Patents by Inventor Thomas Meer
Thomas Meer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230321926Abstract: A joining method and assembly for an aircraft. To improve the characteristics or permit hitherto impossible connections between thermoplastic and thermoset components, a multi-material joining method is disclosed in which a thermoplastic connecting region is formed on the thermoplastic component. The connecting region is connected to the thermoset component by interdiffusion. For this purpose, the uncured second component is brought into contact with the connecting region and heat is supplied. An interdiffusion layer is formed which fixedly connects the second component and the connecting region to one another and thus joins the first component to the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Uwe Beier, Christian Metzner, Thomas Meer
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Patent number: 11697251Abstract: A joining method and assembly for an aircraft. To improve the characteristics or permit hitherto impossible connections between thermoplastic and thermoset components, a multi-material joining method is disclosed in which a thermoplastic connecting region is formed on the thermoplastic component. The connecting region is connected to the thermoset component by interdiffusion. For this purpose, the uncured second component is brought into contact with the connecting region and heat is supplied. An interdiffusion layer is formed which fixedly connects the second component and the connecting region to one another and thus joins the first component to the second component.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Airbus S.A.S.Inventors: Uwe Beier, Christian Metzner, Thomas Meer
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Publication number: 20210308956Abstract: A joining method and assembly for an aircraft. To improve the characteristics or permit hitherto impossible connections between thermoplastic and thermoset components, a multi-material joining method is disclosed in which a thermoplastic connecting region is formed on the thermoplastic component. The connecting region is connected to the thermoset component by interdiffusion. For this purpose, the uncured second component is brought into contact with the connecting region and heat is supplied. An interdiffusion layer is formed which fixedly connects the second component and the connecting region to one another and thus joins the first component to the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Uwe Beier, Christian Metzner, Thomas Meer
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Patent number: 10705034Abstract: A method for detecting surface impurities on a surface of a component by X-ray fluorescence analysis uses a hand spectroscope for application to the surface of a component. The hand spectroscope comprises an X-ray source, a fluorescent radiation detector, an analyzer and a display. The method comprises irradiating the surface of the component with X-rays using the X-ray source; detecting fluorescent radiation, which is emitted by the surface of the component as a result of the irradiation with the X-rays, using the fluorescent radiation detector; measuring a radiation spectrum of the detected fluorescent radiation; generating an evaluation result by analyzing the measured radiation spectrum using the analyzer, the evaluation result comprising a quantitative measure of the surface impurity of the surface due to predetermined characteristic substances; and outputting the generated evaluation result on the display.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbHInventors: Sebastian Heckner, Georg Wachinger, Thomas Meer, Matthias Geistbeck
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Patent number: 10414116Abstract: A sandwich component has a first cover layer, a second cover layer, and a core disposed therebetween. In the sandwich component, the cover layers are each formed from an outer layer made of a fiber-reinforced thermoplast material having greater resistance to a certain solvent and, fused therewith, an inner layer made of a thermoplast material having lower resistance to the solvent. The core has outer layers, each of which is formed from a thermoplast material having lower resistance to the solvent, and an inner structure, which is formed entirely or partially from a thermoplast material having greater resistance to the solvent. The inner layers of the cover layers were each fused with one of the outer layers of the core with the use of the solvent.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbHInventors: Jonas Gruenewald, Patricia Parlevliet, Thomas Meer
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Patent number: 10343373Abstract: A coated composite component includes, in this order, a composite component, a fluorine-containing film and/or a fluorine-containing woven fabric, knitted fabric or crocheted fabric, and a tear-off fabric. A method for producing a coated composite component including, in this order, a composite component, a fluorine-containing film and/or a fluorine-containing woven fabric, knitted fabric or crocheted fabric, and a tear-off fabric.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbHInventors: Thomas Koerwien, Michael Hoffmann, Robert Meissner, Helmut Wehlan, Andreas Roessmann, Jens Holtmannspoetter, Sebastian Heckner, Thomas Meer, Matthias Geistbeck
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Patent number: 10150277Abstract: A connection element includes a composite component with a cured epoxy resin, a first layer including a first thermoplastic polymer and an intermediate layer arranged between the composite component and the first layer, the first layer containing both the cured epoxy resin of the composite component and the first thermoplastic polymer of the first layer. The first thermoplastic polymer has a melting point above a curing temperature of the epoxy resin and is soluble at a temperature of at least 150° C. in the epoxy resin used for producing the composite component.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbHInventor: Thomas Meer
