Methods and systems including pressurized housings for forming materials
US10611097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3082
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for forming material includes a housing including at least one wall defining an interior space. The housing is configured to contain a pressurized fluid in the interior space. The system also includes at least one tool configured to shape the material. The at least one tool is movable along a path from a first position external to the housing to a second position at least partially within the interior space. The system further includes a membrane extending at least partially in the path of the at least one tool.
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