Ply location templates for double diaphragm vacuum bagging systems
US10875264B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2043/3665
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for securing laminates to mandrels. One embodiment is a method for facilitating layup of preforms, the method including selecting a mandrel that includes at least one receptacle, disposing a first vacuum bag atop the mandrel that covers the receptacle, selecting a Ply Location Template (PLT) that includes a securement element, aligning a portion of the securement element with the receptacle, pressing the portion of the securement element downward into the first vacuum bag and driving the portion of the securement element into the receptacle, and abutting a preform against the PLT.
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