Molding system with removeable inserts restrained against vertical movement
US10828804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2043/3665
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A molding system for forming a composite structure having trapped volumes is presented. The molding system comprises a plurality of removeable inserts, a bottom tool member, and a plurality of restraints. Each removeable insert of the plurality of removeable inserts comprises a plurality of pieces configured to be disassembled for removal from the composite structure. Each removeable insert is configured to be placed in contact with the bottom tool member. The plurality of restraints is configured to restrain the plurality of removeable inserts in a vertical direction relative to the bottom tool member.
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