System and method associated with drape forming
US10259176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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