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System and method associated with drape forming

US10259176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2016
Grant dateApr 16, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C70/543
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a bladder configured to deform to at least partially surround a draping tool. The bladder has a pattern configured to distort as the bladder deforms. The system also includes an imaging device configured to generate image data of a sequence of images of the pattern of the bladder as the bladder deforms about the draping tool.

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