Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector

One piece, multifunctional window assemblies for use in vehicles, equipment, or structures and methods for making them is provided. The disclosed window assembly can include a protection panel and a structural panel each formed of a plurality of nanolaminated layers. The nanolaminated window assembly is self-supporting and does not need a frame. For particular applications, such as in an aircraft, the one piece, multifunctional, nanolaminated window can be directly attached to the fuselage to provide load bearing capability, a larger window area, impact protection, ice buildup prevention, and/or electromagnetic effect protection.

» Number: EP4553108A2 (A2)

» Publication Date: 14/05/2025

» Applicant: BOEING CO?[US]

» Inventor: CHENG JIANGTIAN?[US]; NORDMAN PAUL S?[US]

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