the cathode 3 respectively, while being bonded to both. The foams 4, 5 contain an electrolyte comprising an electrochemically active material in a binder matrix. The anode structure 2 and the cathode structure 3 are each formed from a metallic element such as a sheet or foil. The structural separator 7 is preferably formed from a composite material including electrically insulating fibres in a further binder matrix. In another aspect, a structural metallic electrical energy storage device such as a capacitor is disclosed, comprising a pair of electrodes with a metallic element with a conductive foam on one surface thereof, with a structural separator separating the foams and being bonded thereto. The battery or capacitor may form a structural panel of a vehicle.

    Cured Dielectric Capacitor
    47.
    发明专利

    公开(公告)号:GB2492327A

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-02

    申请号:GB201110685

    申请日:2011-06-24

    Abstract: A capacitor with increased thermal resilience over conventional bulk ceramic capacitors, comprising first 61 and second 62 electrodes which have a plurality of interlocating protrusions, which increase the relative surface area of the electrodes; a curable dielectric material is deposed between the protrusions; wherein at least one opening 68 is provided in the first 61 or second 62 electrodes to allow the curable dielectric material to flow through. The protrusions may have a parallel, curved or substantially circular cross-section. The dielectric may be a polymer or a ceramic loaded polymer. Also disclosed is a method of making the above device. The method may also involve using a jig to align the electrodes.

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