Method and device for producing a composite material component with integrated electrical conductor circuit and composite material component obtainable therewith

Abstract

For the purpose of simple integration of conductor circuits into composite material components (10), the invention proposes a method and a device for producing composite material components (10) of this type; wherein the conductor circuit (12) is printed on or otherwise applied to a support (16), provided with a heat-activatable adhesive (40), and then the support (16) is applied to a blank (58) of the composite material component (10) for co-curing. The curing at high pressure and temperature forms a strong connection between the conductor circuit (12) and the composite material component (10).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a method and a device for producing a composite material component having an integrated electrical conductor circuit.

[0002] The invention also relates to a fiber composite component which can be produced using the method and the device. The invention finally relates to a vehicle or a wind power plant comprising a fiber composite component of this type. Background Art

[0003] Composite materials, such as, in particular, fiber-reinforced plastics, are becoming increasingly important in the production of vehicles, in particular aircraft, such as airplanes or helicopters, and in other technical fields, such as, for example, wind power plants.

[0004] Since most composite materials are non-conductive, different techniques have been developed to provide composite parts with conductive areas or layers, in particular to achieve lightning protection.

[0005] In particular, devices and methods for integrating electrically conductive metal regions into fiber composite materials are known from US 2009 / 0004480 A, US 2005 / 0181203 A1, US 2008 / 0311374 A1, US 2009 / 0029113 A1 and US Pat. No. 7,678,997 B2. Summary of the invention

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a method and a device with which composite material components having integrated electrical conductor circuits can be produced in a simple and cost-effective manner.

[0007] This object is achieved by a method and an apparatus according to the independent claims. A fiber composite component obtainable by means of the method and the apparatus, a vehicle provided with a fiber composite component or a wind power plant provided with a fiber composite component are the subject matter of further dependent claims.

[0008] Advantageous developments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0009] According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a method for producing a composite material component having an integrated electrical conductor circuit, the method comprising:

[0010] a) applying an electrical conductor circuit to the surface of the support,

[0011] b) applying a heat-activatable adhesive to the conductor circuit,

[0012] c) placing the surface of the support provided with the conductor circuit on a component blank comprising the composite material which is still to be cured, and

[0013] d) Curing the component blank at a temperature above the activation temperature of the adhesive, so that the adhesive activates and adhesively bonds the conductor track to the component.

[0014] Preferably, step a) comprises the steps of:

[0015] A circuit of electrical conductors is printed onto a surface.

[0016] Preferably, step a) comprises the steps of:

[0017] An electrical conductor circuit is applied to the separation membrane as support.

[0018] Preferably, step a) comprises the steps of:

[0019] An electrical circuit is constructed on the support.

[0020] Preferably, step a) comprises the steps of:

[0021] The support and the means of application are selected in such a way that the adhesive force between the support and the electrical conductor circuit is lower than the adhesive force of the adhesive in the activated state.

[0022] Preferably, step a) comprises the steps of:

[0023] A predefined layout of conductor tracks is applied as the conductor circuit.

[0024] Preferably, step a) comprises the steps of:

[0025] Conductor tracks formed of metal are applied to the surface of the support.

[0026] Preferably, step b) comprises the steps of:

[0027] The adhesive is selectively applied only to the surface of the conductor track facing away from the support.

[0028] Preferably, step b) comprises the steps of:

[0029] Prior to step c) an adhesive is applied.

[0030] Preferably, step b) comprises the steps of:

[0031] During step c) an adhesive is applied.

[0032] Preferably, step b) comprises the steps of:

[0033] Apply the adhesive in a free-flowing form.

[0034] Preferably, step b) comprises the steps of:

[0035] The adhesive is applied by means of a nozzle.

[0036] Preferably, step b) comprises the steps of:

[0037] The adhesive was applied by means of a brush.

[0038] Preferably, step b) comprises the steps of:

[0039] The adhesive is applied by means of an application tool which can be controlled with regard to its position to conform to the outer shape of the elements or conductor tracks of the conductor circuit.