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Patent number: 10047465Abstract: A fiber composite component includes a composite including cured matrix material and a fiber material embedded therein. At least one partial area of the fiber composite component is provided with at least one thread, which undulates as it extends along a surface area of the composite, so that sections of the thread alternately run inside of the composite and outside of the composite. An adhesive arrangement for such fiber composite components is also disclosed. Finally, methods for manufacturing such a fiber composite component or for manufacturing such an adhesive arrangement are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbHInventor: Thomas Meer
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Publication number: 20170175307Abstract: A coated composite component includes, in this order, a composite component, a fluorine-containing film and/or a fluorine-containing woven fabric, knitted fabric or crocheted fabric, and a tear-off fabric. A method for producing a coated composite component including, in this order, a composite component, a fluorine-containing film and/or a fluorine-containing woven fabric, knitted fabric or crocheted fabric, and a tear-off fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Thomas Koerwien, Michael Hoffmann, Robert Meissner, Helmut Wehlan, Andreas Roessmann, Jens Holtmannspoetter, Sebastian HECKNER, Thomas MEER, Matthias GEISTBECK
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Publication number: 20170157908Abstract: A connection element includes a composite component with a cured epoxy resin, a first layer including a first thermoplastic polymer and an intermediate layer arranged between the composite component and the first layer, the first layer containing both the cured epoxy resin of the composite component and the first thermoplastic polymer of the first layer. The first thermoplastic polymer has a melting point above a curing temperature of the epoxy resin and is soluble at a temperature of at least 150° C. in the epoxy resin used for producing the composite component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Thomas MEER
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Publication number: 20170122888Abstract: A method for detecting surface impurities on a surface of a component by X-ray fluorescence analysis uses a hand spectroscope for application to the surface of a component. The hand spectroscope comprises an X-ray source, a fluorescent radiation detector, an analyzer and a display. The method comprises irradiating the surface of the component with X-rays using the X-ray source; detecting fluorescent radiation, which is emitted by the surface of the component as a result of the irradiation with the X-rays, using the fluorescent radiation detector; measuring a radiation spectrum of the detected fluorescent radiation; generating an evaluation result by analyzing the measured radiation spectrum using the analyzer, the evaluation result comprising a quantitative measure of the surface impurity of the surface due to predetermined characteristic substances; and outputting the generated evaluation result on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Sebastian HECKNER, Georg WACHINGER, Thomas MEER, Matthias GEISTBECK
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Publication number: 20170122871Abstract: A method for detecting surface residues on fiber composite plastic material components using ultraviolet radiation includes irradiating a surface of the component with ultraviolet radiation using an ultraviolet radiation source, detecting fluorescent radiation which is emitted from the surface of the component as a result of the irradiation with the ultraviolet radiation, and characterizing surface residues on the basis of the detected fluorescent radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventor: Thomas Meer
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Patent number: 9623619Abstract: The invention relates to a connection arrangement for connecting two profiled elements in a seamless and aerodynamically smooth manner in order to form a profiled surface around which a laminar flow is possible. A first profiled element has a first fixing strip that extends towards the second profiled element, and the surface of the first fixing strip is lower than the surfaces of the profiled elements in the outward direction. Furthermore, the second profiled element has a second fixing strip which is molded on the inside and which is arranged below the first fixing strip, and the two profiled elements are rigidly connected to each other by means of the second fixing strip. A filler region that can be found below the connecting surface between the profiled surfaces and above the fixing strip surface is tilled with at least two layers of cured filling material. A method for filling the filling region with filling material and a device for carrying out the method are also claimed.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Airbus Defence and Space GmbHInventors: Tamas Havar, Matthias Geistbeck, Meinhard Meyer, Oliver Rohr, Thomas Meer
