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Method and apparatus for forming contoured composite laminates

US10399284B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2016
Grant dateSep 3, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2009/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A composite laminate such as a hat-type stringer is formed on a contoured mandrel using a combination of mechanical sweeping and vacuum forming.

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