[0040] Preferably, step b) comprises the steps of:

[0041] The adhesive is applied by spray application.

[0042] Preferably, step b) comprises the steps of:

[0043] The conductive circuit is coated with an adhesive by a selective coating method.

[0044] Preferably, step c) comprises the steps of:

[0045] A component blank including a carbon fiber reinforced composite material is provided.

[0046] Preferably, step c) comprises the steps of:

[0047] A component blank preformed from the prepreg is provided.

[0048] Preferably, step c) comprises the steps of:

[0049] A component blank having a fiber braid or fiber scrim is provided.

[0050] Preferably, step c) comprises the steps of:

[0051] The support is placed on the outer or inner surface of the component blank which is to be provided with the electrical conductor circuit.

[0052] Preferably, step c) comprises the steps of:

[0053] After the conductor circuit has been applied to the upper surface and this surface has been placed on the topmost layer of the component blank, the support is rotated.

[0054] Preferably, step c) comprises the steps of:

[0055] The support is placed on the mold with the surface deviating from the conductor track, and the component blank is inserted into the mold.

[0056] Preferably, step c) comprises the steps of:

[0057] The mold surface and / or the film surface is pressed onto the region of the component blank provided with the support.

[0058] Preferably, step c) comprises the steps of:

[0059] A composite panel blank is provided, the composite panel blank comprising fibres and a curable matrix material, in such a way that a composite panel can be obtained therefrom by compression moulding at elevated temperature.

[0060] Preferably, step d) comprises the steps of:

[0061] The part is cured in an autoclave and a support is applied to the part.

[0062] Preferably, step d) comprises the steps of:

[0063] The part is allowed to cure in the mold and / or vacuum packed.

[0064] Preferably, step d) comprises the steps of:

[0065] The parts are cured under high pressure.

[0066] Preferably, step d) comprises the steps of:

[0067] The part is allowed to cure in the molding press.

[0068] The method preferably comprises the step e):

[0069] The support is removed from the component, which occurs after step d).

[0070] According to another aspect, the invention provides an apparatus for producing a composite material component having an integrated electrical conductor circuit, the apparatus comprising:

[0071] Conductor circuit application device for applying an electrical conductor circuit to a surface of a support,

[0072] Adhesive application device for applying a heat-activatable adhesive to a conductor circuit,

[0073] a conveying device for placing the surface of the support provided with the conductor circuit on a component blank comprising a composite material which is still to be cured, and

[0074] A curing device is used to cure the component blank at a temperature above the activation temperature of the adhesive so that the adhesive is activated and the conductor circuit is bonded to the component in an adhesive manner.

[0075] Preferably, the conductor track application device has a conductor track printing device for printing electrical conductor tracks on the surface.

[0076] Preferably, the conductor circuit applying device has a separation film providing device for providing the separation film as a support member.

[0077] Preferably, the conductor path application device has a conductor path application control for applying conductor tracks of a predefined layout as conductor paths, the conductor path application control being designed to control the conductor path application device.

[0078] Preferably, the conductor track application device has a metal material supply device for supplying metal material for applying the conductor tracks formed of metal.

[0079] Preferably, the adhesive application device has an adhesive application controller for selectively applying adhesive only to the surface of the conductor circuit deviating from the support, the adhesive application controller being designed to actuate the adhesive application device.

[0080] Preferably, the adhesive application device has an adhesive supply device for supplying the adhesive in free-flowing form.

[0081] Preferably, the adhesive application device has at least one nozzle for applying the adhesive.

[0082] Preferably, the adhesive application device has at least one brush for applying the adhesive.

[0083] Preferably, the adhesive application device has an application tool which is controllable with regard to its position to conform to the outer shape of the components or conductor tracks of the conductor circuit.

[0084] Preferably, the adhesive application device has a spraying device for applying the adhesive by spraying.

