Aligned fiber reinforced molding
US10807319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24678
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for additive manufactures of complex parts using co-aligned continuous fibers are disclosed. Filament subunits having complex shapes are fabricated and inserted into a mold cavity. The layup is compression molded to form a complex part having high tensile strength.
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