Shaping a radius filler against a mandrel
US10913221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3076
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A radius filler material positioned at an intersection of a mandrel and a placement surface is heated to form a heated radius filler material. Mechanical pressure is applied to the heated radius filler material to shape the heated radius filler material to a shaped radius filler having a desired shape against a radius of the mandrel. A composite ply is applied over the mandrel and the shaped radius filler.
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