[0085] Preferably, the adhesive application device has a coating device for coating the conductor tracks with adhesive.

[0086] Preferably, the curing device has a mold.

[0087] Preferably, the curing device has an autoclave.

[0088] Preferably, the curing device has a heating device.

[0089] Preferably, the solidification device has a furnace.

[0090] Preferably, the curing device has a temperature control device for adjusting the temperature.

[0091] Preferably, the curing device has a press.

[0092] According to a further aspect, the invention provides a fiber composite material component with an integrated electrical conductor circuit, which is obtainable by means of a method according to one of the above-described developments.

[0093] According to a further aspect, the invention provides a fiber composite component with an integrated electrical conductor circuit, which has a predefined pattern of conductor tracks which are adhesively bonded to subregions of the fiber composite material by means of a heat-activatable adhesive.

[0094] According to a further aspect, the invention provides a vehicle or a wind power plant comprising a fiber composite component with an integrated electrical circuit according to one of the above-mentioned developments.

[0095] The vehicle is preferably an aircraft, in particular an airplane.

[0096] An electrical conductor circuit is understood to mean at least one path in which electrons can flow from a voltage or current source, or an arrangement of paths of this type. In particular, an electrical conductor circuit is understood to mean an arrangement of conductor tracks of at least one sub-area of ​​an electrical circuit. An example of an electrical conductor circuit is an arrangement of conductor tracks, such as can be found on a printed circuit board.

[0097] The present invention relates to the preparation of composite parts with electrical conductor circuits. The present invention particularly relates to a preparation method for generating electrical conductor tracks, electrical conductor circuits and / or paths for conducting electrons on composite parts. The method and apparatus are preferably and particularly suitable for composite preparation of carbon fiber reinforced plastics, glass fiber reinforced plastics and hybrid composites, which is performed using an autoclave or a furnace.

[0098] The invention is applicable to all technologies and industries for producing high-power composite components in the shipbuilding and maritime fields as well as in the field of wind power generation, including the aerospace field, motor vehicle and motorcycle manufacturing.

[0099] To date, the integration of electrical conductor circuits in composite structural components of commercially available aircraft or motor vehicle products has not been achieved on a large scale.

[0100] The electrical conductor circuit can be realized by different means, such as, for example:

[0101] 1. Metal spraying,

[0102] 2. Inkjet printing,

[0103] 3. Electroless deposition, etc.

[0104] Preferred developments of the invention relate to a device and a method for printing electrical conductor circuits by means of a release film or pull-off film and by means of a temperature-sensitive adhesive and for applying said electrical conductor circuits to their final destination component.

[0105] By separating the printing process from the application process, printing can occur with a high level of precision under controlled laboratory conditions.

[0106] The conductor circuit is preferably held in place by a separating film and finally bonded to the component in an adhesive manner using heat and pressure. This preferably takes place only in an autoclave. Due to the application of heat and pressure, a bond of maximum reliability can be achieved.

[0107] Some advantages of particularly preferred refinements of the invention are explained in more detail below.

[0108] The conductor paths can advantageously be produced from a high-quality electrically conductive material.

[0109] Under controlled laboratory conditions, the conductor circuit can preferably be placed on a support, in particular a separating membrane.

[0110] Additional insulating materials, insulating and protective layers, etc. may preferably be applied where desired or necessary.

[0111] A controlled amount of adhesive is preferably placed on the conductor circuit. Thus, preferably, no auxiliary working process is required. The adhesive connection can advantageously be achieved at high temperature and high pressure, so that a very strong connection can be achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0112] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0113] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a separator foil as a preferred embodiment of a support member;

[0114] Figure 2 shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a conductor circuit application device for applying an electrical conductor circuit to a support;

[0115] Figure 3 shows a schematic perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an adhesive application device for applying adhesive to an electrical conductor circuit;

[0116] Figure 4 A separator foil is shown as an example of a support during the transport process, the separator foil being provided with a conductor circuit and an adhesive;

