FIRE RESISTANT ELECTRICAL PANEL

摘要

A rigid electrical panel and a method of manufacturing a rigid electrical panel is provided with a fire protection layer on at least one side. The fire protection layer comprises fibres and an intumescent material. The rigid electrical panel comprises electrical conductors embedded in a rigid organic matrix composite. In the event of a fire, the fire protection layer protects the embedded electrical conductors, and any other features or components carried by the electrical panel.

主权项

1. A method of manufacturing a fire-resistant composite electrical panel for use as part of an electrical harness of a vehicle, the method comprising:
arranging a layered structure comprising:
a fire protection layer comprising a fibrous material impregnated with an intumescent material, the fire protection layer forming an outer layer of the layered structure;a first organic matrix composite layer comprising fibres and resin;at least one electrical conductor; anda second organic matrix composite layer comprising fibres and resin, the at least one electrical conductor being positioned between the first and second organic matrix composite layers, the method further comprising curing the layered structure so as to form the fire-resistant composite electrical panel.