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Method of applying an intermediate material making it possible to ensure the cohesion thereof, method of forming a stack intended for the manufacture of composite components and intermediate material

US10576697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2018
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB32B2307/718
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for applying spot transverse forces to an intermediate material composed of a layer of unidirectional reinforcing fibers associated on at least one of its faces to a layer of thermoplastic and/or thermosetting material that does not represent more than 10% of the total weight of the intermediate material, wherein the spot transverse forces are applied while the intermediate material is under tension in the direction of the unidirectional reinforcing fibers.

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