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Apparatus for preforming at least a portion of a material

US10730227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2016
Grant dateAug 4, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/0872
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods of stretch-forming pre-preg material are provided. In one example embodiment, a variable material stretch-forming apparatus comprises a stretch-forming assembly configured to stretch-form at least one section of a sheet of pre-preg material to a longer length than at least one other section of the sheet of pre-preg material before the sheet of pre-preg material is applied to a tool.

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