Analyses of Boundary Conditions for Process Integration of Sensor Elements in Complex Fibre-Reinforced Thermoplastic Spacer Structures

Abstract

The application of hybrid yarns and their further processing to textile preforms enforce adapted manufacturing processes. Furthermore, a consolidation of cross-section varying parts requires an adapted mold and core system for a reproducible production process. Similarly, the application of hybrid yarns facilitates low consolidation pressures and thus favors the integration of electronic components in fibre-reinforced thermoplastic parts. In this paper, the analyses of the boundary conditions for a process integration of sensor elements in complex fibre-reinforced spacer structures are presented.

Function‐integrative Lightweight Engineering – Design Methods and Applications

“…Within the scope of the development of composite structures with integrated sensor networks, extensive investigations are performed to maintain the functionality of the sensor and electronic elements during component manufacturing. Besides the design and positioning of the elements, the focus is also on adapted manufacturing processes , , . Additionally, the integrated elements disturb the composite structure and, thus, can lead to a reduction of the load‐bearing capacity of the component.…”