Forming thermoplastic composite parts having steered fiber orientations
US10434726B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3076
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Thermoplastic composite parts are produced by automated fiber placement followed by stamp forming a layup having tailored fiber orientations. The tailored fiber orientations are achieved by tow steering and result in a layup that does not wrinkle during forming.
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