Folded Core Panel

摘要

A folded core panel disclosed herein that includes a folded core having peaks and valleys characterized by a corrugated zigzag pattern. The folded core may include an airflow channel. The airflow channel may provide an egress to reduce the concentration of moisture in the folded core. The folded core may be formed from a single piece of material. The folded core may have varying face slopes depending on the force distribution requirements at the location of the peak. One or more folded cores may be stacked to form a stacked core.

主权项

1. A panel for use in an aircraft, comprising:
a top face sheet; a bottom face sheet; and a folded core bonded to the top face sheet and the bottom face sheet, the folded core characterized by a corrugated zigzag pattern having a plurality of peaks, a plurality of valleys, and a plurality of non-vertical faces extending between the plurality of peaks and the plurality of valleys, wherein the plurality of peaks comprises a generally planar shape having a bend at a zenith.