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Publication number: 20160334377Abstract: An apparatus used for the surface examination of components. The apparatus comprises: a radiation source configured to convert at least one non-volatile substance at least partially into a gas by irradiating a sample surface of a component; and a detector unit configured to qualitatively and/or quantitatively detect the at least one substance converted into gas. A method provided for a surface examination of components. The method comprises irradiating a sample surface of a component with a radiation source configured to convert at least one non-volatile substance at least partially into a gas; and a qualitative and/or quantitative detection of the at least one substance converted into gas via a detector unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Georg Wachinger, Andreas Helwig, Thomas Meer, Matthias Geistbeck, Alois Friedberger, Sebastian Heckner, Johann Goebel
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Publication number: 20160334309Abstract: A device used to examine layer material for contamination. The device comprises a heating device to heat a test area of the layer material and a detector device to detect at least one contaminant desorbed from the layer material. The heating device comprises at least one infra-red heating element. A method comprises heating a test area of the layer material and detecting at least one contaminant desorbed from the layer material. The heating takes place via an infra-red heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Georg Wachinger, Andreas Helwig, Thomas Meer, Matthias Geistbeck, Alois Friedberger, Sebastian Heckner
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Publication number: 20160334380Abstract: A method for testing a component for contamination. The method comprises a heating of a specimen surface of the component under a measuring bell defining a measurement volume, an at least two-time measuring of a contamination of the measurement volume with at least one contaminant, and a purging of the measurement volume with gas. An apparatus for testing a component for contamination is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises a measuring bell configured to form a measurement volume about the component or contacting the component. A heating element is configured to heat at least one specimen surface of the component. A purging unit is configured to purge the measurement volume with gas. A sensor system is configured to measure a contamination of the measurement volume with at least one contaminant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Georg Wachinger, Andreas Helwig, Thomas Meer, Matthias Geistbeck, Alois Friedberger, Sebastian Heckner
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Publication number: 20160299074Abstract: A method for testing the surface quality of a component, in particular to demonstrate the suitability of the component for coating or bonding. In the method, the surface of the component is wetted with a test liquid, a fluorescent primer is applied as the test liquid and subsequently dried on the surface, and irradiated by means of a light source such that regions lacking surface quality become optically visible on the surface on account of fluorescence.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventor: Thomas MEER
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Publication number: 20160069009Abstract: A fiber composite component includes a composite including cured matrix material and a fiber material embedded therein. At least one partial area of the fiber composite component is provided with at least one thread, which undulates as it extends along a surface area of the composite, so that sections of the thread alternately run inside of the composite and outside of the composite. An adhesive arrangement for such fiber composite components is also disclosed. Finally, methods for manufacturing such a fiber composite component or for manufacturing such an adhesive arrangement are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: Airbus Defence and Space GmbHInventor: Thomas Meer
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Publication number: 20150336350Abstract: A sandwich component and method of producing the sandwich component are provided, wherein the sandwich component has a first cover layer, a second cover layer, and a core disposed therebetween. In the sandwich component, the cover layers are each formed from an outer layer made of a fiber-reinforced thermoplast material having greater resistance to a certain solvent and, fused therewith, an inner layer made of a thermoplast material having lower resistance to the solvent. The core has outer layers, each of which is formed from a thermoplast material having lower resistance to the solvent, and an inner structure, which is formed entirely or partially from a thermoplast material having greater resistance to the solvent. The inner layers of the cover layers were each fused with one of the outer layers of the core with the use of the solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Jonas GRUENEWALD, Patricia PARLEVLIET, Thomas MEER
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Patent number: 8864077Abstract: The invention concerns a method of connecting a first material to a second material by means of a heat-activatable adhesive material (8) in aircraft construction, wherein the adhesive material (8) is arranged between the first material and the second material and an induction heat which is adequate to activate the adhesive material (8) is generated. The first material and/or the second material and/or the adhesive material (8) have an induction heat-generating means. The induction heat-generating means is a non-woven metallic mesh and/or the induction heat-generating means (53) has an amount of carbon fibers for induction heat generation. The invention further concerns an apparatus comprising a first material and a second material, wherein the first material and the second material have a connection which can be produced by a heat-activatable adhesive material arranged between the first material and the second material, in accordance with the method in accordance with the invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Sabine Metzech, Georg Wachinger, Thomas Meer, Christian Lammel