[0117] Figure 5 A composite component blank is shown to which a support is applied;

[0118] Figure 6 An exemplary embodiment of a curing device for preparing a composite component from a composite component blank by curing is shown;

[0119] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing another method step performed after curing;

[0120] Figure 8 An aircraft is shown as an exemplary embodiment of a vehicle, in particular an aircraft, comprising a composite material component provided with a conductor circuit; and

[0121] Fig. 9 A wind power plant is shown, comprising composite material components provided with electrical conductor circuits. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0122] Figures 1 to 7 Different stages of a method for producing a composite material component 10 with an integrated electrical conductor circuit 12 are shown. Figures 1 to 7 The different devices 22 , 26 , 32 , 34 , 42 , 46 , 54 , 56 , 70 shown for carrying out the method are part of an apparatus, designated as a whole by 14 , for producing a composite material component with an integrated electrical conductor circuit 12 . Fig. 9 An example of application of this type of composite component 10 is shown. The apparatus 14 may be, for example, a production facility for producing composite components 10, which in principle is already used, for example, in aircraft construction, but with the modifications listed below.

[0123] Figure 1 A support 16 is provided, to which the conductor track 12 is first applied. The support 16 used is in particular a release film 18 or a pull-off film. The release film 18 used is, for example, a release film which is currently used in a similar manner for the production of composite components.

[0124] like Figure 2 As shown, the electrical conductor circuit 12 is then applied to the first surface 20 of the support 16. The application takes place in particular by printing.

[0125] Figure 2 An exemplary embodiment of a conductor circuit application device 22 is shown, by means of which a predetermined pattern of conductor tracks 24 is applied by selective application of an electrically conductive material, in particular a metal.

[0126] To this end, the conductor circuit application device 22 has in particular a conductor circuit printing device 26 for printing the conductor circuit 12. The conductor circuit printing device 26 has a conductor circuit application controller 28, wherein the pattern to be manufactured is stored in a memory as a corresponding file and the conductor circuit application controller 28 is designed to move a moving device 30 (e.g., a robot arm) of the conductor circuit printing device 26 and actuate a metal material supply device 32, which is in particular designed as a printing nozzle for supplying metal material to the conductor track 24.

[0127] Figure 2 Also shown is a separation film providing device 34 by which the separation film 18 can be provided for printing purposes. By way of example, the separation film 18 can be unwound from a suitable supply reel 36 .

[0128] like Figure 2 As shown, the print head 38 is moved and actuated on the first surface 20 of the separation film 18 for correspondingly printing the conductor tracks 24 in a manner controlled by the conductor circuit application controller 28 according to a pattern stored therein for forming the conductor circuits 12 .

[0129] Thus, the electrical conductor circuit 12 may be prepared from high quality conductive material in a highly precise manner under controlled laboratory conditions.

[0130] according to Figure 3 , a heat-activatable adhesive 40 is then applied to the conductor circuit 12 .

[0131] To this end, an exemplary embodiment of an adhesive application device 42 is shown in Figure 3 middle.

[0132] The adhesive application device 42 has an adhesive application controller 44 for controlling the application process of the adhesive 40. By way of example, the adhesive application controller 44 is connected to the conductor track application controller 28 or is designed together with it, so that the predefined pattern of the conductor tracks 24 can also be used for the movement control of the adhesive application device 42.

[0133] The adhesive application device 42 has an adhesive providing device 46 for providing the adhesive 40 in a free-flowing form.

[0134] The adhesive 40 provided is a heat-sensitive adhesive. In particular, an adhesive 40 is provided that is activated at a temperature above a predetermined activation temperature and cures at such a temperature. In particular, a thermosetting adhesive is provided.

[0135] The adhesive applicator 42 has an application tool 48 (e.g., with a nozzle 50, a brush (not shown) or the like), which can be controlled in terms of its position by another moving device 52 (e.g., a gantry system) to conform to the contour of the conductor traces 24 of the conductor circuit 12.

