Fiber placement system and method with modulated laser scan heating
US10016932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2009/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fiber placement system including a compaction roller rotatable about an axis of rotation, the compaction roller at least partially defining a compaction nip region, and a laser heating assembly including a laser that emits a beam of electromagnetic radiation and a scan head defining a scan field, the scan field being aligned with the compaction nip region, wherein the scan head scans the beam within the scan field.
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