Apparatuses for layup tooling
US10118347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49842
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool for laying up composite material to form a workpiece having a target contour is disclosed. The tool includes a support structure including an elongated member having a longitudinal axis, and support plates connected to the elongated member and spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis. The elongated member includes a metallic material. The tool also includes a non-metallic backing structure connected to the support plates, the non-metallic backing structure comprising a working surface that includes a backing contour complementary to the target contour.
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