[0136] The adhesive application device 42 can be arranged at the same location (e.g., the preparation station of the device 14) or at another station, such as the conductor circuit application device 22. In the latter case, the support 16 (which is designed as a separation film 18, for example) is transferred from the support 16 to the adhesive application device 42 by means of a suitable conveying device 54. Figure 2 The conductor circuit application device 22 shown is transported to Figure 3 An adhesive application device 42 is shown.

[0137] The application of the adhesive 40 takes place on the sides of the conductor tracks 24 and / or other elements of the conductor circuit 12 which face away from the separating film 18 .

[0138] In this way, the temperature sensitive adhesive 40 is applied to the conductor circuit 12 by means of the adhesive application device 42. In a similar manner, insulation (which is formed of several layers) and protective material can also be added at this station.

[0139] The conveying device 54 or another conveying device 54 transports the support member 16 from the adhesive application device 42 to the composite component blank providing device 56. The conveying step is shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 Among them Figure 4 It is also shown that by appropriately turning over or otherwise orienting the support 16 , the first surface 20 , which is provided with the conductor circuits 12 and initially faces upward, points towards a component surface 60 of the composite component blank 58 to be provided with the conductor circuits 12 .

[0140] The composite component blank providing device 56 may be any preparation device that provides a blank for a fiber-reinforced composite material (which includes fibers embedded in a matrix material). By way of example, a component of an aircraft 62 (in particular an airplane 64) or a component of a wind power generation facility 66 (such as Figure 8 and Fig. 9 shown) is preformed by means of a providing device 56 of this type.

[0141] During the otherwise customary production of the composite component 10, in particular by means of a suitable function of the conveying device 54, the support 16, which is designed, for example, as a separating membrane 18, is turned over and brought into direct contact with the last layer of the composite component blank 58. The subsequent composite component 10, which is to be produced from the composite component blank 58 by curing, can in particular be a panel of a blade 68 of an aircraft 64 or a wind power plant 66, which panel is formed from a fiber-reinforced plastic, such as, for example, a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic or a glass fiber-reinforced plastic.

[0142] exist Figure 5 In the embodiment of the present invention, direct contact is preferably made on a component surface 60 which is directed outwards or inwards during subsequent operations. The support 16 is preferably applied to the component surface 60 which is later surrounded by a "vacuum packaging" ("bag side").

[0143] The release membrane 18 may also be placed on the side of the tool that faces the molding tool ("tool side") or on an inner surface (such as a flange, etc.).

[0144] When contacting is made, the first surface 20 , in particular the conductor track 12 , which is applied to the first surface 20 , is in contact with the component surface 60 , with the adhesive 40 interposed therebetween.

[0145] Figure 6 The step of curing a composite component blank 58 is shown, thereby producing a composite component 10. A curing device 70, which in a known manner has a mold 72 (e.g. a molding tool), an autoclave 74 or a furnace and possibly a press or a vacuum packaging device (not shown), is used for this purpose.

[0146] The curing device 70 is also provided with a temperature control device 78 which controls the temperature of the composite material component 10 during curing by means of a heating device. In the process, a temperature above the activation temperature of the adhesive 40 is reached.

[0147] Furthermore, support member 16 is pressed together with composite part blank 58 by appropriate pressure in press 76 and / or autoclave 74 (which may be similarly controlled) so that adhesive 40 cures at elevated temperature and pressure while composite part blank 58 cures.

[0148] In one process, the composite component blank 58 is included in the film together with the release film 18 (which is applied to the composite component blank 58 and subjected to the action of vacuum), so that a very tight package is prepared and the mold is consolidated. The composite is then moved to the autoclave 74 for curing purposes. In the autoclave 74, the high temperature (e.g., 120° C. to 180° C.) activates the adhesive 40, thereby ensuring a good adhesive connection between the conductor circuit 12 and the composite component 10.

[0149] like Figure 6 As shown, the composite part 10 is removed from the autoclave 74 when the curing step has been completed.

