Thermoplastic structures
US10618230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming a consolidated structure. The method comprises placing a thermoplastic material onto a forming tool to form a structure; positioning the structure within a tool; and consolidating the structure to form the consolidated structure. The tool has a number of die liners configured to generate heat in response to a magnetic field. Consolidating comprises applying a magnetic field to the number of die liners to heat the structure to a consolidation temperature.
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