Apparatus and method for forming three-sheet panels
US10112229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/105
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for forming a panel, including a first face sheet, a second face sheet and a core sheet between the first face sheet and the second face sheet, may include a molding tool defining a forming cavity shaped to correspond to the panel, a heating system positioned adjacent to the forming cavity and configured to heat the forming cavity, and a pressurization system configured to pressurize a cavity volume between the tool and the panel and pressurize a panel volume between the first face sheet and the second face sheet.
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