Compression molding assembly and methods for molding a thermoplastic blocker door

US10406729B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

• Kevin O'Brien Gaw · Tukwila, US
• Michael Nill · Seattle, US
• Garry A. Booker · Lake Stevens, US
• Stephen R. Dark · Lynnwood, US
• Laura Fournier · Mill Creek, US
• Randy J. Grove · Tukwila, US
• David J. Barene · Arlington, US
• Jeston Lingelbach · Kenmore, US
• Kory Shaffer · Bothell, US
• David W. Foutch · Seattle, US
• Michael H. Larson · Mercer Island, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 29, 2016
• Grant date: Sep 10, 2019
• Expiry date: Dec 31, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F05D2300/603
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A compression molding assembly for molding a honeycomb core, including a plurality of cells defined by a plurality of walls, of a blocker door is provided. The compression molding assembly includes a ram plate comprising a plurality of openings defined therethrough and a plurality of core inserts coupled to the ram plate such that the plurality of core inserts are configured to form the honeycomb core of the blocker door. Each core insert is removably coupled with a respective opening of the plurality of openings such that each core insert is configured to form a respective cell of the plurality of cells.