[0150] The support 16 , which is designed, for example, as a separating film 18 , is removed from the composite component 10 , wherein the conductor tracks 12 remain strongly adhesively bonded to the component surface 60 .

[0151] After the separation film 18 has been removed, the printed conductor track 12 remains strongly connected to the composite component 10 in this way.

[0152] Thus, the composite material component 10 provided with the conductor circuit 12 can be used for different purposes.

[0153] As an application example, Figure 8 An aircraft 64 is shown as an example of a vehicle, in particular an aircraft. Here, for example, a panel, which forms a sub-region of a wing, for example, can be formed from a suitable composite material component 10, so that an electrical device on the wing can be actuated by means of a conductor circuit 12.

[0154] Fig. 9 A wind power plant 66 is shown as another example of a possible use of a composite component 10, which is provided with a conductor circuit 12. By way of example, a blade 68 of the wind power plant 66 consists of a composite component 10 designed as a panel. The conductor circuit 12 integrated therein can be used to actuate a position light 80 on the blade tip. Sensors can also be fitted to the blade 68, which sensors can send wired signals via the conductor circuit 12 and can thus be actuated via said conductor circuit.

[0155] It goes without saying that in all application examples, actuators or the like can also be supplied with power and / or control signals via the conductor circuit 12 .

[0156] List of reference numerals:

[0157] 10 Composite parts

[0158] 12 Conductor Circuit

[0159] 14 Equipment

[0160] 16 Support

[0161] 18 Separation membrane

[0162] 20 First Surface

[0163] 22 Conductor circuit application device

[0164] 24 conductor traces

[0165] 26 Conductor circuit printing device

[0166] 28 conductor circuit application controller

[0167] 30 Mobile devices

[0168] 32 Metal material supply device

[0169] 34. Separation membrane supply device

[0170] 36 Supply Scrolls

[0171] 38 Printing Head

[0172] 40 Adhesive

[0173] 42 Adhesive application device

[0174] 44 Adhesive Application Controller

[0175] 46 Adhesive supply device

[0176] 48 Application tools

[0177] 50 Nozzle

[0178] 52 Another mobile device

[0179] 54 Conveying device

[0180] 56 Composite material component blank providing device

[0181] 58 Composite component blank

[0182] 60 Component surface

[0183] 62 Aircraft

[0184] 64 Aircraft

[0185] 66 Wind power generation facilities

[0186] 68 blades

[0187] 70 Curing device

[0188] 72 Mould

[0189] 74 Autoclave

[0190] 76 Press

[0191] 78 Temperature control device

[0192] 80 Position lights

Claims

1. A method for producing a composite material component (10) having an integrated electrical conductor circuit (12), the method comprising: a) applying the electrical conductor circuit (12) to the surface of a support (16), b) applying a heat-activatable adhesive (40) to the electrical conductor circuit (12) using a print head, wherein the position of the print head can be controlled to conform to the contour of the components or conductor tracks of the electrical conductor circuit, c) placing the surface of the support (16) provided with the electrical conductor circuit (12) on a component blank (58) comprising a composite material which is still to be cured, and d) curing the component blank (58) at a temperature above the activation temperature of the adhesive (40) such that the adhesive (40) activates and adhesively bonds the electrical conductor circuit (12) to the composite component (10).

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Step a) comprises at least one or more of the following steps: printing the electrical conductor circuit (12) on the surface of the support, applying the electrical conductor circuit (12) to a separation membrane (18) as the support (16), constructing an electrical circuit on the support member (16), the support (16) and the mode of application are selected in such a way that the adhesive force between the support (16) and the electrical conductor circuit (12) is lower than the adhesive force of the adhesive (40) in the activated state, applying a predefined layout of conductor tracks (24) as said electrical conductor circuit (12), and Conductor tracks (24) formed of metal are applied to the surface of the support (16).

