Structurally-embedded electronics assembly
First Claim
1. A structurally-embedded electronics assembly for integration with the load-carrying structure of a vehicle, said structurally-embedded electronics assembly comprising:
- an outer skin member;
a primary load-carrying member positioned inboard from said outer skin member, said primary load-carrying member being structured for attachment to the load-carrying structure of the vehicle;
a honeycomb core member positioned between said primary load-carrying member and said outer skin member;
an electronics structure positioned between said outer skin member and said honeycomb core member;
a thermally conductive baseplate member positioned on the side of the primary load-carrying member which is away from said core member; and
a layer of acoustic damping adhesive operatively positioned between said primary load-carrying member and said thermally conductive baseplate member.
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Abstract
A structurally-embedded electronics assembly is disclosed and includes an outer skin member which is lightly loaded structurally, a primary load-carrying member positioned inboard from the outer skin member, a core member positioned between the primary load-carrying member and the outer skin member, an intermediate skin member positioned between the outer skin member and the core member and an electronics structure positioned between a predetermined two of the members or intermingled with a predetermined number of the members set forth above which are adjacent each other. In another embodiment, a thermally conductive baseplate member is positioned inboard from the primary load-carrying member. In another embodiment, a vibration damping member is positioned inboard from the primary load-carrying member.
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23 Claims
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1. A structurally-embedded electronics assembly for integration with the load-carrying structure of a vehicle, said structurally-embedded electronics assembly comprising:
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an outer skin member; a primary load-carrying member positioned inboard from said outer skin member, said primary load-carrying member being structured for attachment to the load-carrying structure of the vehicle; a honeycomb core member positioned between said primary load-carrying member and said outer skin member; an electronics structure positioned between said outer skin member and said honeycomb core member; a thermally conductive baseplate member positioned on the side of the primary load-carrying member which is away from said core member; and a layer of acoustic damping adhesive operatively positioned between said primary load-carrying member and said thermally conductive baseplate member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. The structurally-embedded electronics assembly adapted for integration with a structure, comprising:
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an outer skin member; a primary structural member positioned inboard from said outer skin member, said primary structural member being structured for attachment to the structure; a core member positioned between said primary structural member and said outer skin member; an antenna structure mounted between said outer skin member and said core member; an intermediate skin member positioned between said antenna structure and said core member; a thermally conductive baseplate member positioned on the side of the primary structural member which is away from said core member; and a layer of acoustic damping adhesive operatively positioned between said primary structural member and said thermally conductive baseplate member.
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20. A structurally-embedded electronics assembly for integration with the load-carrying structure of a vehicle, said structurally-embedded electronics assembly comprising:
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an outer skin member; a primary load-carrying member positioned inboard from said outer skin member, said primary load-carrying member being structured for attachment to the load-carrying structure; a core member positioned between said primary load-carrying member and said outer skin member; at least said core member including a predetermined pattern of material having predetermined electromagnetic properties to form a horn antenna to confine and direct electromagnetic energy toward said outer skin member, an antenna feed connected to said horn antenna to introduce said electromagnetic energy into said horn antenna; a thermally conductive baseplate member positioned on the side of the primary load-carrying member which is away from said core member; and a layer of acoustic damping adhesive operatively positioned between said primary load-carrying member and said thermally conductive baseplate member.
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21. A structurally-embedded electronics assembly for integration with the load-carrying structure of a vehicle, said structurally-embedded electronics assembly comprising:
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an outer skin member; a primary load-carrying member positioned inboard from said outer skin member, said primary load-carrying member being structured for attachment to the load-carrying structure; a core member positioned between said primary load-carrying member and said outer skin member; a thermally conductive baseplate member positioned on the side of the primary load-carrying member which is away from said core member; a layer of acoustic damping adhesive operatively positioned between said primary load-carrying member and said thermally conductive base plate member; and an electronic structure positioned between said outer skin member and said core member.
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22. A structurally-embedded electronics assembly for integration with the load-carrying structure of a vehicle, said structurally-embedded electronics assembly comprising:
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an outer skin member; a primary load-carrying member positioned inboard from said outer skin member, said primary load-carrying member being structured for attachment to the load-carrying structure; a core member positioned between said primary load-carrying member and said outer skin member; an intermediate skin member positioned between said outer skin member and said core member; an electronics structure positioned between said intermediate skin member and said core member; a thermally conductive baseplate member positioned on the side of the primary load-carrying member which is away from said core member; and a layer of acoustic damping adhesive operatively positioned between said primary load-carrying member and said thermally conductive baseplate member.
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23. A structurally-embedded electronics assembly for integration with the load-carrying structure of a vehicle, said structurally-embedded electronics assembly comprising:
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an outer skin member; a primary load-carrying member positioned inboard from said outer skin member, said primary load-carrying member being structured for attachment to the load-carrying structure; a core member positioned between said primary load-carrying member an said outer skin member; an electronics structure positioned within and enclosed by said core member; a thermally conductive baseplate member positioned on the side of the primary load-carrying member which is away from said core member; and a layer of acoustic damping adhesive operatively positioned between said primary load-carrying member and said thermally conductive baseplate member.
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