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Step b) comprises at least one or more of the following steps: selectively applying the adhesive (40) only to the surface of the electrical conductor circuit (12) facing away from the support, applying said adhesive (40) before step c), applying said adhesive (40) during step c), and The adhesive (40) is applied in a free-flowing form.

4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Step c) comprises at least one or more of the following steps: providing a component blank (58) comprising a carbon fiber reinforced composite material, providing a component blank (58) preformed from a prepreg, providing a component blank (58) having a fiber braid or fiber scrim, placing the support (16) on the outer or inner surface of the component blank (58) to be provided with the electrical conductor circuit (12), After the electrical conductor circuit (12) has been applied to the surface of the support and this surface is placed on the topmost layer of the component blank (58), the support (16) is rotated, The support (16) is placed on a mold (72) by means of a surface of the support deviating from the electrical conductor path (12), and the component blank (58) is inserted into the mold (72), pressing a mould surface onto the region of the component blank (58) provided with the support (16), and A composite panel blank is provided, the composite panel blank comprising fibres and a curable matrix material, in such a way that a composite panel can be obtained therefrom by compression moulding at elevated temperature.

5. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Step d) comprises at least one or more of the following steps: curing the composite part (10) in the mold (72), and The composite part (10) is cured in a molding press (76).

6. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The method further comprises a step e) of removing the support member (16) from the composite component (10), which occurs after step d).

7. A device for producing a composite material component (10) having an integrated electrical conductor circuit (12), the device comprising: Conductor circuit application means (22) for applying the electrical conductor circuit (12) to the surface of a support (16), an adhesive application device (42) for applying a heat-activatable adhesive (40) to the electrical conductor circuit (12) using a print head, wherein the position of the print head can be controlled to conform to the contour of the components or conductor tracks of the electrical conductor circuit, a conveying device (54) for placing the surface of the support (16) provided with the electrical conductor circuit (12) on a component blank (58) comprising a composite material which is still to be cured, and A curing device (70) is used to cure the component blank (58) at a temperature higher than the activation temperature of the adhesive (40) so that the adhesive (40) is activated and the electrical conductor circuit (12) is bonded to the composite component (10).

8. The device (14) according to claim 7, characterized in that The conductor circuit applying device (22) comprises at least one or more of the following devices: a conductor circuit printing device (26) for printing the electrical conductor circuit (12) on the surface of the support, a separation membrane providing device (34) for providing a separation membrane (18) as the support member (16), a conductor circuit application controller (28) designed to control the conductor circuit application device (22) for applying a predefined layout of conductor tracks (24) as the electrical conductor circuit (12), and A metal material providing device (32) is used to provide metal material for applying a conductor track (24) formed of metal.

9. The device (14) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that The adhesive application device (42) includes at least one or more of the following devices: an adhesive application controller (44) designed to actuate the adhesive application device (42) for selectively applying the adhesive (40) only to the surface of the electrical conductor circuit (12) offset from the support (16), and Adhesive supplying means (46) for supplying the adhesive (40) in a free-flowing form.

10. The device (14) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that The curing device (70) comprises at least one or more of the following devices: Mould (72), Autoclave (74), Heating device, furnace, a temperature control device (78) for adjusting the temperature, and Press (76).

11. Fiber composite material component (10) with integrated electrical conductor circuit (12), said fiber composite material component (10) being obtainable by means of a method according to one of claims 1 to 6.

12. The fiber composite component (10) according to claim 11, wherein: The fiber composite component (10) has conductor tracks (24) in a predefined pattern, which are adhesively bonded to a sub-region of the fiber composite material by means of a heat-activatable adhesive (40).

13. Vehicle comprising a fiber composite material component (10) with an integrated electrical conductor circuit (12) according to claim 11 or 12.

14. The vehicle according to claim 13, characterized in that: The vehicle is an aircraft (62) or an airplane (64).

15. Wind power plant comprising a fiber composite component (10) with integrated electrical conductor circuit (12) according to claim 11 or 12.

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